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Note: In September 2024, the Center for Social Science Innovation replaced the Public Policy Center and its subsidiary unit the Iowa Social Science Research Center.
The Public Policy Center welcomes Yi-Fang Lu, postdoctoral research scholar
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Public Policy Center recently welcomed a new member to the team!
Public Policy Center summer programs conclude
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Last week, the Public Policy Center concluded its 2024 Fellowship for Qualitative Research and Researcher-in-Residence Program.
Bianchi addresses recruiting challenges in experimental research during summer fellowship program
Friday, July 19, 2024
Alison Bianchi, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, is investigating the lack of male participation in social science experiments during this summer’s Fellowship for Qualitative Research at the Public Policy Center.
Summer researchers-in-residence address systemic issues affecting vulnerable populations
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Each summer, the Public Policy Center’s Researcher-in-Residence Program fosters a unique environment for faculty and scientific staff to delve deeper into critical topics, providing the dedicated time and resources necessary to propel their work forward.
Summer program participants tackle youth empowerment through the arts
Monday, July 8, 2024
Two faculty members are exploring the intersection of the social sciences and the arts as part of the Summer Fellowship for Qualitative Research hosted by the Public Policy Center.
Grant Writing Residency Program Participants Submit Proposals to Investigate Climate Change, Externalizing Behaviors
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Two participants of the Public Policy Center’s Grant Writing Residency Program(GWRP) recently submitted their innovative grant proposals which pursue issues of climate change communication and the development of externalizing behaviors.
PPC Announces Participants Selected for Summer Research Programs
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Public Policy Center selected five participants for its summer research programs.
Pacheco Named 2024 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Julianna Pacheco, professor in the Department of Political Science and research fellow in the Public Policy Center, has been named a 2024 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corp. of New York.
Meet the Participants of the 2023-2024 Dissertation Completion Program
Thursday, May 2, 2024
This year, the Public Policy Center launched its first ever Dissertation Completion Program (DCP).
Bikowski Awarded Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fellowship
Friday, April 26, 2024
Our grant development team supported Kyle Bikowski, PhD Candidate in the Department of Anthropology, in securing the Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant for $24,998.