The Power of Indigenous Representation
In this video, professor Stephanie Fryberg, faculty associate at RCGD, offers insight into the critical importance of Indigenous-led research studies, how Indigenous representation influences Native identity, and the ways in which people can adjust their ideas about the Thanksgiving holiday.
Our Centers
ISR consists of five separate but interdependent research centers, each with a particular focus and capabilities.
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We conduct research in a wide variety of areas. View some of our recent project highlights or explore them all by topic area.
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Faculty Profiles
ISR’s faculty experts conduct groundbreaking and wide-ranging social science research — representing more than 20 academic disciplines. Included below are two examples of the type of work being done by members of our team.
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Dean C. Yang
Research Professor, PSC Professor, Economics Professor, Ford School Of Public Policy
Dean Yang's research focuses on the economic problems of developing countries. He is specifically interested in international migration, micro-… more -
Muzammil M. Hussain
Faculty Associate, CPS Assistant Professor, LSA Communication And Media
Professor Hussain has research interests in the areas of global communication, comparative politics, and complexity studies. His most recent project … more
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