Mission
As the world’s largest academic social science survey and research organization, the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is a leader in developing and applying new social science methods and is committed to educating the next generation of social scientists.
We strive to plan and conduct rigorous social science research, disseminate the findings of this research, and train future generations of social scientists:
- To plan and conduct rigorous social science research
- To disseminate the findings of this research, and
- To train future generations of social scientists.
Leadership
ISR Director Kate Cagney leads the overall strategy and research operation at ISR.
ISR’s Managing Director and administrative leaders play a crucial role in shaping the institute’s research agenda, securing funding, promoting its work, and building a strong community of researchers.
“…teach others to be mentors and plan for how the next generation will bring others along at every career stage.”
Faculty Profiles
ISR’s faculty experts conduct groundbreaking and wide ranging social science research — representing more than 20 academic disciplines.
Kristine J Ajrouch
ADJUNCT RESEARCH PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Kelly M Askew
NIARA SUDARKASA COLLEGIATE PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND AFROAMERICAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES, CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY, PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY, PROFESSOR OF AFROAMERICAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS, FACULTY ASSOCIATE, CENTER FOR POLITICAL STUDIES, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PROFESSOR OF LAW, LAW SCHOOL
Kelly Askew is Director of the African Studies Center and Professor of Anthropology and DAAS. She has worked…
Viktoryia Alexandrovna Kalesnikava
RESEARCH AREA SPECIALIST LEAD
David Marc Fresco
PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
David M. Fresco is Professor of Psychiatry and Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Social Research (ISR). His…
Our History
ISR is one the world’s largest and oldest academic survey research organizations, and leader in development and application of social science methods and education.
Directory
The Directory contains most ISR faculty and staff; not all employees. If you want to contact a member of the staff whose name is not listed, check for them in the U-M Directory.