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.
Evanston, Ill.
Joined July 2009
Join IPR for our winter colloquia series and hear faculty present on AI and policymaking, the narrative around racial progress, gender inequality at work, and more policy-relevant topics.
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We're excited to launch IPR’s Visiting Scholars Program with our inaugural scholar, @JohnsHopkins' @Stefanie_DeLuca, this spring! DeLuca is a leading expert on housing mobility, vouchers, and policy. Learn more about her and the program here:
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Interested in receiving information about policy relevant research in your inbox? Sign up to get IPR's monthly e-news with our latest articles and our working paper email.
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Apply today for the Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials workshop for education researchers July 14–24 organized by Larry Hedges and @stats_tipton.
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Do you want to get paid to work on policy-relevant social science research this summer? IPR's Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant (SURA) Program is now accepting applications! Learn more and apply here:
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RT @suyoghc: We have @JessicaHullman joining us today at 12 pm (EST) to talk about how the concept of Bayesian rational agents can be used…
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How can we better support kids and their caregivers? Research by @NU2Gen’s Terese Sommer and her colleagues shows that the most effective social programs go beyond childcare and jobs, offering health, nutrition, and personalized support.
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Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by @sandyrwaxman on "Racial Disparities in Preschool Classroom Practices: Building a New Multi-Measure Toolkit."
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How does emotional regulation in childhood affect long-term health? A study by @FHRCatNU's Edith Chen and Greg Miller found that intense emotions and difficulty focusing as a child are linked to a higher risk of chronic diseases later in life.
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Meet IPR psychologist Michael Kraus! Driven by his family history and consciousness-raising education, his research on race and class uncovers how people think about racial progress and the ways social class shapes people’s behavior. Read more:
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Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by @sandyrwaxman on "Racial Disparities in Preschool Classroom Practices: Building a New Multi-Measure Toolkit."
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At @CornersResearch, @AVPapachristos and his team are working with community and civic partners to reduce gun violence and improve the health and safety of neighborhoods. Watch the video to learn more:
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How can we better support kids and their caregivers? Research by @NU2Gen’s Terese Sommer and her colleagues shows that the most effective social programs go beyond childcare and jobs, offering health, nutrition, and personalized support.
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In 2023, @KiraboJackson joined the White House Council of Economic Advisers. He recently sat down with @AVPapachristos and shared the lessons he learned while on the CEA, like how research shapes policy over time, even if the impact isn't immediate.
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Do you want to get paid to work on policy-relevant social science research this summer? IPR's Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant (SURA) Program is now accepting applications! Learn more and apply here:
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Apply today for the Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials workshop for education researchers July 14–24 organized by Larry Hedges and @stats_tipton.
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RT @BuffettInst: Last week, 27 faculty across @NorthwesternU's schools convened to launch the early development of a new, University-wide v…
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How does emotional regulation in childhood affect long-term health? A study by @FHRCatNU's Edith Chen and Greg Miller found that intense emotions and difficulty focusing as a child are linked to a higher risk of chronic diseases later in life.
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Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by @michellebirkett on "Using Computational Approaches to Understand the Social and Structural Drivers of Health."
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RT @wttw: On February 3, WTTW and @mbmhmc present a town hall moderated by @BrandisFriedman, with a live audience to address the challenges…
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RT @predoc_org: Northwestern's Global Poverty Research Lab (@NU_GPRL)'s Dean Karlan (@deankarlan) and Christopher Udry (@chrisudry) are hir…
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