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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.

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New study finds more than one billion people worldwide live in energy poverty

A new paper uses nighttime satellite imagery to survey energy usage in 115 countries throughout the developing world. According to the paper, 1.18 billion people in those countries are energy poor and do not use electricity in a way that makes a meaningful impact on their day to day lives. This includes households that may have an electrical connection at home but are unable to use it due to frequent power outages, unreliable electricity supply, or unaffordable rates. Learn more about New study finds more than one billion people worldwide live in energy poverty >

May 31, 2024

Overcoming barriers to heat pump adoption in cold climates and avoiding the ‘energy poverty trap’

ANN ARBOR—Converting home heating systems from natural gas furnaces to electric heat pumps is seen as a way… >>

May 28, 2024

Motivating experts to contribute to open content

 ANN ARBOR—Getting experts to contribute to open content, such as Wikipedia, is not an easy task as experts often have… >>

May 28, 2024

New dataset presents researchers with a new tool for examining the effects of redlining through national mortgage data

Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — A new dataset will give researchers an unprecedented look at how… >>
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ISR Inclusive Research Matters Series

This series signals ISR’s transparent and deliberate commitment to examining the role of inclusion in the research process. The idea for the seminar series arose from discussions within the DEI Educational Programs Working Group focusing on the role of inclusion in research methodology.

ISR Insights Speaker Series

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.

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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.

Robert E Fay III

Robert E Fay III

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

Thomas Crossley

Thomas Fraser Crossley

RESEARCH PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Sela V Panapasa

Sela V Panapasa

ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST, RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS,...

Natasha Pilkauskas

Natasha Pilkauskas

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY, GERALD R FORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC...

Ruben Lukas Bach

Ruben Lukas Bach

ADJUNCT RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE...

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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.

Diversity

  • Strong, impactful social science research requires diverse cadres of scholars who can fully engage in all aspects of the research process.
  • The high quality social science at ISR requires teams composed of staff and faculty whose contributions are understood to be equally valuable.
  • We believe in a responsibility to share social science research resources broadly with scholars who are members of groups that are underrepresented in academic research.
Maggie Hicken with the interns

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guiding Principles Statement

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