Speaking for Ourselves, community innovation, job opening, and recently released studies.
June 2016
More from the Speaking for Ourselves Study
Immigrants Speak Out, Organizations Respond New on the Wilder blog, research associate Anna Bartholomay shares examples of area organizations and agencies working to meet the needs that immigrant and refugee communities identified in the study.
Executive director Paul Mattessich also writes about Speaking for Ourselves on his blog: "Here in Minnesota, we have the opportunity to welcome newcomers and to maintain a high quality of life for all residents, new and long term..."
Immigration in Minnesota: A Changing Story Meanwhile, Minnesota Compass provides a statewide perspective on immigration. For more than 100 years, immigration has greatly influenced the economic and cultural development of our state. But the backgrounds, circumstances, and experiences of Minnesota's immigrants have changed considerably over time, and differ from the nation as a whole. Compass researcher Allison Liuzzi explains.
What does innovation look like when it takes place in a community, among neighbors, schools, and organizations? Research associate Ryan Evans shares three important things he learned from winners of The Bush Foundation's Bush Prize.
Wilder Research is hiring a Communications Manager to manage Wilder Research's communications strategy and implement the annual communications plan. The deadline to apply is July 20.
Big Picture Project Tracks key indicators of progress in developing affordable housing along the Green Line corridor.
Dakota County Food Waste Reduction Results of focus groups designed to gain insight on when, why, and how food gets wasted in households. The results will inform a food waste reduction education campaign in Dakota County.
