Kindergarten conduct problems could cost society later, researchers find
Aug 31, 2023
A new economic analysis has linked, for the first time, conduct problems among kindergarten students with significant costs to society in terms of crime and associated medical expenses and lost productivity when they are adults. “Providing effective, evidence-based programming designed to address…
Max Crowley appointed new director of the Prevention Research Center
Jul 10, 2023
The College of Health and Human Development has announced that Max Crowley, professor of human development and family studies and public policy, has been appointed director of Penn State's Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC), beginning Aug. 15. Crowley succeeds Stephanie Lanza,…
Clearinghouse expands to include evidence-based programs for military families
Jun 13, 2023
The Results First Clearinghouse Database at Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) recently grew to include more than 4,600 evidence-based resources and programs following the integration of the Continuum of Evidence developed and hosted by the Clearinghouse for Military Family…
Latest EIC podcast on prevention and partnerships
May 9, 2023
The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast's latest episode focuses on prevention and partnerships and features a discussion about a long-standing collaborative relationship between Penn State and Pennsylvania government and their prevention and intervention work targeting youth and families. The episode…
Penn State researchers support social science advocacy day
May 2, 2023
Penn State researchers recently participated in Social Science Advocacy Day, held in Washington, D.C., by the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA). The event brought together social and behavioral scientists from across the country to meet with members of Congress and their staff to…
'Growing Impact' podcast talks about getting science into hands of policymakers
Apr 3, 2023
The latest episode of the “Growing Impact” podcastdiscusses the importance of providing scientific information to policymakers as society faces climate change and the health challenges that accompany it. The podcast features Elizabeth Long, assistant research professor and the director of research…
Bendapudi discusses higher education, evidence, policymaking at White House
Mar 14, 2023
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi was one of a dozen representatives from higher education, federal agencies and private industry invited to speak at the final “Evidence Forum” of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Year of Evidence for Action on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the White House. The event…News Topics: EIC
Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative, White House to co-host national forum
Feb 16, 2023
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) will co-host the final Evidence Forum of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Year of Evidence for Action on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the White House. The forum will explore the state of …News Topics: EIC
Ensuring fair distribution of the $1 billion+ opioid settlement in Pennsylvania
Nov 30, 2022
To ensure fair and impartial distribution of the $1.07 billion that was awarded to Pennsylvania as part of 2021’s massive settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors, a team of interdisciplinary researchers from Penn State worked with counties across the commonwealth to develop the…
New center promotes health and healing from early-life trauma and adversity
Nov 22, 2022
Each year, millions of children in the United States experience significant trauma and adversities that can impact their health and well-being, including child abuse, racism, family violence, family separation or extreme poverty. Research over the last few decades has demonstrated strong…
New EIC podcast on mental health screenings for adolescents in schools
Nov 2, 2022
This month's Evidence-to-Impact Podcast episode discusses mental health screenings for adolescents in the K-12 school system. We spoke to Deepa Sekhar, MD, associate professor in the department of pediatrics at the College of Medicine and executive director of Penn State PRO Wellness; Perri Rosen,…
Bills with research language more likely to advance through legislative process
Oct 27, 2022
Science can play a key role in whether a bill will ultimately reach its intended outcome, according to a new study from researchers at Penn State. The team found that the inclusion of scientific research language within bills, specifically language referring to the type of study or how a study was…News Topics: EICResearch-to-Policy Collaboration
EIC enhancing the relevance of research to policymakers during times of crisis
Jul 21, 2022
Penn State researchers recently found evidence that supports science communication tactics to cut through the noise during times of political crisis. Researchers from the Research Translation Platform of Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) published the findings in the journal “…
Venture Equity Project aims to remove barriers for entrepreneurs of color
Jul 15, 2022
Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development’s equity research was highlighted alongside other partners at Nasdaq MarketSite in NYC, the commercial marketing presence of the Nasdaq Stock Market in Times Square. Through a collaborative partnership with The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center,…
Enabling Research and Enhancing Inclusion: STEM Professionals at Penn State
Apr 20, 2022
We are conducting a research study that looks at factors that may impact sense of inclusion for employees that enable research. As an employee at Penn State, we are interested in your opinions and perspectives on this topic. Your responses are confidential and will contribute to important…News Topics: EIC
EIC and White House announce evidence and equity partnership
Apr 14, 2022
Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) has entered into a partnership with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the newly-launched “Year of Evidence for Action” to fortify and expand Evidence-Based Policymaking…News Topics: EIC
Social science policy and communication strategies workshop
Feb 4, 2022
Interested in how to get your work into the hands of policymakers? Want to know how to frame your science to increase its value by decision makers and engage directly with leaders about your science? The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) at Penn State is hosting the virtual workshop “Improving…News Topics: EICAdministrative Data Accelerator
Crowley elected to Board of Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice
Jan 27, 2022
Max Crowley, associate professor of human development and family studies & public policy and director of the Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative at Penn State, was recently elected to the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice Board of Directors. Formed in 1924 as the American…News Topics: EICHuman Development and Family Studies
Connecting researchers to policymakers to optimize educational equity
Dec 10, 2021
A partnership between Francesca Lopez, Waterbury Chair in Equity Pedagogy and professor of education in the Penn State College of Education, and Penn State’s Research-to-Policy Collaboration was recently awarded a $250,000 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to connect researchers with hundreds of…
Evidence-based Policymaking Graduate Fellowships Available
Dec 7, 2021
The Evidence-based Policymaking Graduate (EPG) Fellowship Program supports advanced doctoral students to partner with the EIC's Results First Team to develop and maintain policy-relevant efforts germane to their course of study. The EPG Fellowship is intended to promote exceptional trainee…News Topics: EICEIC Fellowship
New infrastructure award on building the science and practice of evidence-based policymaking
Dec 2, 2021
Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) has been awarded an infrastructure grant supporting the transition and development of state-of-the-art tools to accelerate evidence-informed policymaking. This two-year award from The Pew Charitable Trusts provides over $1.4 million and the…
Evidence-based Policymaking Faculty Fellowship
Nov 17, 2021
The Evidence-based Policymaking Faculty (EPF) Fellowship Program supports faculty members to partner with the EIC's Results First Team to develop, execute, and maintain policy-relevant efforts to bring innovation and insights to growth areas. The EPF Fellowship is intended to incubate collaborative…News Topics: EICEIC Fellowship
EIC Podcast on the 2020 US Census
Nov 5, 2021
The 16th episode of the Evidence-to-Impact Podcast tackles all things related to the U.S. Census. We discussed the decennial Census, the data products created and released from the U.S. Census Bureau, the current demographic trends and challenges, and measuring hard-to-reach populations. We spoke…News Topics: EICEIC Podcast
Program aims to enhance inclusion and belonging for Penn State STEM professionals
Sep 22, 2021
An innovative program to help increase inclusion among underrepresented groups within STEM professions recently received a grant from Penn State’s Office of Educational Equity. The program, known as the Research Professionals Network, or ResearchPros, seeks to bridge communications and strengthen…News Topics: EICAdministrative Data Accelerator
Getting racial equity research into the hands of policymakers
Sep 17, 2021
Racial inequities are enduring and pervasive problems in the US that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and contribute to poor public health outcomes. For instance, studies have found that working from home is only possible for 1 in 5 Black people (U.S. Dept of Labor Statistics) and…