Siena Research Institute

The Siena Research Institute (SRI) was founded in 1980 at Siena University in New York's Capital District and conducts regional, statewide and national surveys on business, economic, political, voter, social, academic and historical issues, including both expert and public opinion polls. Siena students and students from other colleges participate in each and every survey conducted. SRI conducts the Siena New York Poll, a monthly snapshot poll of registered voters from throughout New York State on timely political topics, and the New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment, a quarterly look at New Yorkers' willingness to spend. Its results have been published in major regional and national newspapers including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, as well as in scholarly journals, books and encyclopedias, and are regularly featured on local and national television and radio. SRI subscribes to the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Code of Professional Ethics and Practices and is frequently commissioned to conduct surveys for organizations, businesses, and local and state government agencies. Dr. Don Levy serves as Director, and Dr. Doug Lonnstrom is the Founding Director.

The Siena Research Institute (SRI) was founded in 1980 at Siena University in New York's Capital District. It began polling as a regional polling center and grew to be an important part of the political and economic discourse across the country. SRI conducts regional, statewide and national surveys on business, economic, political, voter, social, academic and historical issues, including both expert and public opinion polls. Siena students and students from other colleges participate in each and every survey conducted, gaining experience in political science, computing, communications, sociology, and psychology in a professional setting. SRI frequently employs interns who participate in special projects including event planning, in-depth research, report writing and analysis. Dr. Don Levy came to Siena in August of 2007 and serves as Director of SRI; Dr. Doug Lonnstrom is the Founding Director. In 2026, ReconMR and Siena Research Institute entered into a strategic integration that elevates the future of public policy and public opinion research.

Described as the preeminent academically situated polling institute in New York State; a leader in social, cultural and health research.

• Siena New York Poll

  A monthly snapshot poll of registered voters from throughout New York State on timely political topics.

• New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment

  A quarterly look at New Yorkers' willingness to spend.

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