Mark Tessler named a Carnegie Scholar
January 1, 2015
Mark Tessler has been named a Carnegie Scholar. His award from the Carnegie Corporation recognizes and supports “innovative individuals whose research will extend understanding of issues related to intellectual and policy developments in Islam and Muslim Communities.”
American National Election Studies receives $10 million in federal funding
September 18, 2014
ANN ARBOR—The National Science Foundation has awarded $10.23 million to researchers at the University of Michigan and Stanford University to conduct a series of surveys on political participation and vote choice in the 2016 presidential election.The project is part of a continuing project, the American National Election Studies, that is…
Ron Inglehart receives 2014 Dinerman Award from WAPOR
September 8, 2014
Ron Inglehart was selected to receive the Helen Dinerman Award by the World Association for Public Opinion Research (WAPOR). This prize rewards a major advancement in survey research methodology. The award was presented at WAPOR’s annual conference in Nice September 4-6, 2014. Congratulations Ron!
Ken Kollman named director of ISR Center for Political Studies
July 29, 2014
Ken Kollman, Director of CPS Photo by Scott Soderberg/M-PhotographyANN ARBOR—Ken Kollman has been named director of the Center for Political Studies (CPS) at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR). Kollman, who is the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor at the U-M Department of Political Science, will begin…
Donald Kinder named Philip E. Converse Distinguished University Professor of Political Science
July 21, 2014
Don has been named the Philip E. Converse Distinguished University Professor of Political Science. This appointment recognizes exceptional scholarly achievements. Recipients are the University’s most prestigious professors. Don joins the only other political scientists, Phil Converse and Bob Axelrod. Great and fitting company and a very big deal. Congratulations, Don!
Search committee named for U-M ISR Director
July 21, 2014
ANN ARBOR—Provost Martha E. Pollack has named a search committee for the next Director of the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.James House, the Angus Campbell Distinguished University Professor of Survey Research, Public Policy & Sociology, emeritus, will chair the committee, which is charged with conducting a broad search…
New CPS Director named
July 20, 2014
Ken Kollman, Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor and Professor of Political Science, has been named the new Director of CPS starting summer 2015, with Professor Michael Traugott agreeing to serve as interim Director from now until that time. Our thanks and congratulations to Nancy Burns, who after serving as Director…
M. Kent Jennings receives Harold Lasswell Award
May 7, 2014
Kent Jennings, who was on our faculty for four decades and is currently Professor Emeritus, has just been selected to receive the Harold Lasswell Award from the International Society for Political Psychology. This award goes to a scholar who has made “distinguished scientific contributions in the field of political psychology.”…
Jim Morrow elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 23, 2014
James Morrow has been elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2014 class of new members, which includes leaders in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, arts, business, public affairs, and the non-profit sector. Congratulations, Jim!
Trivellore Raghunathan named director of ISR Survey Research Center
April 15, 2014
Trivellore Raghunathan Trivellore Raghunathan has been appointed director of the Survey Research Center at the U-M Institute for Social Research.“I am very pleased to make this appointment, which has the strong and unanimous support of both SRC and ISR leadership,” said ISR Director James S. Jackson. “I look forward to…