Founded in 1980 at Siena University in New York’s Capital District, the Siena Research Institute (SRI) conducts regional, statewide and national surveys on business, economic, political, voter, social, academic and historical issues. The surveys include both expert and public opinion polls.
Siena students and students from other colleges participate in each and every survey conducted. Their experiences allow them to gain experience in political science, computing, communications, sociology, and psychology in a professional setting. SRI frequently employs interns that participate in special projects including event planning, in-depth research, report writing and analysis.
The results of SRI surveys 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 (both print and online). Survey results are regularly featured on local and national television and radio.
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.
SRI subscribes to the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Code of Professional Ethics and Practices.
SRI is frequently commissioned to conduct surveys for organizations, businesses, and local and state government agencies.
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In 2026, ReconMR and Siena Research Institute entered into a strategic integration that elevates the future of public policy and public opinion research. By combining Siena Research Institute’s proven expertise with ReconMR’s advanced, multimodal data collection capabilities, this union expands the scale and impact of high-quality research available to government agencies, academic partners, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.
“We share a commitment to scientific rigor, high-quality sampling, and credible, nonpartisan results. We are honored to have been recognized by Siena University and given the opportunity to continue growing SRI as the gold standard for public opinion research and polling. This integration sets a precedent for collaboration between expert research institutes and professional data collection and analytics firms.” – Lyle Durbin, CEO of ReconMR
“This integration positions us to do what we’ve always aspired to do: advance the science of public opinion with even greater depth, precision, and integrity. By combining Siena’s academic rigor and polling expertise with ReconMR’s exceptional data collection and analytics capacity, we are expanding what’s possible for researchers, policymakers, and the public. Together, we’ll deliver insights that are not only more comprehensive, but more meaningful for the communities we serve.” – Don Levy, Ph.D., Director of Siena Research Institute