Influents Innovations

05/21/2026

Adults ages 35 - 65 needed for research study. Help us pilot-test measures for a proposed study on adult life experiences, physical activity, and overall well-being.
https://www.ori.org/mental_toughness_pilot_recruitment/

05/14/2026

05/05/2026

To every teacher who has ever sat with a child and sounded out a word together — thank you.
doesn't happen by accident. It happens in classrooms, in read-alouds, in the patient repetition of "M says mmm — like in mama." It happens in the small daily moments that, over a school year, add up to something enormous.
This , we're celebrating the who know that early literacy isn't magic — it's method. And that the right routine, delivered consistently, changes a child's trajectory.
was built for like you: translating into short, age-appropriate daily routines that are easy to deliver and powerful over time. Because your five minutes today is a reader tomorrow.
Thank you for doing the work that matters most. 📖✨
💬 Preschool teachers — what's your go-to phonics routine? Share below 👇

05/05/2026

To every who has ever sat with a child and sounded out a word together — thank you.

Childhood literacy doesn't happen by accident. It happens in classrooms, in read-alouds, in the patient repetition of "M says mmm — like in mama." It happens in the small daily moments that, over a school year, add up to something enormous.

This , we're celebrating the preschool educators who know that isn't magic — it's method. And that the right routine, delivered consistently, changes a child's trajectory.

was built for teachers like you: translating into short, age-appropriate daily routines that are easy to deliver and powerful over time. Because your five minutes today is a reader tomorrow.

Thank you for doing the work that matters most. 📖✨
💬 Drop a ❤️ if a teacher changed your life through reading.

04/22/2026

Big news! Our research on a program helping parents build healthy brushing habits with their little ones is officially published in JMIR Formative Research. formative.jmir.org/2026/1/e70346

Built by and Oregon Research Institute, tested with families in Head Start of Lane County, and funded by NIH/NIDCR.

Because every kid deserves a healthy smile from the start.

04/09/2026

Are you an Asian American parent who has experienced pregnancy loss?
Researchers at Influents Innovations are creating a therapeutic program to support bereaved parents and a training for healthcare providers to better support families —and we need your voice.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲.
By sharing your experience in a recorded video conversation, you and your story can offer comfort, validation, and hope to others navigating grief. Time commitment is one 1.5-2.5-hour Zoom interview (includes setup assistance).

𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭:
- Your loss experience and timing
- Physical and emotional aspects of your journey
- Helpful vs. harmful responses from medical providers
- Helpful vs. harmful responses from family/friends/strangers
- What has supported you through grief

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞:
Compensation for your time
Professional ring light to keep

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲?
Fill out this interest form: https://ori.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EOitVvRjEJ5bv0📧 [email protected]

This research is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health Grant 2R44MH126788-02 and approved by the Oregon Research Institute Institutional Review Board. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the funding institute.

04/09/2026

¿Eres madre o padre que ha experimentado una pérdida durante el embarazo?

Investigadores de Influents Innovations están creando un programa terapéutico para apoyar a padres y madres en duelo, y una capacitación para profesionales de la salud para que puedan brindar un mejor apoyo a las familias —y necesitamos tu voz.

𝐓𝐮 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐢́𝐚 𝐚𝐲𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐚 𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐨. Al compartir tu experiencia en una conversación grabada en video, tu historia puede ofrecer consuelo, validación y esperanza a otras personas que están atravesando el duelo. El compromiso de tiempo es una entrevista por Zoom de 1.5 a 2.5 horas (incluye asistencia con la configuración).

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨́𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐨/𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨:
Tu experiencia de pérdida y el momento en que ocurrió
Los aspectos físicos y emocionales de tu proceso
Respuestas útiles vs. dañinas por parte de profesionales de la salud
Respuestas útiles vs. dañinas por parte de familiares/amigos/desconocidos
Lo que te ha ayudado a atravesar el duelo

𝐋𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬: Compensación por tu tiempo Un aro de luz profesional para que lo conserves

¿𝐓𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐮 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚? Completa este formulario de interés o escríbenos a 📧 [email protected]

Esta investigación está financiada por la Subvención 2R44MH126788-02 del Instituto Nacional de Salud Mental y aprobada por la Junta de Revisión Institucional del Oregon Research Institute. Las opiniones expresadas no representan necesariamente las del instituto financiador.

03/20/2026

Brushing twice a day for two minutes helps prevent cavities and builds lifelong oral health.
The Be Ready to Smile app helps parents and caregivers make brushing routines with young children easier and more fun.