Why Social Science? - Because It Tells Us How to Create More Engaged Citizens
Sep 25, 2019
By Adam Seth Levine, PhD, Associate Professor of Government, Cornell University; President, research4impact Engaged citizens are not born. They are made. Leaders of voluntary civic associations play a critical role in this process. They offer people opportunities to exercise their voice on issues…
Sharkey shares impact of Penn State research across University and beyond
Feb 24, 2019
Since the University’s founding when Penn State’s first president Evan Pugh set forth the college’s research vision in 1859, innovation and knowledge creation have been a foundational element of the land-grant mission, according to Neil Sharkey, vice president for research. Describing research as…
The Future of Higher Education Is Social Impact
Oct 15, 2018
By Adam Gamoran Over the last decade, universities have faced steady criticism for elitist practices such as political bias, hoarding wealthy endowments, and providing insufficient economic returns for students. In light of this, institutions that turn their attention to serving the public good may…