RESEARCH
Cutting-edge research leads to innovation and impact
Research at SP2 is led by renowned faculty who are highly respected practitioners, educators, and mentors. Together with a worldwide network of global collaborators, they are advancing knowledge that drives justice, equity, and social innovation in a range of critical areas such as homelessness, health equity, social innovation, and more.
Research Areas
Children, Women & Family Well-Being
A focus on critical reform to the child welfare system, improving the lives of children and women who are victims of abuse, and advocating for policy and practice reform
Committed to addressing climate justice through mitigation, anticipation, adaptation, and community action
Data-Driven Policy Analysis & Evidence-Based Practice
Using administrative data, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis to inform the future of social innovation and social policy
Expertise in income inequality, economic mobility, universal basic income, and the labor market impact of public policies
Health Equity, Mental Health & Aging
Understanding diverse social and environmental factors affecting health and well-being within underserved populations, geriatric patients, individuals with mental illness, and those at elevated risk for disease
Identity, Immigration & Racism
Understanding how personal, cultural, and social factors impact important issues concerning inclusion, economic injustices, and policy within marginalized communities
Mass Incarceration, Homelessness & Substance Use
Applied research, psychosocial services, and person-centered approaches to better understand how to recover and provide service to vulnerable populations
Social Innovation, Philanthropy & Nonprofit Management
Educating individuals on the economics of giving through grantmaking strategies, identifying donors, social entrepreneurship, and the resulting social impact
Research Centers & Projects
Students, faculty, and collaborators connect in SP2’s research centers, special projects, and initiatives to further groundbreaking scholarship.
Events
04/28
NPL Student-Led Nonprofit Leadership Retreat
NPL students will enjoy a spring day at the Morris Arboretum! Lunch will be provided. After soaking up the natural wonders of the arboretum, participants will head over to Triple […]
Events
04/29
AI: Turning Things Towards Social Good in an Era of Fast-paced Change- Virtual Workshop
Matt Williams, born and raised in Philadelphia, is dedicated to working on data-based projects and enterprises. He serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Technical Difficulties AI. Matt and Keith […]
Events
05/02
Book Talk – Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 5:30 p.m. In-Person Event Location: McNeil 403 3718 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104 Join us for a discussion with author and SP2 Assistant Professor Dr. Jisung Park […]
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