NEW UNIT FORMALIZES EVALUATION WORK
This opens the door for collaboration, and lets others know we exist, and we are here to provide these services,” said Connie Baird-Thomas of the newly formed Evaluation and Research Group at the SSRC. Conversations about the evaluation services they… Continue Reading NEW UNIT FORMALIZES EVALUATION WORK
MARKING THE MILESTONES
How the MISSISSIPPI THRIVE! project is encouraging young children’s development Almost three years ago the SSRC Family and Children’s Research Unit, under the direction of Dr. Linda Southward, was awarded a grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)… Continue Reading MARKING THE MILESTONES
CONNECTING ACROSS COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
SSRC scientists working with groups across campus and the country to make an impact Scientists calculate the populations in cities, countries, and regions. They assign areas to be rural and metropolitan, but what do we know about the population living… Continue Reading CONNECTING ACROSS COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
New Publication Considers the Intersection of Google Searches and Crime Prevention
How many times a day do you turn to Google for a question? With 98% of American adults using the Internet daily, Google has also become a common part of our searches for information. So, how does this turn to… Continue Reading New Publication Considers the Intersection of Google Searches and Crime Prevention
SSRC Spotlight: Charlie Schloemer
by Madeline Burdine As the Social Science Research Center’s system’s administrator, Charlie Schloemer’s job could easily go unnoticed. Spending most of his time behind the scenes, Schloemer’s service is the source that allows all other employees to tackle their tasks.… Continue Reading SSRC Spotlight: Charlie Schloemer