October 2025

Adam Pendergrass, Anika Cathcart, Parker Case

Research Assistants Adam Pendergrass, Anika Cathcart, and Parker Case, overseen by Research Associate McAllister Hall, recently completed a qualitative evaluation of the Wood River Ability Program’s adjustable sit-ski. The project set out to answer three key questions: What impact does the WRAP sit-ski have on athletes and programs? What areas could be improved? And what partnerships might support future development?  Following interviews with sit-ski users and coaches, the team found the equipment to be widely praised for comfort, adjustability, and ease of use. At the same time, participants identified opportunities for improvement such as adjustability for those with spinal curvature, post slippage, and more. These findings highlight WRAP’s important role in adaptive nordic skiing and provide recommendations to enhance both equipment design and delivery.

Guest Contribution to Socio

McAllister Hall

Research Associate and Manager of Student Engagement McAllister Hall recently contributed to Socio; reflecting on IPI’s work with New Path Community Housing, Hall discusses the benefits of Permanent Supportive Housing. Read her thoughts about Boise’s approach to Housing First.

IPI is hiring!

Looking for a paid Spring Internship? Look no further! We’re hiring students for Spring Semester – join us as we serve decision-makers in Idaho and beyond. Learn more and apply via our Student Interest Form.

September Realty Report

Maria Onaindia, Anika Cathcart, McAllister Hall

Our September Realty Report is here! 📊 Get the latest insights on market trends, home prices, and more – your comprehensive look at what’s happening in Southwestern Idaho’s housing market. 

Vanessa Fry Published in Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement

Jared L. Talley, Idaho State Policy Advisor for The Nature Conservancy, Krista E. Paulsen, professor in the School of Public Service (SPS), Jen Schneider, professor in SPS and Interim Dean for the College of Innovation and Design, and Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, associate research professor in SPS, published a new article on new and shifting challenges to universities’ public engagement efforts in the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (JHEOE; Volume 29, Number 3). JHEOE is the premier peer-reviewed, international, and interdisciplinary journal to advance theory and practice related to all forms of outreach and engagement between higher education institutions and communities. Read the full article.

• Housing First and the Economics of Stability: Lessons from New Path, Socio, October 1, 2025
• Boise landlord urges city to offer incentives for those keeping rent below market rates, Idaho News 6, October 3, 2025
• Sociology researchers to study free breakfast in the Boise School District, Boise State News, October 15, 2025