STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCE BLOGS 

Hear directly from our students on the great work they do at PIRL.

Creating Moves to Opportunity: Visions for the Future

Jane Scinta (JHU '22) writes about the Creating Moves to Opportunity (CMTO) program in Seattle, WA, and how mobility programs can best support
low-income families in their housing searches.

The Power of Qualitative Research Amidst COVID-19   

Joseph Boselovic and Jasmine Sausedo, Sociology doctoral students at JHU, write about the power of qualitative research methods to understand the lived experiences of COVID-19 among America's most vulnerable and resilient families. 

Why Landlord Discrimination Persists 

Molly Silvestrini discusses why voucher holders continue to face landlord discrimination and the repercussions of leaving this barrier unaddressed.

Low-Income Families' Views on Home & Opportunity 

Nicole Kiker (JHU '21) writes about the impact of non-economic measures in low-income families' decisions to move to opportunity neighborhoods.

Educational Resources During COVID-19

Claire Zou (JHU '21) reflects on the longstanding inequalities in educational opportunity that are being further exacerbated by the pandemic’s added challenges.

What's a Typical COVID-19 Experience for Poor Families?

James Morrison (JHU '21) writes on how the pandemic has disrupted life for poor families, forcing many to make tradeoffs in education, employment, housing decisions, and health.