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Mathematica Policy Research Hires 1,000th Employee
Contact: Amy Berridge, (609) 945-3378
PRINCETON, NJ—July 8, 2013—Mathematica Policy Research reached a major milestone in its history when it announced the addition of its 1,000th employee today. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and owned by its employees, Mathematica is dedicated to improving public well-being through evidence-based research and data collection. The company has offices in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Cambridge, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; Oakland, Calif.; and Washington, DC. Mathematica is also home to several specialized research centers, including the Center for Studying Disability Policy, the Center for Improving Research Evidence, the Center on Health Care Effectiveness, and the recently launched Center for International Policy and Research Evaluation.
“From our founding as an architect of social policy research 45 years ago to our pioneering work today, Mathematica’s most important asset is its people. This milestone is an important opportunity for us to reflect on the past, recognize the value and contributions of every employee, and prepare for a future in which our work will be more essential than it’s ever been in shaping policy and improving public well-being,” said Paul Decker, president and CEO of Mathematica. “In expanding our base of expertise, we are better equipped to serve our clients and accomplish our mission as we work across the country and around the globe to provide high quality research, data, and analysis that stands up to the most demanding review and scrutiny.”
Mathematica has been at the forefront of the effort to assess the effectiveness of public policies and programs, having conducted some of the most important studies in several key areas, including: disability, early childhood, education, family support, health care, international, labor, and nutrition. In the United States and around the world, Mathematica seeks to improve public well-being by delivering thorough and innovative program evaluation, objective policy research and interpretation, sophisticated survey design and data collection, comprehensive performance measurement and data management, measures development, technical assistance, and advanced methodological expertise. Its clients and partners include foundations, federal and state governments, and private-sector and international organizations.