Elizabeth Menninga, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, has been selected for the 2025-2026 CSSI Faculty Research Fellowship.

Amy Colbert, researcher affiliate in the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI), has published a recent study that links changes in employees’ mood with how important they perceive their job’s tasks.

This article is part of a series that profiles CSSI researcher affiliates. These profiles reveal the person behind the research, spotlighting their personal and academic trajectories and what they love about conducting research. Continue reading to learn about Elizabeth Menninga's unconventional journey to mathematically investigating the mediation of civil wars.

In 2025, the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) launched a new research incubation initiative Surveying the Social World (SSW). SSW will provide select researchers with funding and support to collect high-quality, nationally representative survey data.

This article is part of a series that features our incredible CSSI staff. We invite you to get familiar with their areas of expertise, campus services, and what drives them to do this work. Continue reading to learn how Kris Ackerson, CSSI's grant development manager, helps researchers bring their grant proposals to life.

Amber Joy Powell, researcher affiliate in the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI), has published a recent study examining the sexual violence incarcerated youth faced within state institutions through first-hand accounts of the harm.

This article is part of a series that profiles CSSI researcher affiliates. These profiles reveal the person behind the research, spotlighting their personal and academic trajectories and what they love about conducting research. Continue reading to learn how Katharine Broton helps students in higher education meet their basic needs.

Are you a faculty member, staff researcher, or graduate student looking to enhance your peer review skills? Do you find reviewing to be challenging or time-consuming?

This article is part of a series that profiles CSSI researcher affiliates. These profiles reveal the person behind the research, spotlighting their personal and academic trajectories and what they love about conducting research. Continue reading to learn how Patrick Barlow uses social science knowledge to address diverse medical dilemmas.

The Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) and Tippie College of Business Social Impact Community (SIC) organized a successful event for researchers and professionals interested in changing behaviors through communication and engagement strategies.