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General Social Survey director René Bautista reflects on what it means to lead one of the largest longitudinal surveys on the attitudes, opinions, and behaviors of the American public.

Watch this latest video from our #EquityCorps series.

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Despite what news headlines may say, crime is the lowest it’s been in years.

NORC’s @johnkroman.bsky.social and Elizabeth Glazer of @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social share data-driven insights on how cities like NYC are really doing when it comes to crime.

go.norc.org/3Lm5LoE

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We’re excited to welcome Robert Goerge to NORC as a senior fellow in the Economics, Justice & Society department.

Welcome Bob! go.norc.org/3S4ugKX

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🎆Happy Fourth of July from @norc.org's Social Data Collaboratory (SDC)!

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Are you a DEI professional looking for your next opportunity? NORC’s Office of Diversity, Racial Equity & Inclusion (DREI) is hiring a senior manager to lead and manage DREI projects from conception to completion.

Get the details and apply today: go.norc.org/3zt9Uom

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New research by NORC senior fellow Elizabeth Mumford & Florida State University's Jennifer Copp shows adverse childhood experiences can lead to loneliness & less optimism in adulthood. Early emotional regulation skills may help offset these effects.

#PublicHealth #ChildhoodTrauma

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This week, the Council on Criminal Justice released a new report examining recent trends in crime. NORC’s own @johnkroman.bsky.social shares some key takeaways and discusses the need for increased data on crime as chair of the Crime Trends Working Group.

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Using social media data for research and innovation provides huge benefits—but there are clear risks for privacy and security. Check out our recent research addressing both the challenges and the opportunities of mining social data: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

#TransparencyInResearch

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84% of teachers report rarely or never facing criticism about their methods for teaching certain topics in U.S. history, a new survey from NORC found.    When they did face criticism, it mostly came from parents (71%) or students (44%).     Get the details:

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Interested in how primary care can help tackle unhealthy alcohol use? Join us Thursday as we share findings on AHRQ's initiative: ✅ Findings from projects in CO & VA ✅ Screening & intervention strategies ✅ Medication-assisted therapy insights

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“I almost quit NORC,” our CEO Dan Gaylin writes, reflecting on his research experience and the critical role communications plays in ensuring that research insights are applied in the real world.     See why he stuck around and what it means:

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In celebration of #Juneteenth, NORC’s Black and African American Employee Resource Group is hosting a month-long discussion on Chimamanda Adichie's 2009 TED Talk, “The Danger of a Single Story.”

🎥 Join the conversation by watching and sharing your thoughts!

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📢 Exciting news! This week NORC launches the Center for Health Communication Science, led by Amelia Burke-Garcia, to develop and evaluate culturally relevant communications for today’s most critical health issues.   Find out more about the center’s groundbreaking work:

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The latest issue of NORC Now is out—are you subscribed? This issue: 💡 Our work studying the nation’s first publicly funded reparations program for Black Americans in Evanston, Illinois. Check it out and subscribe today:

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With the November election fast approaching, election polls seem to be everywhere. NORC’s @ddutwin.bsky.social joins Marketplace’s Make Me Smart podcast to help make sense of the field of election polling.  
 
Take a listen!

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Nearly 40 years later, NORC and The Los Angeles Times have updated a 1985 survey of American attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people, revealing huge shifts in public opinion.

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According to NORC's Rebecca Catterson, health insurance ≠ affordable care. In CA’s Central Valley, many postpone care despite coverage.    “Identifying disparities is the first step toward creating a more equitable health care system.”

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NORC CEO Dan Gaylin sits down with @mathematicanow.bsky.social CEO Paul Decker for a candid and wide-ranging discussion on several critical issues, including globalization, leadership, and the use of AI.   
 
Watch now:

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NORC’s Amelia Burke-Garcia and Rebecca Soskin Hicks have a new article out on “Health Communication AI” used to combat public health misinformation. Combining the relatability of social media influencers with the scalability of AI, they explore solutions for promoting informed health decisions.

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Fascinating research from the SDC at #AAPOR24: Hy Tran presented on abortion discourse across social media & General Social Survey (GSS) data. Catch up on @norc.org’s AAPOR presentations at go.norc.org/aapor24.

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Loneliness peaks at 80, greatly impacting mental health. NORC's Louise Hawkley urges building quality social ties early: "The longer you wait, the harder it gets." 
 
#MentalHealth #Loneliness #Aging

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Among people in the United States with private, employer-based health insurance, #telehealth use soared in 2020, driven by pandemic-related factors, and adults ages 55-64 were more likely to use telehealth compared with younger individuals.

