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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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Meghan O'Neil
Research Investigator, Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research
Dr. O'Neil studies vulnerable populations in America, particularly focused on racial and economic inequality. She conducts evidence-based research … more -
Pamela J Smock
Professor of Sociology, Professor of Women's and Gender Studies, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and Research Professor, Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research
Dr. Smock is a social demographer, and has published on an array of topics relating to family patterns and change … more
Latest News
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May 19, 2022
Flint water crisis: U-M study examines effects on academic outcomes
Contact: Daniel Rivkin, rivkind@umich.edu Jeff Karoub, jkaroub@umich.edu ANN ARBOR—Math achievement for school-age children in Flint decreased and the proportion of Read more
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May 18, 2022
U-M Museum of Natural History takes closer look at social, health inequities that fueled pandemic
Contact: Jamie Sherman, blijams@umich.edu Lori Dick, loridick@umich.edu ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit, “Facing the Read more
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May 18, 2022
How Harvard Sociologist Sasha Killewald Got Her Start at ISR
Contact: Jon Meerdink, meerdink@umich.edu ANN ARBOR – Sasha Killewald is pursuing big answers to crucial questions — questions that could Read more
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May 16, 2022
ISR remembers Bob Schoeni with multidisciplinary research symposium
Contact: Jon Meerdink, meerdink@umich.edu ANN ARBOR – The Institute for Social Research honored the life and legacy of Bob Schoeni Read more
