News
June 05, 2019
IPPSR Publishes New MAPPR Research
Michigan's energy future, elementary school success stories and ways to combat opioid abuse are explored in newly published research papers.
November 01, 2019
Urban Meets Rural: Balancing Human and Environmental Health
A human health challenge in any season -- exercise caution -- when nature and people interact. Lessons from the latest IPPSR Public Policy Forum.
October 28, 2019
Michigan Shy of Substitute Teachers
Michigan's short of substitute teachers, forcing schools to shuffle pupils, administrators or instructors.
October 01, 2019
Wonderful Honor: Three MPLP Winners are Wonder Women
Women Officials Network celebrates the achievements and women of MPLP.
Programs
State of the State Survey
SOSS takes the public pulse on Michigan’s economy and leadership each quarter. Researchers are invited to add questions.
Office for Survey Research
OSR has produced major research data for faculty, government agencies and major corporations by mail, phone and web.
Legislative Leadership Program
This short course in public policy offers select training to those newly elected to the Michigan Senate and House.
Public Policy Forums
IPPSR’s series of public policy forums combine evidence-based research, theory and best practice. They are open to the public. Reserve a seat.
Michigan Applied Public Policy Research Program
Grants are awarded for applied policy research. They encourage the exchange of ideas between faculty and policymakers.
Michigan Political Leadership Program
MPLP is one of the nation’s premiere leadership training programs, selecting 24 diverse men and women each year.
Events
Rosenthal Career Opportunities Workshop
Anderson House Office Building, Mackinac Room, 5th Floor
IPPSR Michigan Leaders Forum
Berkey Hall, Room 457, Fourth Floor
Blog
October 31, 2019
Michigan's Shortage of Substitute Teachers: Research and Solutions
New research finds that Michigan is short of substitute teachers. Research supported by a IPPSR's Michigan Applied Public Policy Research grant suggests some solutions.
November 07, 2019
Which Gun Policies Really Are "Common Sense"?
How effective are "common sense" firearm restrictions when policies are implemented at the state level?
November 04, 2019
Independent Streams (Week of October 28)
Our biweekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
October 29, 2019
Midwest Relations
Analyzing ties that bind Midwest states -- incoming flights, migration and trade -- via IPPSR's new State Networks database.