Now More Than Ever: The Increasing Public Value of Social Science Research
Please join us for an event celebrating 50 years of excellence in social science research at the Center for Political Studies. Arthur Lupia will give the keynote address, “Now More Than Ever: The Increasing Public Value of Social Science Research.”
October 29, 2020 | 4:00-5:30 PM EDT
This event will be live-streamed at http://myumi.ch/O4DRK.
Our Centers
ISR consists of five separate but interdependent research centers, each with a particular focus and capabilities.
Projects & Grants
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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Aging & Retirement
Social Psychology
Cognitive Resilience and Community Context: Examining the role of Neighborhood Built and Social Environments for Slowing the Progression of Dementia among older Americans
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Aging & Retirement
Population Health
Poverty & Inequality
Family & Relationships
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in ADRD Risk: The Impact of Social Relations
Topics
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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Michael W. Traugott
Research Professor Emeritus/A, CPS
Michael Traugott studies the mass media and their impact on American politics. This includes research on the use of the … more -
Sandra Tang
Assistant Research Scientist, ICPSR
Sandra Tang's program of research focuses on the role of the family in shaping children's educational success, especially … more
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