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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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M. Anne Pitcher
Faculty Associate, CPS Professor, LSA DAAS Professor, LSA Political Science
Anne Pitcher studies the comparative politics of developing countries, especially those in Africa. Her research has explored the political economy … more -
Ashley Harrell
Adjunct Faculty Associate, RCGD
I am a sociologist whose work is centered largely on structural and social-psychological solutions to problems of cooperation, collective … more
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September 21, 2021
Communities for cognitive aging: How neighborhoods may protect the cognitive health of older Americans
ANN ARBOR – Americans are living longer than ever before, but cognitive decline threatens the quality of those last golden Read more
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September 20, 2021
Majority of Detroiters want police reform, many also want increased police presence
DETROIT—Competing concerns about police brutality and high crime rates are reflected in Detroiters’ attitudes toward the police, according to University Read more
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September 20, 2021
U-M expert: Challenges abound as leaders assemble for Mackinac Policy Conference
ANN ARBOR—Many of Michigan’s business, political and academic movers and shakers are gathering this week for the annual Mackinac Policy Read more
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September 9, 2021
Latest US Census Bureau poverty statistics: U-M experts can discuss
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan faculty are available to discuss the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 report on poverty and income statistics, Read more