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Highlighting Magnetic Reading: Curriculum Associates literacy program for grades 3-5! NORC's assessment found it boosted reading scores associated with the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress ELA. Dive into our latest report for all the insights!

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Introducing NORC's Live Crime Tracker: Real-time data on crime, violence & victimization in 50+ U.S. cities. 
 
👉 8 crime categories 
👉 Interactive maps 
👉 Daily trends 
 
"Filling the void in crime data is critical to building trust & safer cities."— @johnkroman.bsky.social

go.norc.org/3R5cGWT

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Rural schools face severe teacher shortages, especially in science and math. We’re co-leading an NSF-funded study with the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative to examine retention strategies for high-needs rural IL districts. #Education #TeacherRetention #RuralSchools

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New Equity Brief from our Center on Equity Research! 
 
The Community-Engaged Research Framework brings communities and researchers together to tackle pressing issues, with a focus on mutual respect, collaboration, capacity-building, and sustainable impact. 

go.norc.org/3Xk2NZp

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Two Asian American data scientists at The Rockefeller Foundation use data from NORC’s #AmplifyAAPI panel to show the importance of providing representative data for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.  

go.norc.org/44S2hDD

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Please join us in congratulating Michael Davern on receiving the 2024 Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award from the University of Notre Dame!

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In case you missed it! David Dutwin, Patrick Coyle, Ipek Bilgen & Ned English on "Leveraging Predictive Modelling from Multiple Sources of Big Data to Improve Sample Efficiency and Reduce Survey Nonresponse Error" @ddutwin.bsky.social @norc.org doi.org/10.1093/jssa...

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On Friday, Emily Alvarez wrapped up #AAPOR24 with her presentation on how the use of different incentives and mailing types can impact representation at the state level.

For more on NORC's presentations at the conference, visit go.norc.org/aapor24.

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Do you subscribe to #NORCNow? Sign up now for our monthly newsletter on NORC's most impactful work.
 
This month we look at groundbreaking insights on hearing loss in the U.S. & alarming findings from our CA health policy survey. See more & subscribe: go.norc.org/4bykEzw

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Today’s the third and final day of AAPOR and while we’re sad the conference is coming to a close there’s still plenty of time to stop by the NORC booth or check out one of the great presentations from NORC staff! go.norc.org/aapor24

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NORC's @ddutwin.bsky.social and Ipek Bilgen lead a round table at #AAPOR24 on online panel differences, commonalities and their impacts and implication.

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Next up: David Sterrett from NORC / AP Votecast talking about how they are collecting data in 2024. Recontact survey (of people who complete early in field period) is very important. Shows their poll-close / caucus-start time estimates are close to results. #AAPOR24

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This morning at #AAPOR24: Martha Stapleton kicked us off with a panel on qualitative methodology, which included a presentation from NORC's Megan Cotter on how virtual facilitation tools can promote diverse representation.

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It's day two of #AAPOR24! Visit booths #401 and #403 to meet the NORC crew and learn about our latest research and solutions, like Amplify AAPI! Check today’s schedule below:

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Fascinating panel led by NORC's Marjorie Connelly at #AAPOR24 today on labor unions in the 21st century. Featuring presentations from NORC & AP-NORC's Jordan Hinkle, Angela Eichhorst and Dan Malato.

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Good morning #AAPOR24! We’re excited to be here at booth #401 and #403! Come stop by and pick up a tote bag, some candy, a USB charging cable and more!

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We’re excited to be here in Atlanta kicking off the first day of #AAPOR24! Check out the schedule below of NORC presenters or stop by our booths #401 and #403 and say hello! go.norc.org/aapor24

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22% of Asian Americans face food insecurity, according to The Rockefeller Foundation’s latest survey. Study conducted NORC at the University of Chicago Amplify AAPI survey panel of AA and NH/PIs. Read about the findings here: medium.com/matter-of-da...

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NORC at the University of Chicago has a whopping 40 (yes, forty!) papers/posters/moderations at AAPOR this year! See www.norc.org/content/dam/... an impressive list!

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In case you missed it! "Discussion of the 2022 Hansen Lecture: “The Evolution of the Use of Models in Survey Sampling”" by F Jay Breidt @norc.org doi.org/10.1093/jssa...

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#AAPOR24 kicks off this week in Atlanta! 🎉 
 
Have you checked out the innovative research NORC staff will be presenting this year? Find out our conference themes and session times on our website now: go.norc.org/aapor24

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#AAPOR24 is just around the corner! We’re excited to be part of the conversation in Atlanta next week. To see what NORC staff are going to up to this year, check out our website: go.norc.org/aapor24

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Go check out the @sdc.norc.org's account and learn more about their work!

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