Welcome to The Launchpad, SoundRocket’s blog, where we share our insights and musings on the science of doing science (well), #soundscience.
Campus climate surveys are powerful tools that help colleges and universities gauge campus environment. These surveys provide valuable insight into various aspects of campus life — everything from inclusivity to safety, and play a crucial role in shaping a welcoming...
Many universities and colleges conduct regular campus climate surveys. But some may wonder, what insights do they truly bring? Can they actually be used to make higher education institutions a better place? In our experience, when done well, campus climate...
Simply put, the purpose of a diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI study is to examine the lived experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of students, faculty, and staff on a university or college campus. DEI surveys may ask about personal experiences with...
Label comprehension studies test how well a typical consumer can understand the labeling for an over-the-counter (i.e., non-prescription) drug or medical device. The labeling may include the product box or the instructions for use found inside the package. The idea is...
Dr. J.T. Snipes and SoundRocket collaborated on the revision of a religious identity question, which will be part of our national benchmark DEI survey. In this conversation with Dr. Joshua Patterson of SoundRocket, Dr. Snipes discusses his research background and...
What is an FDA user comprehension study? The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for identifying and mitigating consumer risks associated with the products it’s charged to regulate. This includes both prescription products and those sold...
When we looked online at genetic tests marketed to consumers, the options were dizzying; after reading the websites we were left with more questions than answers and we wondered—what does this mean for consumers? - Jill Furnival, Genetic Counselor, SoundRocketNew...
This seminar is part of two seminar series: a seminar series hosted jointly by the Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science at the University of Michigan and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology at the University of Maryland the Inclusive Research...
Biobanks studying genes and human health in large populations are popping up around the globe, but what are researchers to do when they uncover medically important—or potentially lifesaving—results for volunteers who gave their DNA anonymously to science? A research...