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    Serving the public interest through objective social science research

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    • Departments and Centers

      Research Departments

      Core research departments focused on key areas of study

      • Center for Excellence in Survey Research
      • Economics, Labor, and Population Studies
      • Education and Child Development Studies
      • Health Care Research
      • International Projects
      • Public Health Research
      • Security, Energy, and Environment
      • Statistics and Methodology
      • Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies

      Research Centers

      Academic Research Centers (affiliated with the University of Chicago)

      Academic Research Centers Overview

      • Center for Advancing Research and Communication in STEM
      • Center on the Demography and Economics of Aging
      • Center for the Study of Politics and Society
      • Cultural Policy Center
      • Joint Center for Education Research
      • Ogburn-Stouffer Center for the Study of Social Organizations
      • Population Research Center

      Other Specialized Research Centers

      • The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
      • Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis

    • Topics

      Research Topics

      • Children and Youth
      • Criminal Justice
      • Economics
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      • Energy
      • Environment
      • Health
      • Human Development
      • International Development
      • Poverty
      • Security
      • Special Populations
      • Substance Use
      • Sustainability

    • Capabilities

      Survey Research

      • Study Design and Survey Methodology
      • Statistical Design and Analysis
      • Institutional Review Board (IRB)
      • Survey Data Collection
      • Biomeasure and Environmental Data Collection
      • Information Technology

      Program and Policy Analysis

      • Evaluation and Performance Measurement
      • Program Monitoring
      • Policy Analysis and Recommendations
      • Qualitative Methods
      • Dissemination and Knowledge Management
      • Technical Assistance

      Data Enclave

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    • Projects

      Projects

      NORC projects reflect groundbreaking work, bringing new insight to pressing social issues and innovation to data collection and analysis
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      Featured Project

      National Immunization Survey

    • Data and Findings

      Data and Findings

      Easy access to full data sets gathered by NORC and final project reports based on our research
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  • Our ExpertsResearchers serving the public interest

    NORC Staff

    NORC's experts include rigorously trained and widely published leaders from a diverse array of fields
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    The International Year of Statistics

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    NORC delivers innovation and flexibility for a wide range of clients, partners, and projects
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    Current Research​
    • 2011 National Survey of Children's Health
    • National Immunization Survey (NIS)
    • National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth (NLSY97)

  • Working At NORCCareers in social science research

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    Internship Program

    Our well-regarded summer program for students in the social sciences
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    Culture and Benefits

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    NORC offers a dynamic, rewarding work environment
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    Our Experts

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    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies See all NORC experts

    Kari L. Carris

    Kari L. Carris

    Associate Director
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    Eric Goplerud

    Eric Goplerud

    Senior Vice President and Director
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    David A. Herda

    David A. Herda

    Senior Survey Director
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    Candace M. Johnson

    Candace M. Johnson

    Principal Research Scientist
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    Laura Jacobus-Kantor

    Laura Jacobus-Kantor

    Senior Research Scientist
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    Tracy L. McPherson

    Tracy L. McPherson

    Senior Research Scientist
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    Elizabeth A. Mumford

    Elizabeth A. Mumford

    Senior Research Scientist
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    Bruce G. Taylor

    Bruce G. Taylor

    Senior Fellow
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies
    Rachel Volberg

    Rachel Volberg

    Senior Research Scientist
    Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Studies

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