Data Center: Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center (WPRDC) New dataset added, PA 211. Partnering with the United Way of SW PA in an effort to provide a better understanding about community needs in the region. Affiliate: National Rehabilitation Research and Training (RRT) Center on Family Support University Center for Social & Urban Research (UCSUR) A hub for interdisciplinary research & collaboration. Established in 1972. Service: Regional Research Registry An IRB-approved research registry currently containing more than 7,000 local residents. Now includes Caregiver data! Service: Graduate Certificate in Gerontology A 15-16 credit program designed to serve professionals in diverse disciplines in a variety of industries. Data Center: Pittsburgh TODAY - Regional Indicators Project Comparing our region to other areas of the country in a variety of indicator categories. Program: Gerontology Research Supporting & coordinating the multidisciplinary study of aging. Program: Qualitative Data Analysis Qualitative data collection & analysis including focus groups textual analysis, audio/video transcription, & more. Program: Survey Research Designs & conducts scientifically valid data collection studies customized to client needs. Program: Urban & Regional Analysis Scholarly analysis of urban & regional issues through multidisciplinary community research. (Photo by Dave DiCello) Service: Environmental Policy Analysis Integrates engineering & social science methods to address society´s environmental challenges. Service: Acquisition & Management of Secondary Data UCSUR is an affiliate of the PA State Data Center and a repository for electronic & printed census data. Service: Program Evaluation Develops & designs evaluation plans, collects & analyzes data, & prepares evaluation reports. Study: Assessment of Pennsylvania´s Military Installations Analyzing & understand the economic & community impacts of PA´s military & defense installations. Study: Financial Exploitation Among Older Adults Scams & frauds are viewed as an increasing threat to the economic security of older adults. Study: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Provides interprofessional training & access to resources for older adults & their families. Data Center: Southwestern Pennsylvania Community Profiles (SWPA) Allows users to understand & visualize local, state, & federal government data. Reports: Center Reports Highlighting our 2018 Regional Quality of Life Survey. Reports: Census Reports A repository for electronic & printed census information, including Census 2010 data. Reports: Pittsburgh Economic Quarterly (PEQ) A publication highighting important economic & demographic trends that impact the regional economy. Reports: UCSUR Radio A collection of audio recordings of conferences, brown bag lectures, & special podcasts.
University Center for Social & Urban Research (UCSUR)
Established in 1972 to serve as a resource for researchers and educators interested in the basic and applied social and behavioral sciences.
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