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Institute for Social Research (ISR) — a global leader in social science.
Exploring politics, health, inequality, and more at the University of Michigan.
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TODAY AT NOON: What do chronic viruses reveal about our health and social lives? ISR’s Grace Noppert shares her research on how infections like herpes reflect the impact of inequality and early-life environments.

Learn more: events.umich.edu/event/136462
graphic for the ISR Insights Speaker Series featuring a circular headshot of Grace Noppert on the left. Large yellow and white text on the right reads: “Let’s Talk About Herpes: What Chronic Viruses Reveal About Our Lives.” Below that, it says “Grace Noppert,” followed by “Thursday, December 4 | 12PM ET” and “ISR-Thompson, Room 1430.” The ISR logo appears in the bottom right corner.
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Last week, we hosted ISR’s Ethan Kross for a fireside chat on emotion science and his book "Shift" Kross explored how we can use science to manage our emotions and improve our lives.

Watch now: myumi.ch/e3q3A

Like this event? Don’t miss the next ISR Insights talk: events.umich.edu/event/136462
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Suzanne Perkins, research assistant professor at ISR’s RCGD, is using neuroscience to understand how childhood maltreatment impacts learning.

Learn more about Suzanne and her incredible work in this feature by Future of Learning: myumi.ch/3RXZ1
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November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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A new Wall Street Journal article highlights growing divergence in economic sentiment. ISR's Joanne Hsu explains why stock market gains lift wealthy Americans’ confidence and spending, while others feel left behind.

Read more in the Wall Street Journal: myumi.ch/79kyz
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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A recent Forbes article features ISR’s Joanne Hsu on signs of a “K-shaped” economy.

Hsu notes growing frustration as consumers face persistent high prices, with many low-income households reporting worsening personal finances while higher earners continue to spend.

Read more: myumi.ch/rAzxx
November 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Join us Nov. 11 at ISR for Laura Tach's in-person talk hosted by @umichstonecid.bsky.social on the impact of federal place-based policies and neighborhood inequality.

RSVP now to attend: inequality.umich.edu/laura-tach/
CID event graphic with ISR logo and Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics branding; title reads: “The Cumulative Impact of Federal Place-Based Policies on Neighborhood Inequality, 1990–2019”; yellow label says “CID Speaker Series”; event details: Laura Tach, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, ISR 1430 BD (426 Thompson St.); bottom right corner reads “Learn more: inequality.umich.edu” with headshot of Laura Tach inside a circular frame on a blue gradient background.
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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johnkubale.bsky.social, Research Assistant Professor at ISR’s ICPSR, shares how new data sources, like cell phone mobility and wastewater surveillance, can improve infectious disease tracking in rural areas.

Watch now: myumi.ch/XyDWR
October 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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From idea to adaptive intervention: ISR’s @d3center.bsky.social and Rogel Cancer Center launch MAPCI, an NCI-funded program training researchers to design adaptive cancer studies. Free Feb 24–27 2026 institute in Ann Arbor.

Apply by Nov 14: www.mapci.space
image for an NCI-funded skills development course with headline text: "Now Accepting Applications — Methods for Adapting and Personalizing Cancer Control Interventions." Icons and text display: calendar icon with "Feb 24–27, 2026" and location pin with "Ann Arbor, MI." Bottom line reads: "Visit mapci.space to apply." Background includes light gray abstract circuitry lines.
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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October 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Happening now at ISR: The two-day conference Complexity in the Social World - The Challenging Case of Structural Racism.

Day 1 brings together interdisciplinary scholars to explore new frameworks for understanding complex social phenomena.

#ISRComplexity2025
photo of Session 1 panel Two women smile in the audience photo of the auidence Photo of ISR director, Kate Cagney, pointing at maps of Chicago neighborhoods
October 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Flavored cannabis vaping is now the top method of cannabis use among teens.

ISR’s Richard Miech says the shift raises serious public health concerns.

Learn more from Monitoring the Future's latest findings: myumi.ch/g3ExG
Cannabis Vaping Surges Among U.S. Youth" over a blurred background photo of teens sitting and vaping near a brick building. A yellow upward-pointing arrow overlays the image. Two yellow pie charts show increases in flavored cannabis vape use among 8th graders: 47% in 2021 and 63% in 2024. The ISR logo appears at the top left. Text at the bottom reads: "Flavored cannabis vapes now dominate use among 8th grade users, MTF study shows.
September 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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What do rural neighborhoods reveal about respiratory health risks?

ISR researcher, Grace Noppert, explores how community conditions shape outcomes, and why these overlooked areas matter.

Learn more: myumi.ch/z96j8
September 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Women now earn 85% of what men do, up from 65% in the ‘80s.

ISR’s Sasha Killewald finds fewer children per family helped narrow the gap. But parenthood still impacts women’s pay more than men’s.

Read more: myumi.ch/qZEp1
Graphic showing a diverse group of smiling women in the background with a translucent overlay. At the top left is the University of Michigan ISR logo. Main text reads: "Women now earn 85% of men’s hourly wages —". In the center, a comparison chart shows two female icons: one labeled “1980s” standing on a block labeled “65%,” and one labeled “2024” standing on a taller block labeled “85%.” Below, bold text asks: "Could fewer kids be the reason?" Source listed at the bottom reads: “Source: Pew Research Center, 2025.”
September 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Why are fall-related deaths rising in older adults?

ISR’s Donovan Maust urges us to look beyond medications to better understand this troubling trend. Data shows deaths among adults 85+ have tripled since 1990.

Read more: myumi.ch/618R1
graphic of an elderly person grabbing a wooden hand rail. the white text overlay reads "Why are more seniors dying from falls?" with the ISR logo appearing in the top right corner.
September 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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ISR research makes a difference!

