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Westat, demonstrating technical and managerial excellence since 1963, is recognized as one of the foremost research, statistical survey, and communications organizations in the United States. We provide services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. 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 Beijing, China; Liberia, Costa Rica; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Bangkok, Thailand. Westat is committed to providing accessible media on Facebook. Should you experience difficulties with any posted media, please send us a message. An alternative format will be provided upon request. Comment Standards

We welcome and look forward to your thoughts and comments! Westat is committed to maintaining an open and honest dialogue with you and will take comments and feedback into consideration. By using or accessing the Westat page on a social media site, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the site. We request that you only post comments and/or content that is relevant to the topic being discussed and refrain from advertising or promoting goods or services. Treat others respectfully and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Violations of these standards may result in being blocked or having the comment/content removed. We retain the discretion to determine which comments to respond to and which comments violate our comment standards. We also reserve the right to remove and/or not allow comments to be posted. Westat will not edit comments to remove objectionable content. The views expressed within posted comments do not necessarily reflect those of Westat. If a comment or post concerns you, please message Westat social media directly at [email protected].

01/18/2025

On Monday we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy by giving back to our communities via acts of service. Whether it’s cleaning up a park, serving at a food bank, or mentoring youth, every act of kindness can make a difference. How do you plan to give back? If you’re near our headquarters in Montgomery County, MD, you can check out this list of events for ideas! https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/index?tag=MLK2025

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children birth through 3 years. Westat’s Adele Polson and Doreen De L...
01/17/2025

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children birth through 3 years. Westat’s Adele Polson and Doreen De Leonardis, PhD, presented at the 2025 Discussions Advancing Research in Transportation Safety (DARTS) Conference earlier this month, sharing important and meaningful takeaways on reducing child passenger deaths.

ML can enhance survey assessments: New research co-authored by Westat expert Hanyu Sun, PhD, shows how combining Machine...
01/16/2025

ML can enhance survey assessments: New research co-authored by Westat expert Hanyu Sun, PhD, shows how combining Machine Learning with a recorded interview system called CARI can automatically identify problematic survey questions. This breakthrough makes survey development more efficient across large-scale data collections in real time while maintaining expert-level quality. Read more:

How can cutting-edge technology transform the way surveys are conducted? In 2023, Westat experts co-authored a Survey Practice paper, Can Machine Learning

Excited to highlight key U.S. Department of Education contracts! Westat is leading research on how to study English lear...
01/15/2025

Excited to highlight key U.S. Department of Education contracts! Westat is leading research on how to study English learners, providing technical assistance for Promise Neighborhoods' cradle-to-career programs, and evaluating Regional Education Labs (RELs). Learn how we're helping create opportunities for every student to succeed and pushing the boundaries of what we know about what works for disadvantaged students.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has awarded several essential contracts to Westat to advance learning effectiveness for students and strengthen relationships between schools and communities.

Members of Westat’s staff attended Special Olympics DC's annual Night of Trees Gala last month. Special Olympics DC serv...
01/15/2025

Members of Westat’s staff attended Special Olympics DC's annual Night of Trees Gala last month. Special Olympics DC serves more than 2,500 athletes and provides year-round sports training and competitions. Westat is thrilled to be able to support this important organization.

Declining survey response rates are creating significant challenges for researchers, affecting both data quality and res...
01/13/2025

Declining survey response rates are creating significant challenges for researchers, affecting both data quality and research costs across industries. Westat experts have identified viable strategies to combat these challenges. Here, in a Q&A session, Westat data science expert Gizem Korkmaz, PhD, gives her insights on how combining machine learning and paradata can transform survey participation rates.

Gizem Korkmaz discusses the potential, challenges, and future of combining paradata with machine learning to address declining survey response rates.

How can we protect privacy while keeping vital survey data accessible? A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering...
01/09/2025

How can we protect privacy while keeping vital survey data accessible? A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report featuring Westat expert Tom Krenzke outlines strategies to safeguard respondent information in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).

Safeguarding respondent confidentiality has become increasingly challenging due to the proliferation of databases containing personal information. A new report tackles these issues, outlining strategies to make SIPP data accessible while protecting privacy.

At DARTS 2025, Westat experts Adele Polson and Doreen De Leonardis, PhD, will present innovative approaches to child pas...
01/07/2025

At DARTS 2025, Westat experts Adele Polson and Doreen De Leonardis, PhD, will present innovative approaches to child passenger safety. Their research spans nationwide digital car seat check data and emerging ride-share safety concerns. Join us January 9-11 in Washington, DC, to learn how data drives safety improvements.

