Mission
As the world’s largest academic social science survey and research organization, the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is a leader in developing and applying new social science methods and is committed to educating the next generation of social scientists.
We strive to plan and conduct rigorous social science research, disseminate the findings of this research, and train future generations of social scientists:
- To plan and conduct rigorous social science research
- To disseminate the findings of this research, and
- To train future generations of social scientists.
Leadership
ISR Director Kate Cagney leads the overall strategy and research operation at ISR.
ISR’s Managing Director and administrative leaders play a crucial role in shaping the institute’s research agenda, securing funding, promoting its work, and building a strong community of researchers.
“…teach others to be mentors and plan for how the next generation will bring others along at every career stage.”
Faculty Profiles
ISR’s faculty experts conduct groundbreaking and wide ranging social science research — representing more than 20 academic disciplines.
Kenneth Scott Lowande
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY, GERALD R FORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND FACULTY ASSOCIATE, CENTER FOR POLITICAL STUDIES, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Kenneth Lowande is an associate professor of political science at the University of Michigan, with a courtesy appointment…
Amanda Noel Leggett
ADJUNCT RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHIATRY, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND ADJUNCT FACULTY ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Dr. Leggett’s research focuses on the development of a taxonomy of dementia caregiving care management styles and determining…
Erin Ann Cech
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS, FACULTY ASSOCIATE, POPULATION STUDIES CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Erin A. Cech is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Associate Professor by courtesy in the Department…
Christian Sandvig
H MARSHALL MCLUHAN COLLEGIATE PROFESSOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA, PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION, SCHOOL OF INFORMATION, FACULTY ASSOCIATE, CENTER FOR POLITICAL STUDIES, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH, PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, PROFESSOR IN THE DIGITAL STUDIES INSTITUTE, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS AND PROFESSOR OF ART AND DESIGN, PENNY W STAMPS SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
Christian Sandvig is the H. Marshall McLuhan Collegiate Professor of Digital Media and the Director of the Center…
Our History
ISR is one the world’s largest and oldest academic survey research organizations, and leader in development and application of social science methods and education.
Directory
The Directory contains most ISR faculty and staff; not all employees. If you want to contact a member of the staff whose name is not listed, check for them in the U-M Directory.