ISR is launching a new phase of statistical consulting modeled on CSCAR @ the University of Michigan, expanding access to data analysis and research support across campus. Led by ISR researchers @bradytwest.bsky.social and @sungheelee.bsky.social, the program supports innovation across disciplines

An important (and positive!) update on CSCAR and statistical consulting at Michigan. Thankful for @umisr.bsky.social’s leadership in this effort! record.umich.edu/articles/new...

We are now recruiting participants for a series of upcoming focus groups that will discuss the impacts of AI on health and well-being. If you or any friends/colleagues are interested, please visit the study site: umhealthresearch.org/study-team/s... All focus groups will be 100% online (via Zoom).

A good reminder that our work isn’t done. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R02y...

ISR researcher @jeremylevine.bsky.social studies why victim compensation laws often fail survivors. His new project evaluates a New York policy change removing the police report requirement to see if it improves access for victims and informs reforms nationwide.

Really excited to present work on tax base fragmentation at @umisr.bsky.social tomorrow! Come check it out!

A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world

Excited to share the findings from Therese Christensen's and my article! In a nutshell: living in Denmark doesn't prevent you from experiencing a motherhood earnings penalty, but it does give you access to government benefits that help offset those financial losses.

How do sidewalks and neighborhood design affect aging? ISR researcher Philippa Clarke shows how curb cuts and uneven pavement shape mobility, safety, and aging in place. Watch the video to hear Philippa Clarke explain how community design shapes everyday aging experiences!

Who should care for older adults, especially when dementia is involved? New ISR research led by @spattersearch.bsky.social finds strong expectations for family caregiving, even as families shrink and needs grow. Learn more about this study on caregiving expectations: myumi.ch/kPEqj

The program provides mentorship to early career scholars interested in behavioral & social aspects of aging related to MiCDA’s themes. Fellows receive funding for a pilot project, are mentored by a MiCDA affiliate, & attend workshops in manuscript development, grant preparation & science comms.

@umichstonecid.bsky.social at ISR has received a 5 million dollar gift from the Stone Foundation to advance research on wealth inequality and mobility. Learn more about this gift to the Stone Center: myumi.ch/Nr4pD

I'm so grateful to the Stone Foundation for their continued support of @umichstonecid.bsky.social. I'm looking forward to the next 5 years!

They're not on Bsky, but we can still shout out the phenomenal Nicole Bonomini and Melissa Bora!

It’s exciting to have this continued commitment from the Stone Foundation for the work done by @umichstonecid.bsky.social’s community of researchers, under the stellar leadership of @sashakillewald.bsky.social, to better understand social inequalities & the policies impacting them.

So thrilled to help announce that the Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics @umichstonecid.bsky.social here @umich.edu will continue to produce research and train the next generation of inequality scholars @umisr.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social record.umich.edu/articles/cen...

The world folds into itself. (I resonate. I had a submission dinged when the editor claimed I had mismeasured the Dunning-Kruger effect. Umm.)

Everyone in America should have to see these cases and think about what they mean for the kind of society we are becoming. They killed a mom in her minivan. And now they have grabbed this poor sweet kid, used him as bait to grab his dad, and sent him to a detention center in Texas.

What teens think their peers are doing can shape their behavior. ISR researcher Richard Miech explains how @mtfstudy.bsky.social data helps schools, families, and communities better understand teen drug use and support healthier outcomes. Watch now: myumi.ch/P3Rw5

This piece by the former @umich.edu and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social president is worth a read for all of us in academia (free login required): www.chronicle.com/article/univ...

Ready to launch your social science career? ISR’s Junior Professional Researcher (JPR) Program is a full time paid opportunity offering hands on research experience, mentorship from ISR faculty, and professional training at the world’s largest social science research institute.

