Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

University Outreach and Engagement
Michigan State University
Kellogg Center
219 S. Harrison Road, Room 93
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1022

The Engaged Research and Evaluation Center (EREC) conducts research and evaluation projects focused on the access, quality, and impacts of initiatives for the public good. EREC bridges university expertise with community needs by translating research into practical, user-friendly products such as policy briefs, reports, academic manuscripts, community meetings, webinars, and online interactive maps and data dashboards. The team has extensive experience partnering with communities at all levels to produce engaged scholarship and promote a healthier, more productive environment for all.

Website: https://erec.msu.edu

Telephone: (517) 353-8977

FAX: (517) 432-9541


  • Photo of Jamie Heng-Chieh Wu

    Jamie Heng-Chieh Wu

    Director, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center
    Research Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies

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  • Photo of Hope Akaeze

    Hope Akaeze

    Project Statistician, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of Minchuan (Sabrina) Anderson

    Minchuan (Sabrina) Anderson

    Research Specialist, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of Marissa Castellana

    Marissa Castellana

    Professional Aide, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Placeholder photo for Teresa Herbowicz

    Teresa Herbowicz

    Senior Project Manager, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of Amy Mason

    Amy Mason

    Program Coordinator, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of E. Beth Prince

    E. Beth Prince

    Training Director, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of Holli  Schlukebir

    Holli Schlukebir

    Research Technologist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of Gretchen Sheneman

    Gretchen Sheneman

    Outreach Specialist, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of Deborah Stoddard

    Deborah Stoddard

    Project Coordinator, Research Assistant I, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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  • Photo of Xuran Wang

    Xuran Wang

    Data Scientist, Research Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center
    Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education

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  • Photo of Nai-Kuan Yang

    Nai-Kuan Yang

    Quantitative Team Manager, Academic Specialist, Engaged Research and Evaluation Center

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