Research
Leveraging the resources of the nation’s capital and the world-class facilities at GW, the Cisneros Institute brings together university scholars across disciplines to support and elevate research related to the Institute’s priorities. Our multi-dimensional approach informs and results in innovative solutions that are data-driven and relevant for the communities we study.
Current Projects
Metropolitan Washington Workshop on Immigration & Race
The Metropolitan Washington Workshop on Immigration & Race is a network of scholars dedicated to conducting research and advancing understanding of immigrant networks, social and economic integration, immigrant entrepreneurship, and challenges of exclusion and resentment among native-born populations in one of the top five destinations for newcomers in the United States — the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Cisneros Research & Policy Colloquia
The Cisneros Research and Policy Colloquia is an invite-only series of gatherings with experts to discuss pressing contemporary issues at the nexus of research and policy. During each convening, thoughts leaders on the topic of focus are invited to provide insights to the group, answer questions, and engage in discussion. The Cisneros Institute then uses these insights to shape its research and produce public-facing products that are translatable for researchers and policymakers.
Caminos al Bienestar / Pathways to Health
In collaboration with colleagues in Public Health, Caminos al Bienestar uses cutting-edge research methods and an interdisciplinary team of investigators to advance knowledge of how neighborhoods, schools, policy contexts, and families shape the health and development of U.S. Latino/a adolescents. Research insights from the project inform the development of policies and programs supporting positive pathways to health and well-being for the growing U.S. Latino/a youth population.
Completed Projects
The Immigrant Youth Project
The Immigrant Youth Project was a collaborative research study supported by the National Science Foundation and conducted by researchers at the University of South Florida and the Cisneros Institute at the George Washington University.
This project collected stories about the experiences of immigrant young adults living in Florida to understand their social and emotional well-being.
Partnerships
- LatCrim.org
LatCrim is the leading resource for research about crime, violence and justice that both involve and impact the Latina/o/x population. We inform policymakers, practitioners, students, and community stakeholders of research on crime, violence, and justice policies and practices that involve and impact the Latina/o/x population in the U.S., so that we can advocate for justice in marginalized Latina/o/x communities while working to address barriers to equitable treatment and access to resources faced by Latina/o/x Americans.
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino/a/x students and young professionals, and convenes Members of Congress and other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community.
- American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education
The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) addresses issues and concerns affecting Hispanics, with a focus on higher education.
- Excelencia in Education
Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education to address the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce and for civic leadership.