Reported use of most drugs remains low among U.S. teens @mtfstudy.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social Read more ➡️ bit.ly/44AuG1X

I had fun hosting this podcast for @aapor.bsky.social with Rod Little and @randridge.bsky.social, where we discussed modern approaches to dealing with selection bias in surveys (and why weights may not work). I hope that AAPOR will continue to make the P.O.P. available! aapor.org/media/public...

What do chronic viruses say about our lives? TOMORROW: Join ISR researcher Grace Noppert as she explores how chronic infections, like herpes, reveal the long-term effects of our social environments. Watch the preview: youtube.com/watch?si=54hVuSKsV9klUzbu&v=UYCfPaR5F3s&feature=youtu.be

Heads up! If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies in survey and data science (read: all things quantitative social science) at the University of Michigan, please check out these upcoming info sessions!

🔍 Discover the Michigan Program in Survey and Data Science at the University of Michigan, with Sunghee Lee, research professor and director of MPSDS. 📊 Ready to shape the future with data? Learn more at: surveydatascience.isr.umich.edu Watch the video: myumi.ch/VVZmN #GoBlue #SurveyScience

Boss UM colleague Helen Levy has receipts. 1099s will show where Summers has been a director. Comment from Facebook projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...

This May 6-8 (2026), I will be offering a three-day online short course on practical tools for the analysis of complex sample survey data (with weights, strata, clusters, replicate weights, etc.) via Statistical Horizons: statisticalhorizons.com/seminars/ana... Click the link for additional info!

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

1.4 million Michiganders are now facing zero dollars coming in to their food assistance accounts for November. Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency. www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...

A new poll finds that — even if they have conditions covered by the ADA — many older adults may not think of themselves as disabled or identify as a person with disability. ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

22% of U.S. young adults use cannabis or alcohol to help them get to sleep Published in @jamapediatrics.com from @mtfstudy.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Despite limited federal data due to the shutdown, ISR’s Surveys of Consumers continues offering critical insights into the U.S. economy. In a new Q&A, ISR's Joanne Hsu explains why consumer sentiment has remained stable and what to watch moving forward. Read more: myumi.ch/Mk574

Fellas, is it problematic to bring food to share to a public meeting? #a2Council.

The HomeLab also sounds like a great opportunity for environment-behavior research. research.umich.edu/research-sto... @iaps-association.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social

2025 is on pace to be Ann Arbor's worst year for pedestrian crashes. We talk with @crashesinannarbor.bsky.social's Peter Houk who complied these data. #a2Council www.damnarbor.com/2025/10/2025...

A new study from ISR’s Joelle Abramowitz links high pollen days to increased suicide risk, especially among those with mental health conditions. Findings suggest pollen may trigger deeper vulnerabilities than just allergies. Read more: myumi.ch/QwkND

This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important

Kudos to @karenattiah.bsky.social , her union, and her lawyers for fighting this. Their case is righteous. It’s the labor movement that’s doing the most to fight back against Trumpian repression and corporate enabling of it. Join a union! open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...

Democrats "blocked" this bill by ... not voting for it. No dirty tricks or sneaky moves, they just didn't vote for a GOP bill. It needed 60 votes to pass, 53 Reps and 2 Dems voted for it. That, according to the broken Washington Post, means Democrats Are To Blame even though the GOP runs it all.

Love this - we can prioritize walking and still have cars. We just can't put the convenience of drivers above the safety of bikes/pedestrians

The before/after is remarkable. This is what we mean when we say "Life After Cars."

So much talk of #politicalviolence in the headlines these days, but what do the ANES 2024 Time Series data say?

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

How it started. How it's going.

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

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.

Thank you to these five faculty members for speaking up. That this is short-sighted is an understatement. I’m hoping that more Michigan faculty members will do the same. www.michigandaily.com/opinion/op-e...

Seriously. Why not ultrasounds?

No shit! “Black drivers still disproportionately stopped by police in Ann Arbor despite ordinance” www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb... Like really, no shit, Sherlock! As CM Harrison put it: the ordinance “changed policy, but it did not change policing.” #a2council