{"id":5273,"date":"2021-03-25T16:36:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T21:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/research-teams\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:48:30","slug":"research-teams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/about\/research-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Data Labs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center’s Data Labs team of data scientists, computational social scientists and DevOps engineers uses computational methods to complement and expand on the Center\u2019s existing research agenda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Global Attitudes and Trends<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s researchers in global attitudes and trends study international public opinion on an array of subjects, ranging from people\u2019s assessments of their own lives to their attitudes about the current state of the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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International Survey Methods<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s international methods team ensures that all cross-national and multicultural projects we conduct continue to meet the highest standards of data quality and representativeness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Internet and Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s internet and technology researchers study the social impact of digital technologies, such as internet and broadband, mobile connectivity and social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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News and Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s journalism and media researchers study news and information trends, including public perceptions of the news media; evolving news consumption habits in a digital age; and key audience and economic indicators within the media industry itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Race and Ethnicity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s researchers in issues of race and ethnicity chronicle the diverse, ever-changing racial and ethnic landscape of the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Religion and Public Life<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s researchers in religion and public life study religious change in the United States and around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Science and Society<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s science and society researchers study social, ethical and policy questions raised by discoveries and innovations in science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social and Demographic Trends<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s social and demographic trends researchers study the behaviors and attitudes of Americans in various realms of daily life, combining original public opinion research with economic and demographic analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. Politics and Policy<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s U.S. politics and policy team produces public opinion research on Americans\u2019 attitudes about national politics and major policy issues, including timely and topical polling on the issues of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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U.S. Survey Methods<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Center\u2019s survey methodologists manage our American Trends Panel<\/a> and provide guidance for all of the Center\u2019s domestic public opinion research to ensure it meets the highest standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for our data?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for research on a specific topic, see see our categorized list of topics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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About Us<\/h2>