Services

Our Services

Our services are available at an hourly rate and can be written into your grant during the proposal development stage or added to your current budget. Please see our Research Support page for more information on working with CYFS.

Communications & Media 

Branding

A great brand starts with a solid foundation. We’re experts in creating stand out visual identities to enhance and reflect your high-quality research.

Strategic Communication

We develop strategic communication plans to refine your messaging and ensure all communications activities are clear, consistent and working toward the same goals.

Web Design & Development

Whether you need a website refresh or one from scratch, we excel in creating accessible, mobile-friendly websites for recruitment and dissemination.

Video Production & Photography

Video is a powerful tool to explain your research and connect with audiences. Our video and photography services can help your research come to life.

Graphic Design

Visuals are key! Whether it’s a brochure, booklet or a proposal graphic, our team can design engaging visuals that are easy for audiences to understand.

Social Media Strategy

We know how important social media is to reach and engage your target audience. From content creation or content calendars, we can leverage social media platforms to help showcase your research.

Data Support & Application Development

Need to store data on a secure server? We’ve got you covered. Our team can assist in database development and data collection websites, making it easier for you to collect and export your data. Learn more.

Interactive Learning

Interactive learning is an effective and often essential way to share knowledge and extend the impact of your work. We produce training videos and virtual learning modules with animations to keep audiences engaged.

Communications & Media 

Branding

A great brand starts with a solid foundation. We’re experts in creating stand out visual identities to enhance and reflect your high-quality research.

Strategic Communication

We develop strategic communication plans to refine your messaging and ensure all communications activities are clear, consistent and working toward the same goals.

Web Design & Development

Whether you need a website refresh or one from scratch, we excel in creating accessible, mobile-friendly websites for recruitment and dissemination.

Video Production & Photography

Video is a powerful tool to explain your research and connect with audiences. Our video and photography services can help your research come to life.

Graphic Design

Visuals are key! Whether it’s a brochure, booklet or a proposal graphic, our team can design engaging visuals that are easy for audiences to understand.

Social Media Strategy

We know how important social media is to reach and engage your target audience. From content creation or content calendars, we can leverage social media platforms to help showcase your research.

Data Support & Application Development

Need to store data on a secure server? We’ve got you covered. Our team can assist in database development and data collection websites, making it easier for you to collect and export your data. Learn more.

Interactive Learning

Interactive learning is an effective and often essential way to share knowledge and extend the impact of your work. We produce training videos and virtual learning modules with animations to keep audiences engaged.

Database & Research Technologies

CYFS is uniquely positioned to assist you collecting, managing and exporting your data into customized reports, making the process simple and effective. We also offer technology support for your research, including technology purchasing, maintenance, troubleshooting, data transfer and more.

Data Collection

  • Build custom, secure data collection websites and mobile applications, including surveys and data entry portals.
  • Design user interfaces that make data collection simple and seamless for you and your audience.
  • Develop features for data collection scheduling and data tracking (e.g., list of survey due dates and completion dates).
  • Integrate Qualtrics and other software into customized websites.

Data Management

  • Store and back-up data safely and securely.
  • Develop distinct user profiles based on permission levels (e.g., administrator, participant, research assistant).
  • Incorporate systems for payment (e.g., training fees).
  • Create relational databases to link research participants (e.g., classroom data linked to teacher data linked to student data via unique IDs).

Data Reporting & Analysis

  • Develop custom data reports for export and use in analytic programs.
  • Generate visual charts and graphs for a variety of user groups (e.g., researchers, schools).

Research Technologies

  • Support technology purchases and provide maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot technology challenges.
  • Identify and maintain appropriate data collection technologies (e.g., virtual technologies).
  • Ensure methods for secure data transfer from field-based research sites.
  • Interface with NU Information Technology Team for seamless support.