Welcome to the MAP Academy
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.
Learn About UsWhat 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:
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National data reveal breastfeeding barriers for new moms at work
UNO researchers enlist MAP Academy’s expertise in analyzing a decade of data to explore the relationship between new mothers returning to work and the decision to continue breastfeeding.
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Video available of Alexandra Terrill's spring 2025 methodology presentation
Video is now available of the April 4 methodology presentation by the University of Utah's Alexandra Terrill.
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Video available of HyeonJin Yoon's Methodology Applications Series presentation
Video is how available of the March 28 Methodology Applications Series presentation by HyeonJin Yoon, MAP Academy reseach assistant professor.
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MAP Academy selects two faculty to receive Catalyst awards
UNMC's Ann Rogers, UNO's Kailey Snyder receive 2024-25 AADI Catalyst awards.
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Video available of Jungwon Eum, Amanda Prokasky's Methodology Applications Series presentation
Video is available of the Nov. 8 Methodology Applications Series presentation by Jungwon Eum and Amanda Prokasky, MAP Academy senior research specialists.
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Study explores effects of intergenerational family dynamics on child well-being
Weiman Xu, MAP Academy graduate research assistant, is exploring the association between intergenerational coparenting and child social-emotional development.
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