The Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) has recently accepted three participants for its Spring 2025 Dissertation Completion Program (DCP). The Spring 2025 DCP cohort includes Munachim Amah (Journalism and Mass Communication), Nathan Micatka (Political Science), and Lisa Nakahara (Educational Policy and Leadership Studies).

The study details pediatric homicide in the U.S. and its connection to age, gender, race, relationship, and firearm usage. Mark Berg, one of the co-authors of the paper, as well as a professor of criminology and director of the Center for Social Science Innovation at the UI, partnered with coworker Ethan Rogers and UI alum Hannah Rochford to compile data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 1976-2020 Supplementary Homicide Reports.

Nicholas Bowman, professor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies in the College of Education, recently published a study examining the impact of STEM course placement on the short- and long-term academic success of undergraduate students.

This article is the first in a new 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 Mike Oie’s broad background in research study coordination, political science, and data management informs his current role.

The Center for Social Science Innovation recently opened applications for its annual Grant Writing Residency Program (GWRP) which supports university faculty and scientific staff who are preparing to submit a grant.

A new University of Iowa study found a sustained increase in the proportion of pediatric homicides committed with firearms in the U.S, reaching an all-time high in recent years.

Last week, the Iowa Board of Regents approved a new name and scope for the University of Iowa’s prominent hub for social science research.

The University of Iowa was recently awarded a $4.3 million grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue its Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC).

The Public Policy Center recently welcomed a new member to the team!

Last week, the Public Policy Center concluded its 2024 Fellowship for Qualitative Research and Researcher-in-Residence Program.