Research Projects

Primary IRL Contributors: Brady Horton, Brendan Lin, Dyson Smith, Jeremy Elvander

Additional IRL Contributors: Amanda Li, Hannah Wen, Isabella Gonzales, Jackson Sousa, Meenakshi Iyer, Pearl Vishen

External Contributors: Anneka Sarzi, Danielle Shank, Scott Judson

Working with UCDPD and Saferide services, IRL is planning a survey to gauge student experiences with Saferide. In conjunction with data collected from the new saferide app, IRL is analyzing pain points for saferide and strategizing data-driven ways to improve the service.

IRL is working with the California Aggie on a survey project to analyze readership trends with the goal of improving engagement with our campus newspaper. We are conducting analysis and presenting this project next week. 

IRL is working with units, committees, and commissions across ASUCD to deliver a comprehensive staff satisfaction survey to evaluate employee needs and provide better services to student workers as a student association. 

As part of the transportation project, IRL is working with campus partners to install permanent bicycle counters around campus. These counters will offer valuable data for campus planners and researchers, providing the a first-of-its-kind opportunity to comprehensively study bike use on campus.

Working with Unitrans, EPI,  DOTS, ITS, Campus Planning, Capitol Corridor, Yolo County Transit District, and SPIN bike, IRL research is working on a state of the art transportation database and yearly report. We are analyzing public/private transportation, micromobility, and greater connections to regional planning/goals for transportation in Davis. This project will better connect transportation data in Davis, and provide an opportunity for better transportation planning, resulting in an interactive website.

ASUCD Innovation and Research Lab: Amanda Li (Associate Director), Jeremy Elvander (Senior Researcher), Hannah Wen (Researcher), Meenakshi Iyer (Researcher), Pearl Vishen (Researcher).

ASUCD Student Advocate Office: Cindy Nguyen (Case Advisor).

ASUCD Housing Advising for Undergraduate Students: Annette Gutierrez (Unit Director).