The Social and Economic Sciences Research Center at Washington State University is celebrating its 55th anniversary on Wednesday, September 24, with a keynote address from Robert L. Santos, former director of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Santos will speak on “Pursuing Excellence: A Rocky, Twisty Journey of Discovery in Statistics and Research” from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center in Pullman, followed by a reception from 4:30 – 5:30 pm.
Founded in 1970, SESRC has become the largest university-based survey research center in the Pacific Northwest. The center’s work has influenced public policy and survey science, including Don Dillman’s groundbreaking “Total Design Method” in 1978.
The anniversary celebration will also include an open house at the SESRC Data Collection Unit from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at WSU Research Park.
All events are free and open to the public. More information is available on the SESRC 55th Anniversary website.