Mental health findings, racial disparities in Minnesota, and the latest Wilder Research results.
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October 2016
Executive Summary
The Clown vs. The Liar

We owe it to ourselves and future generations to enable voters to feel that they have many good choices, and that they have sound information and understanding to make the best choice. To that end, three types of "building" seem worthwhile.

Read executive director Paul Mattessich's post. 
New from Minnesota Compass
Racial disparities in Minnesota:
Better, worse, or the same?
Minnesota Compass project director Craig Helmstetter dug into data on education, employment, health, and housing to help answer that question.

Take a look at what he found.
Recently Published
Mental & Behavioral Health Data Collection Pilot
A study for the Minnesota Hospital Association found that nearly 1 in 5 days psychiatric patients spend in the hospital is potentially avoidable.

Read the results. 
Youth Leadership Initiative
An evaluation of this multicultural leadership development program shows YLI helps youth develop leadership skills, improve self-awareness, and improve their ability to work with others.  
More about YLI

Lifetrack Deaf Mentor Family Program
Evaluation of this program matching families with young children who are deaf and hard of hearing with a trained adult mentor who is deaf. The program aims to improve the child's access to language.
More studies on youth & family

MN2050 State of the Infrastructure
Results of a survey gathering information about the characteristics and management of Minnesota's infrastructure. Responses from 519 cities, counties, and state agencies showed they manage at least 17 different types of assets (e.g., roads, bridges, traffic lights) using a range of tools and systems.
Want to learn more? Study director Nicole MartinRogers and study partners Brad Henry and Tom Eggum of MN2050 will share results and discuss policy implications at the Minnesota Policy Conference.
Welcome new staff!
Wendy Huckaby, Communications Manager
Wendy brings 20 years of experience in strategic communications to her role at Wilder Research. She develops and implements print, digital, and event strategies to meet client needs. Most recently, Wendy was communications manager for the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development.

Azra Thakur, Research Associate
Azra's research interests include social determinants of health, the promotion of health equity, and cross-sector collaboration. Prior to Wilder Research, Azra was a project coordinator at the Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Out and About
Poster Session Winners
Nicole MartinRogers, Research Manager, and Paul Mattessich, Executive Director, tied for first place at the American Sociological Association conference poster session in Seattle. They presented on Speaking for Ourselves, a study about the experiences of immigrants and refugees living in the Twin Cities area.


Wilder Research Office Olympics
Our staff aren't always talking about research. Staff caught the Olympic spirit, gathering to compete in an office supply regatta, the aerial triathlon, ice cream eating, and more.

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