The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has elected to its membership Conrad Kottak, the Julian H. Steward Collegiate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan.

Yu Xie wins PAA’s 2008 Clifford C Clogg Award. This biennial award recognizes early career achievement in population studies and demography. It honors outstanding innovative scholarly achievements of population professionals who have attained their highest professional degree within the previous 20 years.

Sheldon Danziger, H. J. Meyer Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2008. He plans to write a book that will evaluate the changing views about the causes of poverty. Guggenheim Fellows are appointed on the basis of distinguished achievement in the past… Continue reading Sheldon Danziger named 2008 Guggenheim Fellow

Paul Christopher Johnson, associate professor of history, Afroamerican and African Studies, director of the Doctoral Program in Anthropology and History, was awarded a 2008 Guggenheim Fellowship for his project: “To Be Possessed: ‘Religion’ and the Purification of Spirits.” Guggenheim Fellows are appointed on the basis of distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional promise for… Continue reading Paul C Johnson named 2008 Guggenheim Fellow

Robert Groves and Mick Couper won the 2008 AAPOR Book Award for Nonresponse in Household Interview Surveys, recognized as having had a lasting influence on the science of survey research.¶

The IUSSP Laureate Award recognizes the life-time achievements of outstanding IUSSP members. Contributions to the advancement of population sciences and distinguished service rendered to the IUSSP are considered in making the award. Ron will receive the award at the PAA in New Orleans, April 16th.

The University of Michigan has selected Yu Xie as a Distinguished University Professor, one of U-M’s highest academic honors. This designation is given to recognize exceptional scholarly and/or creative achievement, reputation in the field, and superior teaching skills. It is a lifetime title.