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WHY CHOOSE iRT?

iRT is a behavioral sciences research company that conducts translational scientific studies; training, technical assistance, & evaluation projects; & dissemination of products and services designed to improve the health & well-being of youth, families, organizations, & communities.

Our products and services are research-based and outcomes-driven.

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RESEARCH-BASED SERVICES

iRT is committed to making a difference in the lives of children, parents, families, and schools.

Evidence-based – Research is the foundation of everything we do
Tested – As results come in, products, services, and strategies are improved
Focused on People – We care deeply about our customers and partners

OUR SERVICES

ASSESSMENT

We create psychometrically strong measures using audio-CASI, video prompts, and illustrations, which are especially useful for administration to youth. Measures can be administered using our project management software on computers, tablets, or smartphones.

EVALUATION

Let us help you develop a plan, create a logic model, design measures, and evaluate the effectiveness of your program.

DESIGN

Our team of creative professionals offer an array of services, including graphic design, illustration, and multimedia production, to help enhance your products.

E-LEARNING

We can build your training, intervention, or curriculum for conducting in-person instruction or interactive, multimedia, asynchronous web-based learning.

NEWS ARTICLES

Journal of Health Communication Publishes iRT’s New Research on Media Aware Parent

Elizabeth Porter2023-02-23T20:45:18+00:00

January 31, 2023, Durham, NC – Media Aware Parent, one of iRT’s self-paced, online prevention programs, is designed to equip parents of teens with the skills they need to engage in high-quality conversations with their [...]

New product! Building the Foundation for Mentees Virtual Toolkit: Demystifying Mentoring for Youth While Building Their Motivation and Skills to Safely and Fully Participate in a Mentoring Relationship

Elizabeth Porter2023-02-23T20:46:53+00:00

January 31, 2023, Durham, NC – Most mentees participating in a youth mentoring program are signed up to participate by one or more of their parents, and if you ask them, what they will [...]

iRT Creates Virtual Reality Scenarios for Plan My Ride to Prevent Impaired and Distracted Driving

Elizabeth Porter2023-02-23T20:50:48+00:00

January 31, 2023, Durham, NC – iRT is dedicated to developing high quality, evidence-based programs for children, teens, and families using emerging technologies. Drs. Rebecca Stelter and Allison Schmidt, research scientists at iRT, are integrating [...]

Innovation. Research. Training.

Quality research and products promoting health and wellness