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May 20, 2025

To suss out who’s sick, humans rely on senses at a distance

ANN ARBOR—If you’re sharing close quarters with someone during flu season, how would you know they are sick,… >>

May 15, 2025

‘It takes a village’: Community-led approach can reduce youth suicide risk

ANN ARBOR—Empowering everyday community members to lead suicide prevention efforts—by promoting wellness, strengthening relationships and implementing tailored actions—can… >>

May 13, 2025

1 in 4 kids live with parents who have alcohol, other drug problems, U-M study finds

Updated estimates point to need for more treatment ANN ARBOR—A large percentage of American children are growing up… >>

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Inclusive Research Matters

This seminar series reflects ISR’s ongoing commitment to transparently and intentionally exploring the role of inclusion in the research process. The series was developed following discussions within the Educational Programs Working Group, which focused on integrating inclusion into research methodology.

ISR Insights Speaker Series

Discover groundbreaking research on timely social issues at the ISR Insights Speaker Series. Join us as ISR researchers take the stage to share their insights in captivating talks.

Research


ISR serves as a national laboratory advancing understanding of human behavior through empirical research. More than 300 scientists are affiliated with one or more of our research centers. Their work provides the foundation for the Institute’s legacy of social science in the public interest.

Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks

Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks

WILLIAM RUSSELL KELLY PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, PROFESSOR OF...

James Wagner

James Robert Wagner

RESEARCH PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH...

Ioulia Kovelman

Ioulia Kovelman

PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, PROFESSOR OF LINGUISTICS, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE,...

Philip Veliz

Philip Todd Veliz

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN AND GENDER,...

Briana Mezuk

Briana Mezuk

FACULTY ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS, INSTITUTE FOR...

Training & Opportunities


ISR is committed to training the next generation of social scientists, and to providing the highest quality continuing education to professionals working in the fields of survey research and data analysis.

Organizational Projects


Maggie Hicken with the interns
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