Welcome!
ALERT Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Do you need help finding specialized equipment or expert services for your research? Whether you are new to the Pitt research community or a regular shared facility user, join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more about the resources available across campus. These sessions will offer an overview of resources available, how to access equipment and services, iLab training, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Join one of the following two webinars:
No prior registration is required and anyone is welcome to join.
In addition, save the date for an in-person Shared Facility Showcase on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026. More information about this event and how to register will be shared soon.
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The mission of the Pittsburgh Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) is to foster innovative, multidisciplinary scholarship that informs public policy and expands scientific knowledge.
The Pittsburgh FSRDC is a secure research facility jointly operated by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau. It provides qualified researchers with access to restricted-use microdata from federal statistical agencies in a highly controlled environment, ensuring strict confidentiality through dedicated workstations without internet or external device access. By enabling analysis of detailed federal data, the center supports advanced research in fields such as economics, public health, business, social policy, political science, and demography, allowing investigators to address questions that cannot be answered with public datasets.
All projects require approval by the Census Bureau and proposal review typically takes 6 – 12 months depending on project complexity and dataset sensitivity.
Primary Sq. Ft: 1125
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Sunday – Saturday |
24 hours |
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| Shawn Ratcliff-Peterson, PhD |
Facility Director
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shawn.ratcliff@census.gov
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Cathedral of Learning
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| Randall Walsh, PhD |
Faculty Co-Director
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walshr@pitt.edu
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Posvar Hall
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| Brian Kovak, PhD |
Faculty Co-Director
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bkovak@cmu.edu
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Carnegie Mellon University
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| Rob Cunningham, PhD |
Executive Director
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rkc27@pitt.edu
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Cathedral of Learning
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