Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern
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The Institute for Policy Research is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary social science research institute at Northwestern. We conduct research to improve lives.
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Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by Eli Finkel on "A New Paradigm for Free Speech on Campus." spr.ly/6012FWUBG
Join Northwestern's Global Health Studies program for its spring lunch lecture: What’s in a Line? The Cartographic Stakes of Racialized Wellbeing in a Global World with Prof. Duana Fullwiley of Stanford University. 🗓 Friday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m. 📍 Hagstrum Room, University
"Without robust university research, it is the same as flying blind, left to navigate by the dim light of ideology and special interests." In a @ChicagoTribune opinion piece, Andrew Papachristos explains how political interference in research threatens America’s ability to address
Research shows that recessions can have long-lasting negative consequences for people, businesses, and communities. Northwestern SESP's Hannes Schwandt told CNN Business that the effects can be especially damaging for people just entering the labor market, like recent graduates.
Why are Black women more likely to have C-sections than White women? Northwestern Economics' Molly Schnell spoke to IPR about her research examining this disparity and possible ways to reduce unnecessary C-sections and the complications that can come with them. Read more:
How do voters react when politicians use their power to punish critics? A working paper by Northwestern Political Science's Mary McGrath and colleagues shows that voters largely disapprove, especially when it’s a politician from their own party. #WorkingPaperWednesday spr.ly/6010FaOt0
In a Chicago Tribune op-ed, Michael Kraus explains that recent federal policies reflect misperceptions about racial equality, and that by addressing these misconceptions with evidence, "we can support our communities in rejecting these false anti-diversity narratives."
Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by Jessica Hullman on "Opening the Human Blackbox in AI-Assisted Decisions." spr.ly/6014FLYbo
Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by Jessica Hullman on "Opening the Human Blackbox in AI-Assisted Decisions." spr.ly/6011FhucB
"Teen takeovers"—spontaneous, sometimes violent youth gatherings—are drawing attention in Chicago. Northwestern SESP's Emma Adam told @ChicagoTribune that these meetups reflect how teens strive for independence and a sense of belonging. spr.ly/6019FhR1P
Why are Black women more likely to have C-sections than White women? Northwestern Economics' Molly Schnell spoke to IPR about her research examining this disparity and possible ways to reduce unnecessary C-sections and the complications that can come with them. Read more:
