Contact: Brittany Smith, 734-936-4903, [email protected] Jared Wadley, [email protected] ANN ARBOR—The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan continues its tradition of groundbreaking research with the investment of nearly $4.5 million in grant funding for four new innovative faculty research projects. The winning proposals address climate change, the carceral state, systemic… Continue reading New U-M initiative invests $4.5 million in environmental, social justice research
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Fulbright Student joins ISR to Study Aging at HRS
ANN ARBOR – Irish Fulbright Student Awardee Dr. Claire Potter will be traveling to the Institute for Social Research (ISR) to further her studies in 2023. A second year PhD student in the Centre of Public Health at the Queen’s University Belfast, Dr. Potter’s research involves studying life-course impact of stress and negative psychological experiences… Continue reading Fulbright Student joins ISR to Study Aging at HRS
How Harvard Sociologist Sasha Killewald Got Her Start at ISR
Contact: Jon Meerdink, [email protected] ANN ARBOR – Sasha Killewald is pursuing big answers to crucial questions — questions that could change the way we understand the sociology of the family. How does the amount of money women earn affect the work they do at home? To what extent does the financial success of a person’s… Continue reading How Harvard Sociologist Sasha Killewald Got Her Start at ISR
ISR remembers Bob Schoeni with multidisciplinary research symposium
Contact: Jon Meerdink, [email protected] ANN ARBOR – The Institute for Social Research honored the life and legacy of Bob Schoeni with a multi-disciplinary research symposium on Thursday, May 12. Virtual and in-person attendees remembered Schoeni and his contributions to the social sciences, paying special attention to the many areas to which Schoeni contributed during his… Continue reading ISR remembers Bob Schoeni with multidisciplinary research symposium
Thom Madden to take over as ISR’s managing director
Contact: Jon Meerdink, [email protected] ANN ARBOR – The Institute for Social Research (ISR) is welcoming a new managing director. Thom Madden will step into that role on Monday, May 9. Madden has extensive experience in higher education administration, guiding institutions in shaping their strategy on finance, research administration, and budgeting. He most recently served as… Continue reading Thom Madden to take over as ISR’s managing director
Two U-M faculty members elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Contact: Jim Erickson, 734-647-1842, [email protected] ANN ARBOR—Two University of Michigan professors are among the most recent inductees into the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States. The academy announced the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and… Continue reading Two U-M faculty members elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Supreme Court leaked abortion draft: U-M experts can comment on political, health effects
ANN ARBOR—The U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged a leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court decision that granted federal protection of abortion rights. The University of Michigan has experts who can weigh in on the potential decision, which is expected to be formally announced before the term ends this summer. Below are… Continue reading Supreme Court leaked abortion draft: U-M experts can comment on political, health effects
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
Math games: High 5s program brings the ‘math out of play’
Contact: Greta Guest, 734-936-7821, [email protected] TAYLOR—While groups of first graders work in clusters at pods around the classroom, four children face their teacher at a U-shaped desk, backs straight and eyes alert as she deals cards to each of them. They’re playing “Chocolate Chip Count,” a game that will teach them basic math skills almost… Continue reading Math games: High 5s program brings the ‘math out of play’
1 in 5 older Americans experience food insufficiency, according to U-M study
Contact: Morgan Sherburne, 734-647-1844, [email protected] ANN ARBOR—More than 20% of older adults in the United States will experience food insufficiency at some point in their 60s and 70s, according to a University of Michigan study. The study, led by U-M researcher Helen Levy, examined the probability that older adults will experience food insufficiency, or not… Continue reading 1 in 5 older Americans experience food insufficiency, according to U-M study