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
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Vincent Hutchings elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Vincent Hutchings is 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. Congratulations, Vincent!
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
Josh Pasek honored for teaching innovations
Josh Pasek’s was one of the recipients of the Provost’s Teaching Innovative Prize for his project “Simulating Interactions Between Science and Policymaking.” Congratulations, Josh!
SRC Researchers at the 2022 Population Association of America Annual Meeting
Here is a schedule of SRC researchers at the 2022 Population Association of America Annual Meeting in Atlanta. ISR is hosting a casual reception April 7 at PAA in Atlanta! Join us 6:45-8pm at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Room L507. Please RSVP. Thursday, April 7 8:00-9:15, Emily Treleaven, Discussant, Session: Migration, Gender, and Families, M105… Continue reading SRC Researchers at the 2022 Population Association of America Annual Meeting
Lupia Participates in PCAST Meeting
ANN ARBOR – On Thursday, March 24th, Arthur (Skip) Lupia, Research Professor at the Center for Political Studies and Gerald R. Ford Distinguished University Professor of Political Science, participated in a White House President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) meeting. His section, titled “Improving Science Communication,” focused on how to effectively communicate… Continue reading Lupia Participates in PCAST Meeting
Vincent Hutchings receives the Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award
Vincent Hutchings will receive the Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award. This award recognizes tenured faculty from any discipline who are outstanding mentors of doctoral students, who have a sustained record of mentoring and advising doctoral students, and are active in the direction of dissertations. Congratulations, Vincent!
Data on the Russian invasion of Ukraine available in near-real time
ANN ARBOR – In order to track and share data on events unfolding in Ukraine, Yuri Zhukov, Associate Professor of Political Science and Research Associate Professor at the Center for Political Studies, launched VIINA: Violent Incident Information from News Articles on the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine. VIINA is a near-real time multi-source event data… Continue reading Data on the Russian invasion of Ukraine available in near-real time
Putting Putin in his place: A dictator at war – Faculty Q&A with Dan Slater
Contact: Fernanda Pires, [email protected] ANN ARBOR—Russian President Vladimir Putin has the world on edge. “Research in political science teaches us that dictators like Putin are especially likely to be belligerent against their neighbors,” said Dan Slater, professor of political science at the University of Michigan, and faculty associate at the Center for Political Studies. “But… Continue reading Putting Putin in his place: A dictator at war – Faculty Q&A with Dan Slater
Russia-Ukraine: U-M experts can discuss
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan experts can discuss Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine and its implications on global politics, economics and the human scale. Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the Ford School of Public Policy, is a former senior U.S. government counterterrorism official. “Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will have many dimensions and create… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine: U-M experts can discuss