UNF polling lab ranks among best in the nation
The University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) is ranked in the top 25 best public opinion polling centers in the nation, according to recently released rankings by the most respected pollster rating authority, FiveThirtyEight.
PORL earned an A/B rating and contributed to the Siena/New York Times Upshot recent midterm election project completed last fall, credited as being the most accurate pollster in what was the most accurate year of polling in the past 30 years.
PORL is one of only two live caller academic survey centers in Florida. The full-service survey research facility, operated by UNF students under the direction of experienced national polling authority Dr. Michael Binder, collects and shares data that contributes to the knowledge and public understanding of impactful social, economic, political and health issues. The program produces reliable data through carefully executed research of the highest caliber of academic integrity to provide partners and policymakers with independent, non-partisan information directly from clients and constituents.
The lab receives the most national media attention for its political polling, but also works with clients from across the public and private sectors on topics like market awareness and customer satisfaction. PORL hopes to expand greater into healthcare survey industry.
Student involvement is a core component of all PORL research studies, engaging hundreds of students every year across UNF’s colleges and departments. Working at the PORL provides experiential learning opportunities, valuable skills in data collection and survey research, and a safe, comfortable on-campus working environment. PORL is a unique experience where students learn to communicate with various voices across the United States, contribute to public discourse, raise awareness and impact policies. Students learn about commitment to objectivity and transparency using scientific and accurate data that can be recreated and confirmed.