Social Science Research Institute

Supporting Novel Interdisciplinary Research to Address Critical Human and Social Problems

SSRI Open House - Social Policy and Public Impact at Penn State

by Erica Frankenberg

Mon, Apr 6, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm / 110 Ford Building and via Zoom

SSRI Open House - The Social Science of Space: Why Real Estate Needs You More Than You Think

by Dr. Scarlett Miller (Paul Morrow Professor of Engineering Design and Manufacturing Special Advisor, Senior Vice President for Research; Director, Cocoziello Institute for Real Estate Innovation)

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm / 110 Ford Building and Zoom

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A new Pennsylvania network aims to help communities build climate resiliency

Weather, and the trends are only going to continue. A new statewide effort is looking to create a network to help communities face the challenges ahead. It’s called Prepare PA.

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Community-Engaged Research Partnership Development Seed Grant Program Now Open

The Community-Engaged Research, Action, and Partnerships (CERAP) unit has launched their Community-Engaged Research Partnership Development Seed Grant Program! Level 1 awards to provide a maximum of $5,000, while Level 2 awards will provide a…

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Become a SSRI Affiliate

Welcome to the SSRI Faculty Affiliate Program, where social and behavioral science researchers at Penn State connect to share opportunities and form collaborations.

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SSRI Mission

Our mission is to foster novel, interdisciplinary collaborations by investigators who aim to address critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels and to translate and disseminate this knowledge into measurable outcomes for human behavior, health, and development.

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RESEARCH

Within SSRI we support several research units.

RESOURCES

Core resources tailored to the needs of social and behavioral scientists.