Perspectives on the 2020 Presidential Election
Join CPS faculty members Jenna Bednar, Vincent Hutchings, and Angela Ocampo for a panel discussion of the issues shaping the 2020 Presidential Election. Please register for this event.
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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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David A. Lam
Director, Institute for Social Research (2015- ) Research Professor, Population Studies Center, ISR Professor of Economics
Big Idea: I study the economics and demography of poverty and inequality in developing countries, with a focus on Brazil … more -
Louis A. Penner
Adjunct Research Scientist, RCGD Adjunct Research Scientist, Psychology
Professor Penner's research interest is in psychosocial variables as they affect reactions to life-threatening diseases and the quality … more
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October 22, 2020
Election anxiety: U-M expert says stay civil, take breaks to lessen angst
ANN ARBOR—Are you feeling angst and frustrated about politics—just counting the days until Election Day? You’re certainly not alone. The Read more
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October 21, 2020
From pills to powder: 1 in 3 high school seniors who misused prescription opioids later used heroin
ANN ARBOR—Nearly one-third of students who reported misusing prescription opioids as high school seniors between 1997 and 2000, but did Read more
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October 20, 2020
State officials confident in election security despite voter concerns
ANN ARBOR—Election Day is two weeks away and confidence in election security is still wavering among voters. State election officials Read more
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October 15, 2020
ISR Insights Speaker Series – Perspectives on the 2020 Presidential Election
ANN ARBOR – ISR Insights Speaker Series is a series focusing on the research happening at ISR. Thursday, October 22 Read more
