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Westat
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Improving Lives Through Research
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Westat offers innovative professional services to help clients improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation. We are dedicated to improving lives through research. Expertise • Data Collection & Management • Clinical Trials • Statistical Research & Survey Methods • Evaluation • Communications & Social Marketing Staff and Locations Westat’s staff of more than 2,000 are located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Additional staff are located at Westat’s data collection survey processing facilities, at our Telephone Research Center facilities, and throughout our nationwide field operations. Westat also maintains research offices near our clients in Atlanta, Georgia; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Houston, Texas; and San Antonio, Texas. We have international offices in Liberia, Costa Rica; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Bangkok, Thailand. Westat is committed to providing accessible media on LinkedIn. Should you experience difficulties with any posted media, please send us a message at [email protected]. An alternative format will be provided upon request.
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- Research Services
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- Rockville, MD
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1963
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- Custom Research, Survey and Analytical Methods, Program Evaluation, Computer Systems Technology, Communications, Biomedical Science, and Clinical Trials
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September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month. See how Westat partnered with FASD United (formerly NOFAS) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to combat the stigma surrounding FASD and enhance prevention efforts. Read more on the approach to blend medical expertise with lived experiences to educate clinicians and transform preventive care: https://ow.ly/FGGP50TePhR
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This International Overdose Awareness Day, we embrace the theme: "Together We Can"— a call to action to end the devastation caused by overdose. At Westat, our Behavioral Health and Health Policy experts are passionate about providing quality data to address this public health crisis. Discover how we're contributing to solutions: https://ow.ly/wcZn50T5k8z #OverdoseAwareness
International Overdose Awareness Day: August 31, 2024 - Westat
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We are thrilled to be part of the upcoming Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Virtual Hiring Fair! Join us and other MSEP partners on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon EDT and 4-6 p.m. EDT to learn all about current career opportunities. Don't miss out – register here: https://ow.ly/viJz50T3tzu
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Could increased funding for scholarships and loan repayments solve the nursing shortage? A recent study co-authored by Westat experts evaluated the effectiveness of these programs in addressing labor shortages in underserved areas. https://ow.ly/v3tj50T33Jo
Nursing Shortages: Addressing the Crisis in Healthcare - Westat
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Thank you to our 2024 Summer Intern cohort, who've recently completed their eleven-week journey with us! These bright minds contributed to projects from improving student outcomes to public health evaluations. Discover their inspiring experiences and how past interns have grown into valued Westat employees. https://ow.ly/URjY50T4maV
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We are thrilled to be part of the upcoming Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Virtual Hiring Fair! Join us and other MSEP partners on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon EDT and 4-6 p.m. EDT to learn all about current career opportunities. Don't miss out – register here: https://ow.ly/viJz50T3tzu
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How effective are diaper distribution programs at supporting families with lower incomes? OPRE's new evaluation design report describes our approach to evaluating the first federal Diaper Distribution Pilot. Learn how Westat and our partners are assessing the program to improve family support and address crucial needs. https://ow.ly/8Mh450T27ih
Approaches to Evaluating a Federal Diaper Distribution Pilot - Westat
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