معرفی
Katarzyna (Kasia) Steinka-Fry is a Senior Research Assistant II at the HEDCO Institute within the University of Oregon's College of Education. She specializes in data management, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis with over 15 years of experience in social and health sciences evaluation research.
Education:
- MPA (Public Administration), Augusta University, GA (2008)
- M.A. and B.A. in Sociology, University of Gdańsk, Poland (2006)
Research Interests:
Her work focuses on interventions for juvenile offenders, adolescent substance use, teen pregnancy prevention, maternal and infant health, school safety, and academic achievement. She conducts rapid evidence reviews and syntheses related to K-12 schooling, emphasizing students' educational, social, behavioral, and emotional well-being.
Publications:
Her publications highlight expertise in meta-analytic studies on adolescent health, school safety, and interventions. Notable works include analyses of federally funded programs and school security measures.
Awards:
- Georgia Rotary Student Program Scholarship (2004-2005)
Grants & Teams:
She collaborates on research funded by federal initiatives and participates in interdisciplinary teams at the HEDCO Institute. Her work often intersects with policy analysis and healthcare interventions.
Labs/Teams:
Primary affiliation with the HEDCO Institute, which focuses on evidence-based research in education and health.
