Allison Dymnicki, a researcher at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), has been awarded the Emory L. Cowen Dissertation Award for the Promotion of Wellness by the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA), a division of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Namita Tanya Padgaonkar is a researcher at AIR. Dr. Padgaonkar conducts research and evaluation work for programs focused on supporting youth and their communities. She is dedicated to using evidence to improve the lives of young people, particularly those impacted by the juvenile justice system. As such, her work spans ...
The AIR Center for Addiction Research and Effective Solutions (AIR CARES) announces its Social Determinants of Addiction Webinar Series: The 4Ps—People, Policy, Programs, and Practice.
Maura Shramko is a researcher at AIR, where she examines how to create inclusive, supportive environments that promote thriving and well-being for young people and communities.
Dr. Shramko conducts research and evaluation that seeks to shift youth-serving environments by centering the strengths and perspectives of young people and communities who are ...
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) serve the most medically and economically vulnerable groups. Consequences of inequities to HCBS can be severe, including higher mortality and higher avoidable institutionalization among racial and ethnic minorities and geographically disadvantaged people (those living in rural areas and areas not covered by relevant ...
Experts with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will explore a variety of health communications topics during the 10th annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media in Atlanta, Ga., August 23-25.
The AIR Equity Initiative is addressing systemic inequalities in the U.S. and globally through our focus on four key areas—educational equity, public safety and policing, workforce development, and community health and well-being. Explore our project library.
The instructional modality of schools (in-person, hybrid, or remote instruction) has implications not only for the health and safety of students and staff, but also student learning and the degree to which parents can engage in job activities. In this working paper, we consider the role of instructional modality in ...
The Corrections and Community Engagement Technical Assistance Center (CCETAC) at AIR aimed to address challenges through evidence-based approaches. Through CCETAC, AIR provided capacity-building training and technical assistance to Category 1 Second Chance Act grantees.
Contributing and working alongside Native Nations, AIR has a deep commitment to engaging communities, fostering shared vision and values, building capacity, and developing strategic alliances to achieve sustainable systems change in Indian Country.