Finding practical solutions that make a real difference.
It’s one thing to identify a problem that stubbornly afflicts society. It’s entirely something else to come up with an effective solution. That’s where The Bridge at NORC comes in (formerly the Academic Research Centers).
We call ourselves “Bridge” because our social science experts connect NORC’s researchers with those at the University of Chicago and other top-tier schools. We also serve as a bridge between researchers and on-the-ground practitioners to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Department Lead
The Bridge at NORC Experts
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Michael Reynolds
Senior Vice President & DirectorDepartment Lead -
Kevin L. Brown
Vice President -
Ashani Johnson-Turbes
Vice President -
Kathleen Parks
Vice President -
Vince Welch
Associate Director -
Louise Hawkley
Principal Research Scientist -
Marc Hernandez
Principal Research Scientist -
Linda Waite
Senior Fellow & Director -
Norman Bradburn
Distinguished Senior Fellow -
Brian Fabes
Senior Fellow -
Kathleen Cagney
Senior Fellow -
Tom W. Smith
Senior Fellow & Director -
Stephen W. Raudenbush
Senior Fellow -
Barbara Schneider
Senior Fellow -
Larry Hedges
Senior Fellow -
Carroll Joynes
Senior Fellow
Our Expertise
- Adult Education
- Aging & Health
- Arts & Culture
- Cradle to Career
- Early Care & Education
- Educational Equity
- Education Assessments & Measurement
- Elementary & Secondary Education
- Parent & Family Engagement
- Postsecondary & Graduate Education
- Sexual & Gender Minority Research
- Social Justice
- STEM
- Technical Assistance & Training
- Workforce Development & Career Pathways
Discover Our Research
Bridge demonstrates the power of collaboration with academic experts and practitioners in the field.