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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources used Lion Poll data, public survey findings, and results from a recreation providers survey to inform and guide their 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The study highlights mental health...

Nicole Sturges represented the Institute of State & Regional Affairs (ISRA) team at the National Hazard Mitigation Association (NHMA) annual Practitioner's Meeting in Colorado. The annual meeting brings together researchers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to share success stories of past...

Devon Singh joined the Institute of State and Regional Affairs on February 28, 2024. In this role, he will collect data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups; complete data analysis; prepare reports; and perform a variety of other research support tasks. Devon holds a Master of Science in...

Coren Jagnow joined the Institute of State and Regional Affairs on August 1, 2024. In this role, she will support the Lion Poll and other survey efforts, complete data analysis, and prepare reports. Coren holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Penn State and a Master of...

Data from the Center for Survey Research's Lion Poll were recently featured in a poster presentation at Penn State's 9th Annual Addiction Symposium. The poster, Cannabinoid Awareness, Reporting Use to Health Care Providers, and Perceptions Regarding Safety, explored how Pennsylvanians perceived...

The new and improved Pennsylvania Victim Services Training Website was successfully launched on September 11, 2023. The site now includes over 60 victim services and leadership/governance training opportunities, improved site navigation, and a comprehensive course reporting area.