Carina Gronlund shows how weatherizing homes can improve health, cut ER visits, and reduce exposure to extreme temps and pollution.

Her findings support policies that make everyday environments safer and healthier for families!

Learn more: myumi.ch/P3Aby
September 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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More photo highlights from the 2025 picnic
September 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Today’s annual ISR Picnic brought together colleagues from across the Institute to celebrate community, connection, and collaboration.

We’re especially grateful to those whose work, energy, and curiosity drive ISR’s mission forward every day.
September 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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ISR’s Monitoring the Future Panel Study finds record highs in adult vaping, cannabis, nicotine pouch use, and more.

@meganepatrick.bsky.social says the data helps shape public health response. See some of the data highlights below.

Read more: myumi.ch/15png

#Druguse #newdata #Science
A young man sits indoors vaping with smoke around him. White bold text reads: “Substance Use Increasing Across U.S. Adults.” Yellow italic text below asks, “What does the latest data reveal about adult substance use today?” At the bottom, three white icons represent a vape pen, cannabis leaf, and mushroom. A yellow arrow points right with white text below it reading, “See the data highlights.” The ISR logo appears in the top left. A person rolls a cannabis joint with visible buds and tools in the background. A bar chart displays cannabis use rates among ages 19–30: ~42% past year (navy), ~29% past month (teal), and ~10% daily (brown). Text at the top reads: “Cannabis use (ages 19–30) reported: At the bottom, yellow bold text reads: “Historic Highs.” Bottom right says “See more” next to a yellow arrow. Small footer text includes the source: Source: Patrick, M. E., Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., & O’Malley, P. M. (2025). Monitoring the Future Panel Study annual report: National data on substance use among adults ages 19 to 65, 1976–2024. Monitoring the Future Monograph Series. Ann Arbor, MI: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. The ISR logo appears in the bottom left corner. A person is seen vaping with a group blurred in the background. A small image shows several metal vaping devices. A bar graph shows nicotine vaping among ages 19–30: 25% past year (navy bar) and 19% past month (teal bar). Header text reads: “Nicotine vaping (ages 19–30) reported:” Yellow bold text below reads: “Record Highs.” The bottom includes the ISR logo in the bottom left and “See more” next to a yellow arrow on the right. Small source text:Source: Patrick, M. E., Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., & O’Malley, P. M. (2025). Monitoring the Future Panel Study annual report: National data on substance use among adults ages 19 to 65, 1976–2024. Monitoring the Future Monograph Series. Ann Arbor, MI: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. Megan Patrick is smiling in a professional headshot at the bottom of the image. Behind her, people gather at an outdoor event. Three circular photos show a hand holding a vape, a cannabis joint, and nicotine pouches. A large white quote reads: “Behaviors and public perceptions about drug use can shift rapidly, based on drug availability and other factors. It’s important to track this so that public health professionals and communities can be prepared to respond.” Her name appears in bold: “Megan Patrick” Below that: “Research Professor and the Monitoring the Future Panel Survey’s Principal Investigator” Top left includes ISR logo.
August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Meet @nickprieur.bsky.social from Research Administration. He shares how his role helps faculty focus on research by ensuring they have the support they need.

His work is integral to ISR, ensuring faculty have the support and resources they need to drive groundbreaking social science research!
August 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Gallup finds U.S. drinking at a record low. U-M’s @meganepatrick.bsky.social says this reflects trends tracked by Monitoring the Future.

A shift in alcohol perceptions may be underway.

Read more in The New York Times: myumi.ch/VVnq5

#Science #Alcohol #Newdata #UofM #NYT
Graphic of a group of adults socializing at a bar. Overlaid text reads: “54% of U.S. adults said they consume alcohol.” A yellow arrow points to the right. ISR logo appear in the top left. Source: Gallup poll. A quote from Megan Patrick over a background of adults socializing at a bar. The quote reads: “This is consistent with other research suggesting young people are drinking less... has shown a significant decline in young people’s drinking over the last decade.” Megan Patrick is shown smiling in professional attire, with her title: Research Professor and the Monitoring the Future Panel Survey’s Principal Investigator. The ISR logo appears in the top left.
August 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Data the public relies on is vanishing. In a new article, ISR researchers @maggielevenstein.bsky.social and @johnkubale.bsky.social explain what’s happening, how it affects public trust, and what can be done to preserve critical data.

Read more: myumi.ch/D8XdE

#DataPreservation #ProtectScience
A woman in a lab coat interacts with digital data visualizations on a large screen. Bold text overlay reads "Public Data Is Disappearing: What’s at Risk and Why It Matters" with a downward yellow arrow indicating data loss. ISR logo appears in the bottom left corner.
August 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Dr. Sunghee Lee (@sungheelee.bsky.social‬) featured in this NYT article examining the consequences of deep NIH cuts on health disparities research. Her work on dementia in underrepresented populations was defunded despite its critical value.
Read more: myumi.ch/W6dZb
#HealthEquity #SocialResearch
With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters In its campaign against “woke” science, the Trump administration has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.
August 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Meet Amanda Ajrouche, a project coordinator at ISR. In part two of our video series, she shares what it’s like supporting complex research at U-M!

#Science #Socialscience #behindthescenes #datadriven
August 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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The Rural Life Program at ISR and U-M College of Engineering has awarded three new grants to projects improving infectious disease surveillance and energy resilience in rural communities.

Learn more: myumi.ch/3RmqD

#Science #SocialScience #Rural
Power lines against a rural sunset backdrop with ISR logo; text reads "Bringing data-driven solutions to rural challenges—New ISR and Michigan Engineering projects address health, power, and infrastructure in rural communities."
July 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM