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As October and National Disability Employment Awareness Month come to an end, our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace at Westat remains unwavering. We proudly support our Disabilities and Caregiving Employee Resource Group (ERG) year-round, creating an environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to grow and thrive. What do ERG members think about working at Westat and being part of the ERG? We asked them! “People with disabilities learn early to adapt and navigate a world not built for them. This experience builds invaluable business skills such as creativity, problem solving, advanced planning, and innovation.” – Karen Moyes “It’s a safe place where we cheer on each success no matter how small and support each other through life’s tricky situations.” – Sharon Avrunin-Becker “I appreciate and have benefitted from Westat’s values of inclusion and belonging…I am grateful for this ERG for giving me the opportunity to fight stigma.” – Jeannie Hudnall “Everyone benefits when we build a workplace that includes people with disabilities and caregivers.” – Alisha Creel, PhD “I joined the ERG to serve as a community ally in support of fostering a welcoming and collaborative culture that respects and empowers everyone.” – Rene Walker www.westat.com/careers #NDEAM #DisabilityAwareness

Westat and IonQ experts Fatih Selekler and Nicole Barberis will be presenting at the FDA's 2024 Scientific Computing and Digital Transformation Symposium, November 4-6. The presentation and panel discussion on "Innovating Regulatory Science with Quantum Computing" will be held on November 5 at 2:45 pm. https://ow.ly/LQLU50TRaue

Westat's Allison Crean Davis, PhD, will be featured at #SOCAP24 as part of a panel discussion on “Beyond Learning Outcomes: Strategic Impact Measurement in Education.” Discover insights on comprehensive strategies for measuring educational and social benefits on Oct 28 in San Francisco. https://ow.ly/Un3N50TTfXu

How effective is the RSV vaccine for older adults? A recent study co-authored by Westat researchers provides some of the first real-world data on RSV vaccine effectiveness in adults 60 and older. Read more on the results: https://ow.ly/ejcI50TRLCk

Attention parents! It’s #TeenDriverSafetyWeek, a time to talk to your teens about making safe choices while driving, including not driving impaired or distracted, wearing a seatbelt, and not speeding. https://lnkd.in/gZf985YF

Did COVID-19 school closures affect children's access to disability benefits? A recent study co-authored by Westat's David Wittenburg, PhD, discusses how changes in schooling formats during the pandemic impacted SSI applications for children. Discover how schools influence low-income families' access to vital support. https://ow.ly/P1l250TOw6c

Westat's public health experts are heading to the 2024 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN, Oct 27-30. Our researchers are presenting on maternal health, child nutrition, and more. Visit booth #605 to discuss our work, careers, and internships. Explore our full lineup of presentations: https://ow.ly/enqp50TNWxB

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn about the Sister Study and Westat's work in supporting efforts to uncover genetic and environmental risk factors for breast cancer. Discover how our research is making a difference. https://ow.ly/pe6O50TQOAB

Westat's Jeri Mulrow, MS, will deliver a keynote speech at the 2024 FCSM Conference! On Tuesday, October 22nd, at 11am Jeri will discuss "Federal Statistics: Building on the Past, Looking to the Future." Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader in the field. https://ow.ly/5MNn50TIUAS

Westat conducted the 2024 Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HESMA) Survey. This research provides data on sexual assault and misconduct helping member schools create safe, responsive environments. Read more on the latest report: https://ow.ly/Cggo50TPNLM