Welcome to the Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics, also known as the MAP Academy. Our mission is to promote the advancement of methodologies, applied analytics and data infrastructure to support and enhance rigorous research within the social, behavioral, health and educational sciences.
What We Do
The MAP Academy collaborates with scholars to support and enhance their work. We also conduct original research and provide events and training opportunities. Most importantly, our work aims to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Collaboration & Supports
We collaborate with scholars engaged in applied, field-based human research across the University of Nebraska system and beyond. We provide high-quality supports during all phases of research.
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Research
We conduct original research in five primary areas, including measurement, prevention/intervention science, applied analytics, statistics and modeling.
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Events & Training
We offer events and training opportunities, including hosting visiting scholars, in-house presentations and methodology workshops. We also maintain a video archive of past presentations.
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Our Expertise
The MAP Academy gives scholars a competitive edge with its expertise in rigorous and applied research, methods and data infrastructure, leading to and supporting federally funded projects. Our primary areas of expertise include:
Latest News
Video now available of Lorey Wheeler's 202425 Methodology Applications Series presentation
Video is available of the Oct. 4 Methodology Applications Series presentation by Lorey Wheeler, MAP Academy director.
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Research reveals ‘the good life’ better for some Nebraska families than others
After examining local, state and national databases, researchers conclude that expanding and enhancing supports for Nebraska’s families is crucial to the health and well-being of current and future generations.
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2024-25 Methodology Application Series begins Oct. 4
The MAP Academy’s 2024-25 Methodology Application Series: Supporting and Leveraging Robust Research Data Systems kicks off Oct. 4 with a presentaiton from Lorey Wheeler, MAP Academy director.
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MAP Academy opens call for 2024-25 ‘Catalyst’ proposals
The MAP Academy invites interdisciplinary faculty from throughout the University of Nebraska system to submit proposals for the 2024-25 Applied Analytics and Data Infrastructure (AADI) Catalyst Program.
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Project examines public perceptions on poverty’s causes, solutions
Jamy Rentschler, MAP Academy postdoctoral fellow, is exploring people’s evolving perceptions of poverty and its causes — and what can be done to fix the problem.
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Cross-campus collaboration helps sharpen focus on teacher shortages, job satisfaction
Aprille Phillips, associate professor of educational administration at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, is working with MAP Academy colleagues to streamline a study exploring teacher job satisfaction and retention in rural Nebraska.
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