ANN ARBOR — The Berlin Philharmonic makes beautiful music, but it takes more than a group of skilled musicians to bring together a great performance. In fact, much of the work that goes into a stirring rendition of a classic piece of music has less to do with the musicians than the organization that supports… Continue reading Organizational insights from the Berlin Philharmonic
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ISR to host second Beautiful Minds conference
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — The Institute for Social Research (ISR) will host the second Beautiful Minds conference on March 25 and 26, 2025, celebrating and bringing awareness and acceptance to neurodiversity on the University of Michigan campus. Rooted in the work of the Neurodiversity Project housed at ISR, the conference serves to… Continue reading ISR to host second Beautiful Minds conference
Institute for Social Research hosts 2025 Aging Initiative Symposium
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — The Institute for Social Research played host to the 2025 Aging Initiative Symposium on Friday, March 14, welcoming scholars on aging and social determinants of health to the James S. Jackson Atrium for poster presentations and several in-depth lectures. Kristine J. Ajrouch of the Michigan Center for Contextual… Continue reading Institute for Social Research hosts 2025 Aging Initiative Symposium
Insights speaker series touches on family dynamics, dementia, and caregiving in an aging US population
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — The Institute for Social Research’s Insights speaker series resumed with an exploration on the dynamics of families, caregiving, and dementia on Thursday, September 28. Sarah E. Patterson, a research investigator and postdoctoral affiliate with appointments in ISR’s Survey Research Center and Population Studies Center, addressed the complicated picture… Continue reading Insights speaker series touches on family dynamics, dementia, and caregiving in an aging US population
ISR Insights talk explores the long-term impact and ongoing evolution of Title IX
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — The first edition of the Institute for Social Research’s Insights Speaker Series in 2023 touched on the modern impact and interpretation of Title IX legislation in higher education. Elizabeth Armstrong presented findings from her research with and Sandra Levitsky on Thursday, January 12 concerning the ongoing implementation of… Continue reading ISR Insights talk explores the long-term impact and ongoing evolution of Title IX
ISR honors Rosemary Sarri with research symposium
ANN ARBOR — The Institute for Social Research honored the memory of trailblazing researcher Rosemary Sarri with a research symposium on Friday, December 2, 2022. Past students and colleagues presented work in Sarri’s memory, sharing insights and discoveries achieved during and after her long career in the social sciences. The speakers were Sara Goodkind, Brittani… Continue reading ISR honors Rosemary Sarri with research symposium
Insights Speaker Series recaps 2022 midterm elections with three presentations
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — Three researchers with expertise in American politics weighed in on the 2022 midterm elections in the latest edition of the Insights Speaker Series on Thursday, November 17. Jowei Chen, Mara Ostfeld, and Nick Valentino shared their perspectives on the election results and the overall trends on display in… Continue reading Insights Speaker Series recaps 2022 midterm elections with three presentations
ISR hosts reception at Population Association of America annual meeting
Contact: Jon Meerdink, [email protected] ANN ARBOR – The Institute for Social Research welcomed guests to a reception at the Population Association of America’s (PAA) annual meeting on April 7, marking the first time ISR has hosted such a gathering. ISR Director Kathleen Cagney and Population Studies Center (PSC) Director Sarah Burgard hosted about 150 guests… Continue reading ISR hosts reception at Population Association of America annual meeting
ISR Insights Speaker Series – James S. Jackson’s Continuing Legacy and Contributions to Social and Behavioral Research on Black Americans
ANN ARBOR – ISR Insights Speaker Series is a series focusing on the research happening at ISR. Panelists: Robert Taylor (Harold R Johnson Endowed Professor of Social Work, Sheila Feld Collegiate Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work, and Faculty Associate, RCGD); Belinda Tucker (Professor Emerita of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, and the Special… Continue reading ISR Insights Speaker Series – James S. Jackson’s Continuing Legacy and Contributions to Social and Behavioral Research on Black Americans
ISR Insights Speaker Series – Perspectives on the 2020 Presidential Election
ANN ARBOR – ISR Insights Speaker Series is a series focusing on the research happening at ISR. Thursday, October 22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAdeklzCf3M Panelists: Jenna Bednar (Research Professor, Center for Political Studies; Professor, Department of Political Science; Director of Michigan in Washington), Vincent Hutchings (Research Professor, Center for Political Studies; Professor, Department of Political Science), and Angela… Continue reading ISR Insights Speaker Series – Perspectives on the 2020 Presidential Election