· Study management &
data collection
· Graduate Certificate
in Gerontology
· Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
· Pittsburgh Regional Economic Model (REMI)
University Center for Social & Urban Research · UCSUR
In memory of our dear colleague, Don Musa...
We are a University of Pittsburgh research center established in 1972 to serve as a resource for researchers and educators interested in the basic and applied social and behavioral sciences.
In response to faculty interests and current domestic policy issues, the center develops interdisciplinary research programs that address regional and national policy issues. As new policy issues emerge, UCSUR is prepared to facilitate and coordinate the development of additional programs identified by interested faculty. More...
412-624-5442 · ucsur@pitt.edu · @PittCSUR
Pitt Research Navigator
National Center on Family Support
In collaboration with the Health Policy Institute, UCSUR´s Gerontology Program launched the Center for Caregiving Research, Education and Policy.
Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center (WPRDC)
Provides an inclusive infrastructure for openly sharing civic information, and project staff members provide a range of services as a civic data intermediary.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Providing services to manage & analyze spatial data, including executing original research & providing data publishing, technical assistance, online decision support, & data education.
Survey Research
Data Collection Services
Survey professionals, trained interviewers, and data management specialists ready to assist with your qualitative or quantitative research project.
Qualitative Data Analysis
(QDAP)
A resource to the University community in all aspects of qualitative data collection and analysis.
Regional Research Registry (PuRRR)
An actively maintained a local IRB-approved (PRO11060616) research registry, including caregivers. Our registry contains over 9,000 regional residents willing to take part in research studies.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Designed to serve individuals from diverse educational, employment, & professional backgrounds who are interested in acquiring basic knowledge about gerontology.
Pittsburgh TODAY
Regional Indicators Project
In-depth journalism and regional indicators program that compares Greater Pittsburgh with 14 other regions on hundreds of measures.
Center, Census, & Other Miscellaneous Reports
A collection of regional economic reports, census reports, annual reports, and other related compositions.