Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University

Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by Sera Young and Juliana Feng on "Democratizing Water Security for All: Policy Lessons at the Intersection of Global Health and Synthetic Biology." http://spr.ly/6045S1zuz

Voter suppression remains a major issue this election cycle, continuing a troubling historical trend. IPR political scientist Tabitha Bonilla spoke with CBS Chicago about the problem and urged voters to reach out to election officials for accurate information. http://spr.ly/6047q7B7z

Coming off a historic election, IPR experts will break down the biggest threats to U.S. democracy. Join social psychologist Eli Finkel, political scientist Chloe Thurston, and communications and policy scholar Erik Nisbet as they discuss pressing issues from political polarization to misinformation.Political scientist Laurel Harbridge-Yong will moderate. RSVP now: http://spr.ly/6044qN5WI

Wage theft is still a problem in the U.S., even with tougher laws in place. A new working paper by IPR political scientist Daniel Galvin and his colleagues shows that there are gaps between what the laws say and how state labor departments enforce them. http://spr.ly/6041qINcd

Exposure to lead is still a problem for many across the U.S., and it’s especially damaging to children’s health. In a new study, Northwestern University scholars and community partners explain how at-home biosensor tests can help people quickly and easily check for lead in their water. #ILPPW2024 https://lnkd.in/g3pEaznp

How is interdisciplinary research driving policies to address water insecurity worldwide? Join Northwestern University faculty Andrew V. Papachristos, Sera Young, Julius Lucks, and Ted Sargent for a panel discussion hosted by the Northwestern Alumni Association. They will explore how their research is shaping policies and practices related to water access, quality, and sustainability—from local efforts at Northwestern to global initiatives at the United Nations. 📅 Oct. 29 | 5:30-8 PM 📍 Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center | Chicago, IL 🔗 Register by Oct. 25: http://spr.ly/6041qYvaH

After the pandemic, some universities adopted COVID-19 impact statements for fairer tenure evaluations, particularly for mothers. A study by IPR associate Lauren Rivera, IPR sociologist Kate Weisshaar, and András Tilcsik of the University of Toronto shows these statements led to more positive tenure evaluations. http://spr.ly/6047qjzoR

As the 2024 election approaches, explore IPR faculty’s work on elections and democracy. Learn more about our faculty's research on how voters think, how candidates appeal to voters, and the impact of online political discussions: http://spr.ly/6044qkwTj

How much money is enough to live on? In a working paper, IPR social psychologist Michael Kraus and his colleagues explore what people think is a living wage and how income shapes their estimates and influences their support for policies. http://spr.ly/6044qXsRr

As the Southeast recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, misinformation about the federal response poses a significant threat. Psychologist and IPR associate David Rapp spoke to The New Republic about how these rumors spread online and what can be done to combat public misconceptions. http://spr.ly/6045qrZ8Z