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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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Sarah A. Burgard
Faculty Associate, SRC-SEH-House Research Associate Professor, PSC Director, Sociology Associate Professor, Sociology Associate Professor, Epidemiology Department Associate Professor, Ford School Of Public Policy
Sarah Burgard's research interests focus on the way systems of stratification and inequality impact the health of people and … more -
David A. Lam
Director, ISR Research Professor, PSC Professor, Economics
Dr. Lam's research focuses on the interaction of economics and demography in developing countries, including analysis of the economics … more
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Applying data science in the public interest
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