@SSRIPennState

Our mission is to foster research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels.

 University Park, PA
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Joined October 2015
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Join SLEIC at the Central Pennsylvania Arts Fest Children's Day on Wednesday, July 8! We're looking for volunteers to help with our "Fun with Brains!" booth. If you're interested, complete this form by July 1 to sign up: buff.ly/pVm4rBk 📍 Old Main Lawn 🕘 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Arts Fest 2026 Childrens' Day Volunteer Sign Up (July 8th)

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NIH Announcement of Upcoming System Enforcement of Common Forms "The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced: NOT-OD-26-079: Announcement of Upcoming System Enforcement of Common Forms and End of NIHs Leniency Period that goes into effect on May 7, 2026."
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Join us for a Public Health Seminar on "Moving beyond sub-national prevalence - novel secondary uses of population-based HIV impact assessment (PHIA) data in research" with Kristen Stafford, MPH, PhD on Oct. 15, 12 - 1 p.m. buff.ly/GKuPU3r
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👏 Congrats to Asst. Prof. Kari Sherwood on joining @SSRIPennState as a co-funded faculty member! Her research in educational psychology & special ed strengthens efforts to advance equity in teaching & learning. #PennState psu.edu/news/social-science-…

Six new faculty join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute | Penn State University

Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute welcomed six new co-funded faculty members, further strengthening its mission of advancing interdisciplinary social and behavior science across the...

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August 27th kicks off the Fall season of our #OpenOfficeHours! Join us on the last Wednesday of the month to get your questions answered by our team of researchers about #programimplementation & #evaluation! Sign up today for free! militaryfamilies.psu.edu/res… #military #research
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Penn State HHD@pennstatehhd21 Jul 2025
Nelson Roque, researcher in @pennstatehdfs, developed an interactive map so that people in the U.S. can track our air quality. Do you know what you are breathing? ow.ly/ty5O50W139y
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SMART's Jeremy Kourvelas is a contributing author to this @SSRIPennState policy brief on #cannabis derivatives (such as THC-P, Delta-8, etc). Read more about how these products are made, their impacts on health, and #policy recommendations: evidence2impact.psu.edu/reso…

Cannabis Derivatives: Developments & Policy Options - Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative

The use of derived psychoactive cannabis products (DPCPs) can pose serious health risks, especially for youth. Delta-9 THC is the most common form of THC naturally found in cannabis and hemp plants....

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The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) at Penn State is pleased to welcome Danilo Antonio Contreras as its new assistant director. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/7SWBJce
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"This month's "Why Social Science?" post comes from three participants from this year's Social Science Advocacy Day who reflected upon their advocacy experiences and the importance of advocating for the social sciences." Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/aMQlvaU
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"The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has announced that the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System has been named an "Edge Runner" by the American Academy of Nursing." Read more ➡️ buff.ly/dzEp6I4
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Early brain and child development study data now available Read more ➡️ buff.ly/nq7ITuf
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This issue features updates on new initiatives, research highlights, upcoming events, and spotlights on the incredible work being done across our network. Read our newsletter here ➡️ buff.ly/kqfdRMr
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SSRI cofund Kristina Brant was awarded a seed grant to co-design amphibious, modular housing tailored to Appalachian communities recovering from climate-induced flooding and substance use disorder. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/vi0LpTr
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The National Academy of Kinesiology recently announced the new 2025 fellows, including SSRI Associate Director Danielle Symons Downs, professor of kinesiology and obstetrics & gynecology. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/wU1giUq

Downs named as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology

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‘The Last Of Us’ Preys on Our Empathy. Here's Why That Feels So Weird. This article quotes Daryl Cameron, director of SSRI's Consortium on Moral Decision-Making. “It's a game about empathy. It's a game about forgiveness.” Read more ➡️ buff.ly/IrbYyfI
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NIH announces new Public Access Policy. More information ➡️ buff.ly/Mj6vqVb
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NIH announces new Public Access Policy. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/Mj6vqVb
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Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research. "The Penn State community is invited to attend a conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read at 1:45 p.m. on May 28." Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/6O0rdIh
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Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research. "The Penn State community is invited to attend a conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read at 1:45 p.m. on May 28." Read more ➡️ buff.ly/zjZcB07
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