Projects & Grants
We conduct research in a wide variety of areas. View some of our recent project highlights or explore them all by topic area.
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Population Health
Universal Strengths-Based Parenting Support in Pediatric Health Care for Families with Very Young Children Following the Flint Water Crisis
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Social Psychology
Human Development
Family & Relationships
Population Health
Understanding the Connections among Genes, Environment, Family Processes, and Mental Health
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Faculty Profiles
ISR’s faculty experts conduct groundbreaking and wide-ranging social science research — representing more than 20 academic disciplines. Included below are two examples of the type of work being done by members of our team.
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Christian E. Sandvig
Faculty Associate, CPS Professor, LSA Communication And Media Professor, Stamps School Of Art & Design Professor, School Of Information
Dr. Sandvig's major research areas include new technological infrastructure and public policy, advances in wireless technology the use of … more -
James S. Jackson
Research Professor, RCGD Professor, Psychology
Dr. James S. Jackson is former Director of ISR (2005 - 2015) and the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies, and … more
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