Susan Murphy was one of eight faculty members honored as Distinguished University Professors by the U-M Board of Regents on July 17, 2014. Her appointment begins Sept 1 and she will give an inaugural DUP lecture highlighting her work sometime in the next two years.

The Sociology of Population Section of the American Sociological Association has awarded its Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship in Population to Sarah Burgard and Jennifer Ailshire for their recent paper on gender and sleep in the American Sociological Review. The award recognizes an outstanding published article in demography or population studies.

ISR Director James Jackson is one of six new members who will be appointed to NSF’s National Science Board, the foundation’s policymaking body, by Barack Obama in August. The 24-member board advises Congress and the president on science and engineering policy. Jackson joins another social scientist, Robert Groves of Georgetown University, as a new appointee.… Continue reading James Jackson to be appointed to NSF’s National Science Board

Olga Malkova was given a 2014 Young Economists Award by the International Institute of Public Finance. Given annually, the award recognizes outstanding papers in terms of scientific quality, creativity, and relevance.

Martha Bailey, Brad Hershbein, and Amalia Miller (U-VA) won the 2013 Young Labor Economist Award from the Institute for the Study of Labor for their article “The Opt-In Revolution? Contraception, Fertility Timing and the Gender Gap in Wages” (American Economic Journal: Applied Economics). In giving the award, the Institute said the paper is “a prime… Continue reading Martha Bailey and Brad Hershbein win 2013 IZA Young Labor Economist Award

Arline Geronimus has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine. New members are elected by active IOS members who consider major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health. The IOM is both an honorific membership organization and an advisory organization.… Continue reading Arline Geronimus elected to Institute of Medicine, 2013

Along with 23 other scientists, social innovators, artists, and humanists, Susan Murphy has been awarded a 2013 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. This prestigious award, with its no-strings attached stipend of $625,000, supports the work of “creative individuals with track records of achievement and the potential for even more significant contributions in the future.” Murphy is cited… Continue reading Susan Murphy named MacArthur Fellow, 2013

Jeff Morenoff began his 5-year term as director of the Population Studies Center on July 1, 2013. ISR director James Jackson describes Jeff as “an exceptionally accomplished researcher who brings tremendous energy and passion to his leadership of the Center.” Jeff says he feels “fortunate to inherit a Center that is a national and international… Continue reading Jeffrey Morenoff appointed PSC director

In June 2013, the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts selected Martha Bailey to receive the Class of 1923 Memorial Teaching Award, given each year to a faculty member recommended for promotion to associate professor. The award recognizes outstanding teaching, but “it is only given to individuals whose achievements and promise… Continue reading Martha Bailey wins U-M teaching award