The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles (StudyLA) is the premier public research organization studying the dynamic region of Los Angeles. It is recognized as one of the leading undergraduate research centers in the nation, and is an acknowledged LA authority in public opinion surveys, exit polls, and leadership and community studies.
Since 1996, StudyLA has conducted groundbreaking research throughs its LA Votes Election Study, LA Riots Anniversary Study, Public Opinion Survey, and Leaders Survey.
The research center provides rigorous, mentored research experiences for undergraduate students with an emphasis on hands-on field research.
