The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast

The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast

The Social Science Research Institute

Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Monthly
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65%
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About This Podcast

The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast brings together academic researchers, government partners and others outside of academia to talk about research insights and real-world policy solutions in Pennsylvania and beyond. This podcast series is supported by the Pennsylvania State University's Social Science Research Institute, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Administrative Data Accelerator, the Office of Vice President of Research, and the College of Health and Human Development.

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Episode 30: Healing in Conversation: Building Connection, Recovery, and Community

Jun 02, 2026 18m Transcript

In this episode, host Michael Donovan, Associate Director of the Evidence to Impact Collaborative at Penn State, speaks with Bob Lamb, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Be a Part of the…

Episode 29 Part 2: Building STEM Pathways: Connecting Youth, Education, and Industry

May 13, 2026 13m Transcript

In Part 2 of this episode, Michael Donovan continues the conversation with Dale Kashishian of Health Works Academies and David Garbe of the McKinney Center for STEM Education at the Philadelphia…

Episode 29 Part 1: Building STEM Pathways: Connecting Youth, Education, and Industry

May 13, 2026 23m Transcript

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Michael Donovan sits down with Dale Keshishian of HealthWorks Academies and David Garbe of the McKinney Center for STEM Education at the Philadelphia Education…

Episode 28: Beyond the Clinic: How Medical Podcasts Are Educating Today’s Doctors

Mar 23, 2026 18m Transcript

In this episode of the Evidence to Impact Podcast, host Michael Donovan brings together three experts to explore how podcasts are transforming clinical learning. The guests include Dr. William Calo,…

Episode 27: Addressing Adolescent Substance Use Through School Outreach

Feb 16, 2026 21m Transcript

This episode, host Michael Donovan, Associate Director of the Evidence to Impact Collaborative at Penn State, speaks with Dr. Stephen Sandelich, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine…

Episode 26: An Innovative Approach to Community Connection Through the 'Health To Go' Vending Machines

Dec 15, 2025 16m Transcript

In this episode, host Michael Donovan, Associate Director of the Evidence to Impact Collaborative at Penn State, speaks with Dr. Alice Zhang, family medicine physician researcher in the Penn State…

Episode 25 Part 2: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction

Sep 19, 2025 15m Transcript

Part 2 is here!In this follow-up episode, we take a deeper look at the Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI). Dr. Aleksandra Zgierska (Penn State), Captain Joe Balles (retired, Madison Police…

Episode 25 Part 1: Bridging the Gap: Community Policing's Role in Recovery and Crime Reduction

Sep 15, 2025 12m Transcript

You know what time it is - new episode! This one takes a deep dive into how community policing supports recovery and crime reduction, specifically within the Madison, Wisconsin area. The host,…

Episode 24: The Opioid Crisis: Destigmatization and Recovery

Aug 18, 2025 27m Transcript

We are back! We have a discussion with Denise Holden, founder and CEO of the RASE Project, a recovery community organization that has since expanded outside of Pennsylvania and Dr. Sarah Kawasaki,…

Episode 24: Research Translation Platform: Virtual Panel – Approaches to Addressing Substance Use Disorders in Justice-Involved Populations

Apr 07, 2025 55m Transcript

Supporting Recovery, Strengthening Families, & Fostering Healthier Communities: Effective Approaches to Addressing Substance Use Disorders in Justice-Involved PopulationsSummary:The substance use…

Episode 23: The Adolescent Health Network from Penn State PRO Wellness

May 24, 2024 Transcript

We’re back! The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast is back with a new episode where we discuss The Adolescent Health Network (AHN) from Penn State PRO Wellness. This episode features a conversation with Dr.…

S3E22 Episode 22: A Government-Research Partnership in Action

May 08, 2023 1h

We're closing out this semester's season with a conversation about prevention and partnerships. We focus on a discussion between a long-standing collaborative relationship between Penn State and the…

S3E21 Episode 21: The Knowledge Mobilization Problem

Mar 20, 2023 Transcript

For this month’s episode, we did something a little different. We spoke to two researchers with two different approaches to tackling the same problem: knowledge mobilization. In essence, the concept…

Episode 20: Chronic Diseases: Underserved Communities, Prevention, and Genetic Factors

Jan 09, 2023 34m Transcript

This month's episode tackles a fascinating combination of topics involving the impact of biological and social factors on chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes, and the prevention and treatment…

S3E19 Episode 19: Mental Health Screenings for Adolescents in the K-12 School System

Nov 07, 2022 Transcript

This month's episode discusses mental health screenings for adolescents in the K-12 school system. We spoke to Deepa Sekhar, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics at the College of…

Episode 18: The Perfect Storm: College Students, Mental Health, and the Sense of Belonging on Campus

Jun 26, 2022 44m

The end of the spring semester marks the release of another episode! This month, we tackled the tough topic of mental health among college students. We talked about how COVID-19 has impacted college…

Episode 18: The Perfect Storm: College Students, Mental Health, and the Sense of Belonging on Campus

Jun 26, 2022 44m

The end of the spring semester marks the release of another episode! This month, we tackled the tough topic of mental health among college students. We talked about how COVID-19 has impacted college…

S3E17 Episode 17: Digging Deeper into the Juvenile Justice System

Apr 10, 2022

We're back for our third season! Kicking off the 2022 season, we explore the juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania.We spoke to Megan Kurlychek, Professor of Sociology, Criminology and Public Policy…

S3E17 Episode 17: Digging Deeper into the Juvenile Justice System

Apr 10, 2022

We're back for our third season! Kicking off the 2022 season, we explore the juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania.We spoke to Megan Kurlychek, Professor of Sociology, Criminology and Public Policy…

S2E16 Episode 16: Debunking the U.S. Census

Nov 07, 2021 46m

This month's episode tackles all things related to the U.S. Census. We discussed the decennial Census, the data products created and released from the U.S. Census Bureau, the current demographic…

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