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.
Jennifer Pierce
RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ANESTHESIOLOGY, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND FACULTY ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Jennifer Pierce is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan. She…
Pamela J Smock
PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR, POPULATION STUDIES CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Pamela Smock is Professor of Sociology and Research Professor at the Population Studies Center. Her scholarly interests lie at the…
Stephen James Terry
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS AND FACULTY ASSOCIATE, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Seoyoun Kim
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, INTER-UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL AND SOCIAL RESEARCH AND FACULTY ASSOCIATE, POPULATION STUDIES CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
Dr. Seoyoun Kim is affiliated with ICPSR and the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan Institute…
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.