Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative

Leading scientific impact through collaboration between practitioner, researcher, and policymaker communities

Transforming the use of research evidence in decision-making through cross-system collaboration for the optimization of social investments.

The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) is a research center and information hub for the science of using social science – we aim to improve the data, methods, and processes related to research, the dissemination of evidence, and to understand the impacts of the use of research evidence on societal well-being. We leverage our expertise in administrative data, program evaluation, and researcher-policymaker relationships for social investment optimization.

At a time when misinformation threatens our very freedoms, the role of science has never been more important. At the EIC, we work to support the use of research in government, practice and industry for all types of decision making. In this manner, we seek to build a healthier, stronger and more just society for all.”

— Max Crowley, Director

Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative

Leading scientific impact through collaboration between practitioner, researcher, and policymaker communities

Transforming the use of research evidence in decision-making through cross-system collaboration for the optimization of social investments.

The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) is a research center and information hub for the science of using social science – we aim to improve the data, methods, and processes related to research, the dissemination of evidence, and to understand the impacts of the use of research evidence on societal well-being. We leverage our expertise in administrative data, program evaluation, and researcher-policymaker relationships for social investment optimization.

At a time when misinformation threatens our very freedoms, the role of science has never been more important. At the EIC, we work to support the use of research in government, practice and industry for all types of decision making. In this manner, we seek to build a healthier, stronger and more just society for all.”

— Max Crowley, Director

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi spoke at the the final “Evidence Forum” of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Year of Evidence for Action on Feb. 22, hosted in Washington D.C. at the White House.  Credit: Matt Fern / Phase 7. All Rights Reserved.

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Bendapudi discusses higher education, evidence, policymaking at White House

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi was one of a dozen representatives from higher education, federal agencies and private industry invited to speak at the final “Evidence Forum” of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Year of Evidence for Action on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the White House.

Data Accelerator

The Data Accelerator provides leadership in the acquisition, linkage, use, and secure storage of sensitive human health and social science administrative data.

Data Accelerator

The Data Accelerator provides leadership in the acquisition, linkage, use, and secure storage of sensitive human health and social science administrative data.

Design4Impact Incubator

The Design4Impact Incubator facilitates the systematic design of solutions for improving the impact of science.

Design4Impact Incubator

The Design4Impact Incubator facilitates the systematic design of solutions for improving the impact of science.

Social Investment Optimizer

The Social Investment Optimizer seeks to understand the value of investing in people and programs through evidence-based interventions.

Social Investment Optimizer

The Social Investment Optimizer seeks to understand the value of investing in people and programs through evidence-based interventions.

Research Translation Platform

The Research Translation Platform provides an array of strategies for facilitating the use of research by decision makers from across government, industry and practice communities.

Research Translation Platform

The Research Translation Platform provides an array of strategies for facilitating the use of research by decision makers from across government, industry and practice communities.

The Results First Clearinghouse Database

An interactive data visualization resource

An easy way to access and understand the evidence base for programs in social policy areas such as behavioral health, criminal justice, education, and public health. More specifically, it allows users to see if there have been rigorous evaluations of a program and, if so, to review information on the program’s effectiveness.

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  • Information on the effectiveness of social policy programs from nine national clearinghouses

  • Easily access and understand the evidence base for a variety of programs

  • Quickly see where each program falls on a spectrum from negative impact to positive impact

  • Color-coding of distinct rating systems

The Results First Clearinghouse Database

An interactive data visualization resource

An easy way to access and understand the evidence base for programs in social policy areas such as behavioral health, criminal justice, education, and public health. More specifically, it allows users to see if there have been rigorous evaluations of a program and, if so, to review information on the program’s effectiveness.

clearing-house-screen-shots
  • Information on the effectiveness of social policy programs from nine national clearinghouses

  • Easily access and understand the evidence base for a variety of programs

  • Quickly see where each program falls on a spectrum from negative impact to positive impact

  • Color-coding of distinct rating systems

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Meet Our Team

The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative is an innovative research unit of the Social Science Research Institute focused on building the science of scientific impact.

COMMITTED AND CONNECTED

Meet Our Team

The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative is an innovative research unit of the Social Science Research Institute focused on building the science of scientific impact.

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