Christian Sandvig of the Center for Political Studies at the Institute for Social Research and collaborators won the 2023 Outstanding Public Policy Research Award of the International Communication Association (ICA) at last week’s ICA Conference in Toronto. They were honored for their research on “algorithm auditing,” a technique for detecting illegal behavior by online platforms… Continue reading Christian Sandvig of CPS wins the ICA’s 2023 Public Policy Research Award
News Tag: Honors & Awards
Joshua Thorp, Next Generation Converse-Miller Scholar, Wins 2023 Eldersveld Prize
The University of Michigan’s Political Science department has named PhD candidate Joshua Thorp the winner of the 2023 Eldersveld Prize for the best paper presented at a professionally-sponsored conference. The Graduate Affairs Committee announced the award this week for Thorp’s paper, “Body Politic: Disability and Political Cohesion.” Joshua Thorp is a Next Generation scholar and… Continue reading Joshua Thorp, Next Generation Converse-Miller Scholar, Wins 2023 Eldersveld Prize
Professor Sarah Burgard Named Inaugural James S. House Collegiate Professor of Sociology and Population Studies
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has appointed Professor Sarah A. Burgard as the inaugural James S. House Collegiate Professor of Sociology and Population Studies. This prestigious professorship honors both Professor Burgard’s outstanding scholarship and the lasting legacy of Professor James S. House, a leading figure in social science and population health.… Continue reading Professor Sarah Burgard Named Inaugural James S. House Collegiate Professor of Sociology and Population Studies
Sarah Burgard Appointed to Second Term as PSC Director
We’re pleased to announce that Sarah Burgard has agreed to serve a second term as Director of the Population Studies Center (PSC). Under her steady and effective leadership, PSC has continued to thrive as one of the nation’s leading population centers. Dr. Burgard has been especially dedicated to strengthening PSC’s training programs and supporting emerging… Continue reading Sarah Burgard Appointed to Second Term as PSC Director
Pauline Jones Appointed Next Director of the Center for Political Studies
We are pleased to announce that Professor Pauline Jones has been named the next Director of the Center for Political Studies (CPS) at the Institute for Social Research. Jones is a Research Professor in CPS, a Professor of Political Science, and she holds the Edie N. Goldenberg Endowed Director position for the Michigan in Washington… Continue reading Pauline Jones Appointed Next Director of the Center for Political Studies
CPS Affiliates to be Honored at the 2024 APSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
CPS Director Ken Kollman will receive the 2024 Eldersveld Career Achievement Award Ken Kollman, Director of the Center for Political Studies (CPS) at the Institute for Social Research, will receive the 2024 Samuel Eldersveld Career Achievement Award from the Political Organizations and Parties section of the APSA at the Annual Meeting this week in Philadelphia.… Continue reading CPS Affiliates to be Honored at the 2024 APSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
Pauline Jones Named CASBS Fellow, 2025-26
The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University has named Pauline Jones among its 2025-26 fellows class, comprising 33 researchers in social and behavioral sciences. A leading incubator of human-centered knowledge, CASBS brings interdisciplinary thinkers together each year to study contemporary societal problems and contribute to evidence-based policy and solutions. Pauline Jones… Continue reading Pauline Jones Named CASBS Fellow, 2025-26
University of Michigan Collegiate Research Professors
In June, the UM Regents approved named professorships, including three SRC faculty: Congratulations to all three for these well deserved honors!
ICPSR Director Maggie Levenstein named 2024 AAAS Fellow
ANN ARBOR–ICPSR Director and SRC Research Professor Maggie Levenstein will be recognized as a 2024 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), “for distinguished contributions to industrial organization and historical economics, especially information systems, competition dynamics, cartels, and antitrust policies, as well as systematic improvements to national social science data policies.” Levenstein is… Continue reading ICPSR Director Maggie Levenstein named 2024 AAAS Fellow
Grace Noppert recognized with research award
Congratulations to Grace Noppert – she has been awarded with a Research Faculty Recognition Award from the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research. Arthur Lupia, interim VP for research and innovation, says, “The outstanding achievements of these faculty demonstrate the impact and importance of the work that takes place throughout the University… Continue reading Grace Noppert recognized with research award