Westat experts will present at the 2025 Discussions Advancing Research in Transportation Safety (DARTS) Conference, held Jan. 9-11 in Washington, D.C.

Tomorrow’s National Trivia Day! Celebrate with one of these fun and education Kahoot! games from the U.S. Census Bureau....
01/03/2025

Tomorrow’s National Trivia Day! Celebrate with one of these fun and education Kahoot! games from the U.S. Census Bureau. They cover topics from history to sports and more!

We are delighted to share new Kahoots tied to kid-friendly statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Happy New Year!
01/02/2025

Happy New Year!

Take a look back at 2024 with the U.S. Census Bureau's Year in Review! Check out key insights and 12 data-rich stories t...
12/31/2024

Take a look back at 2024 with the U.S. Census Bureau's Year in Review! Check out key insights and 12 data-rich stories that shaped the year:

We review a year of change in our nation, from increased diversity and declining fertility to post-pandemic economic recovery and lower poverty rates.

Westat staff met in-person and online earlier this month for our quarterly “Let’s Talk.” This internal talk show gives u...
12/27/2024

Westat staff met in-person and online earlier this month for our quarterly “Let’s Talk.” This internal talk show gives us an opportunity to learn about new company initiatives, talk about how we apply our company values in our everyday work, and stay on top of developments in our upcoming move to Bethesda! Westat President and CEO, Scott Royal, PhD, invited experts including Brian Sokol, MS, our new Vice President of Data Architecture and Data Engineering, to join him for this episode.

Happy Holidays!
12/24/2024

Happy Holidays!

Get into the festive spirit with U.S. Census Bureau's sparkling collection of holiday-related facts and figures. Discove...
12/23/2024

Get into the festive spirit with U.S. Census Bureau's sparkling collection of holiday-related facts and figures. Discover the data behind the season's magic!

This festive season is a time for celebrating, gift giving, reflection, and thanks. The Census Bureau presents these holiday-related facts from its collection.

12/20/2024

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? U.S. Census Bureau's Winter Wonderland Kahoot is glistening! Discover America's merriest places in this festive data journey!

Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

Westat’s Transportation Safety experts, Adele Polson and Doreen De Leonardis, PhD, will share the latest insights on chi...
12/19/2024

Westat’s Transportation Safety experts, Adele Polson and Doreen De Leonardis, PhD, will share the latest insights on child passenger safety research at the 2025 DARTS Conference. Join us January 9-11 in Washington, DC, to discover how digital innovation and new data are transforming transportation safety.

Westat experts will present at the 2025 Discussions Advancing Research in Transportation Safety (DARTS) Conference, held Jan. 9-11 in Washington, D.C.

12/18/2024

Do you know which two states have the most chocolate makers? Celebrate the season with U.S. Census Bureau Bureau's holiday Kahoot game! Test your knowledge of festive facts and seasonal statistics in this fun winter challenge!

Join a game of kahoot here. Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn - any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages!

Snow, sleet & ice create dangerous driving conditions. NHTSA reminds you to prepare for winter weather to stay safe on t...
12/17/2024

Snow, sleet & ice create dangerous driving conditions. NHTSA reminds you to prepare for winter weather to stay safe on the roads. Check your vehicle and get essential safety tips before you travel. https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips

Ways to prepare yourself and your vehicle to drive in winter weather conditions. Learn about changes to tires, batteries, car seats and more.

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Westat, demonstrating technical and managerial excellence since 1963, is recognized as one of the foremost research, statistical survey, and communications organizations in the United States. We provide services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. 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 Facebook. Should you experience difficulties with any posted media, please send us a message. An alternative format will be provided upon request. Comment Standards We welcome and look forward to your thoughts and comments! Westat is committed to maintaining an open and honest dialogue with you and will take comments and feedback into consideration. By using or accessing the Westat page on a social media site, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the site. We request that you only post comments and/or content that is relevant to the topic being discussed and refrain from advertising or promoting goods or services. Treat others respectfully and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws. Violations of these standards may result in being blocked or having the comment/content removed. We retain the discretion to determine which comments to respond to and which comments violate our comment standards. We also reserve the right to remove and/or not allow comments to be posted. Westat will not edit comments to remove objectionable content. The views expressed within posted comments do not necessarily reflect those of Westat. If a comment or post concerns you, please message Westat social media directly at [email protected].