Social Science Research Institute at Penn State
@ssripennstate.bsky.social
#PennState research institute that does #SocialScience.
Our mission is to foster research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels.
Visit our website: https://ssri.psu.edu/
Our mission is to foster research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels.
Visit our website: https://ssri.psu.edu/
The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) at Penn State is pleased to welcome Danilo Antonio Contreras as its new assistant director.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) at Penn State is pleased to welcome Danilo Antonio Contreras as its new assistant director.
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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."
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July 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"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."
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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."
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July 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"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."
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July 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Stay in the know with everything happening across the Social Science Research Institute. This issue features updates on new initiatives, research highlights, upcoming events, and spotlights on the incredible work being done across our network.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Stay in the know with everything happening across the Social Science Research Institute. This issue features updates on new initiatives, research highlights, upcoming events, and spotlights on the incredible work being done across our network.
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David Puts, professor of anthropology at Penn State and Social Science Research Institute cofunded faculty member, was recently elected president of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
David Puts, professor of anthropology at Penn State and Social Science Research Institute cofunded faculty member, was recently elected president of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society.
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PSU's Institute for Computational & Data Sciences is accepting proposals for a new program that will provide faculty members w/ the opportunities to learn new skills & make use of available resources in the artificial intelligence (AI) & quantum sciences.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
PSU's Institute for Computational & Data Sciences is accepting proposals for a new program that will provide faculty members w/ the opportunities to learn new skills & make use of available resources in the artificial intelligence (AI) & quantum sciences.
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SSRI's Child Maltreatment Solutions Network (CMSN) has awarded funding to support six projects through its University-sponsored endowment. The projects reflect the commitment to advancing research that can strengthen supports for children & families & improve long-term well-being.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
SSRI's Child Maltreatment Solutions Network (CMSN) has awarded funding to support six projects through its University-sponsored endowment. The projects reflect the commitment to advancing research that can strengthen supports for children & families & improve long-term well-being.
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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.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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.
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May 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
‘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.”
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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.”
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May 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
‘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.”
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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.”
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May 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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."
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"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."
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May 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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."
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"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."
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New projections show that ending automatic birthright citizenship would significantly increase the size of the U.S. unauthorized population.
PRI Director and SSRI cofund, Jenny Van Hook, contributed to the researh.
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PRI Director and SSRI cofund, Jenny Van Hook, contributed to the researh.
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May 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New projections show that ending automatic birthright citizenship would significantly increase the size of the U.S. unauthorized population.
PRI Director and SSRI cofund, Jenny Van Hook, contributed to the researh.
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PRI Director and SSRI cofund, Jenny Van Hook, contributed to the researh.
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SSRI celebrated major accomplishments and 2025 staff awards! Faculty and staff from all of SSRI's units recently gathered at the Nittany Lion Inn to announce staff awards.
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May 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
SSRI celebrated major accomplishments and 2025 staff awards! Faculty and staff from all of SSRI's units recently gathered at the Nittany Lion Inn to announce staff awards.
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SSRI cofund & assistant professor of geography, Mark Ortiz, is hosting a workshop with his colleagues, Christine Costello & Jennifer Baka, on Apr. 3 in EESI JEWEL Suite, Earth & Engineering Sciences Bldg in Rm 312 on political-industrial ecology methods. Register ⬇️ buff.ly/1PxvAvr
April 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
SSRI cofund & assistant professor of geography, Mark Ortiz, is hosting a workshop with his colleagues, Christine Costello & Jennifer Baka, on Apr. 3 in EESI JEWEL Suite, Earth & Engineering Sciences Bldg in Rm 312 on political-industrial ecology methods. Register ⬇️ buff.ly/1PxvAvr
Proposals for the poster session & research talks presentations are currently open to students, researchers, clinicians & community organizations until March 28. Abstracts are required for both the poster session & research talks presentations.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Proposals for the poster session & research talks presentations are currently open to students, researchers, clinicians & community organizations until March 28. Abstracts are required for both the poster session & research talks presentations.
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SSRI's Consortium on Substance Use & Addiction is hosting their annual conference on Mon. May 5 in the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. This event will also have hybrid Zoom morning & afternoon sessions. Lunch is provided for in-persona attendees.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
SSRI's Consortium on Substance Use & Addiction is hosting their annual conference on Mon. May 5 in the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. This event will also have hybrid Zoom morning & afternoon sessions. Lunch is provided for in-persona attendees.
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Proposals for the poster session & research talks presentations are currently open to students, researchers, clinicians & community organizations until March 28. Abstracts are required for both the poster session & research talks presentations.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Proposals for the poster session & research talks presentations are currently open to students, researchers, clinicians & community organizations until March 28. Abstracts are required for both the poster session & research talks presentations.
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SSRI's Consortium on Substance Use & Addiction is hosting their annual conference on Mon. May 5 in the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. This event will also have hybrid Zoom morning & afternoon sessions. Lunch is provided for in-persona attendees.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
SSRI's Consortium on Substance Use & Addiction is hosting their annual conference on Mon. May 5 in the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. This event will also have hybrid Zoom morning & afternoon sessions. Lunch is provided for in-persona attendees.
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We're hosting another Open House on Mon. Feb. 24 from 12pm-1pm in 314 Welch Building. The topic will be about working with Penn State's Foundation Relations Office. Registration is required & lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're hosting another Open House on Mon. Feb. 24 from 12pm-1pm in 314 Welch Building. The topic will be about working with Penn State's Foundation Relations Office. Registration is required & lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
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@pop.psu.edu Director, Jenny Van Hook, & @temple.edu associate professor James D. Bachmeier, have a new book out titled "Texas-Style Exclusion: Mexican Americans and the Legacy of Limited Opportunity."
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January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
@pop.psu.edu Director, Jenny Van Hook, & @temple.edu associate professor James D. Bachmeier, have a new book out titled "Texas-Style Exclusion: Mexican Americans and the Legacy of Limited Opportunity."
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Mark your calendars! We're hosting another Open House on Monday, Feb. 3rd from 12-1pm in 314 Welsh Building! Our topic will be about the HEALthy Brain & Child Development Study presented by @drkoraly.bsky.social. Attendees must register, lunch is provided.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mark your calendars! We're hosting another Open House on Monday, Feb. 3rd from 12-1pm in 314 Welsh Building! Our topic will be about the HEALthy Brain & Child Development Study presented by @drkoraly.bsky.social. Attendees must register, lunch is provided.
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Mark your calendars! We're hosting our first Spring 2025 Open House on Monday, Jan. 13th from 12-1pm in 202 Welsh Building! (Yes, we have moved! Come visit us!) Our topic will be about #NIH K grants. Attendees must register, lunch is provided.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mark your calendars! We're hosting our first Spring 2025 Open House on Monday, Jan. 13th from 12-1pm in 202 Welsh Building! (Yes, we have moved! Come visit us!) Our topic will be about #NIH K grants. Attendees must register, lunch is provided.
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Mark your calendars! We're hosting our first Spring 2025 Open House on Monday, Jan. 13th from 12-1pm in 202 Welsh Building! (Yes, we have moved! Come visit us!) Our topic will be about #NIH K grants. Attendees must register, lunch is provided.
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January 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mark your calendars! We're hosting our first Spring 2025 Open House on Monday, Jan. 13th from 12-1pm in 202 Welsh Building! (Yes, we have moved! Come visit us!) Our topic will be about #NIH K grants. Attendees must register, lunch is provided.
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