ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has experts who can comment on the regulation of social media and an expected executive order from President Trump targeting social media companies. Josh Pasek is an associate professor of communication and media and faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research. His research explores how new media and psychological… Continue reading Social media executive order: U-M experts can discuss
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Kenneth Lowande receives APSA Founders Award
Kenneth Lowande and Chuck Shipan received the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Founders Award for “Where is Presidential Power? Measuring Discretion with Experts and Laypersons.” The award is given annually for the best paper on the presidency and executive politics.noreferrer”>Read more in the University Record.
Vincent Hutchings receives the 2020 Tronstein Award
Vincent Hutchings received the 2020 Tronstein Award for his innovative and outstanding teaching of undergraduate students in the U-M Department of Political Science. Congratulations!
What court decision on research to expose online discrimination means
A federal court has cleared the way for academic researchers, computer scientists and journalists to continue work that investigates online company practices for racial, gender or other discrimination. The ruling means that those who research online companies no longer have to fear prosecution for the work they do to hold tech companies accountable for their… Continue reading What court decision on research to expose online discrimination means
Count on it: U-M experts available to discuss 2020 Census
ANN ARBOR – It’s that time every decade when people in the United States get counted—Census Day April 1. And the 2020 Census takes on greater importance as the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting and distributing billions of federal dollars throughout the country. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the Census. William… Continue reading Count on it: U-M experts available to discuss 2020 Census
James Morrow receives SSIP Distinguished Scholar Award
James Morrow is the recipient of the inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Scientific Study of International Processes (SSIP) section of the International Studies Association. Read more.
Democrats see a road map for November in Michigan results
That suburban-urban divide jumped out as Democrats in Michigan, the first swing state to vote in the Democratic primary, searched for lessons to apply to the looming battle ahead against Trump. While many state Democrats celebrated their big turnout, some urged caution that enthusiasm among black voters, particularly young black voters, should not be overlooked.¶¶A… Continue reading Democrats see a road map for November in Michigan results
Polarization of climate change news is no hoax
ANN ARBOR—Concern about the politicization of climate change news is not new, but coverage of the issue over the last three decades has shifted. A new University of Michigan study quantitatively shows, for the first time, that during a 30-year period, coverage of climate change has not only become dominated by partisan voices, but also… Continue reading Polarization of climate change news is no hoax
Building an Interdisciplinary Science on Racism
In conjunction the University of Michigan’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2020 programming, the U-M RacismLab held its annual symposium entitled, “Building and Interdisciplinary Science on Cultural & Structural Racism.” Directed by Maggie Hicken, and housed within ISR’s Survey Research Center, the RacismLab is a transdisciplinary research collective that brings together doctoral students, post-doctoral… Continue reading Building an Interdisciplinary Science on Racism
The Trump administration says that militarizing the police reduces crime. Is that true?
Monkey Cage article by Eldes and Lowande