We work toward our mission in three main focus areas:
POLICY & PREVENTION
Reducing the harmful effects of chronic disease through the development, dissemination, and implementation of public health prevention policies.
DISSEMINATION & IMPLEMENTATION
Sharing and implementing the results of public health science effectively in healthcare settings, communities, and states.
SYSTEMS SCIENCE
Studying the complex nature of systems, using new methodologies such as social network analysis, agent-based modeling, and system dynamics.
PROJECTS
User Guides
Working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health, we develop user guides for state programs on various tobacco prevention topics.
Tobacco Town
In collaboration with partners from Brookings, University of North Carolina, and Stanford, we use agent-based modeling to study patterns of tobacco purchasing in the retail setting.
PUBLICATIONS
Read our newest publication: Best Practices User Guide: Cessation in Tobacco Prevention and Control
NEWS
Applications are open for the 2nd annual Systems Science for Social Impact (SSSI) Summer Training Institute!
I appreciate the sincere help provided by my supervisor and colleagues in every step. Also, the working atmosphere here is supportive and full of positive energy. I feel that I am treated with patience, kindness, and respect.
– Xinyang Yi, Brown School Social Policy MSW 2020
SERVICES
We offer services in the areas of Evaluation, Sustainability Assessment & Action Planning, and Research & Data Analysis.
TRAINING
Our faculty and staff are committed to sharing knowledge and expertise with other professionals.