Pittsburgh Speaks Research Facility

Participate in Research at Our Facility

Some Pittsburgh Speaks research opportunities take place at the Schmidt Market Research facility, where participants can share feedback through focus groups, interviews, product testing, and other in-person research activities. 

Designed with research participants in mind, our facility offers free parking, comfortable research rooms, and a professional staff dedicated to making your visit welcoming and seamless.

What Types of Research Take Place Here?

Participants may be invited to take part in:

  • Focus groups
  • One-on-one interviews
  • Product testing
  • Other in-person research activities

Eligibility and participation opportunities vary by study.

A Comfortable Research Experience

Our facility includes focus group rooms designed for small-group discussions and participant feedback sessions.

Research may be observed onsite or remotely through video streaming services, allowing organizations to learn from participant perspectives in real time.

Learn More About the Facility

Interested in additional details about our research facility, amenities, and observation capabilities?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Free parking is available for participants.

Studies may include focus groups, interviews, product testing, and other in-person research activities.

No. Some research opportunities may be completed online or through other participation methods, depending on the study.