News
April 16, 2020
IPPSR Research Tracks School Response to COVID-19
As Michigan and states across the country suspend in-person learning in K-12 classrooms, IPPSR is tracking schools' response to COVID-19.
May 27, 2020
High Speed Internet at Core of Distance Learning: Researchers
Will pandemic inspire more support for high-speed internet access? Answers in IPPSR's State of the State Podcast.
May 04, 2020
Four Named Top Rosenthal Intern Winners
Winners praised for constituent communications and current affairs awareness.
March 30, 2020
IPPSR Forum Reviews School Partnership Progress: Now on YouTube
First report of new model finds “potentially positive results” in special Zoom online Forum now available for viewing on YouTube.
Programs
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.
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.
Events
RESCHEDULED: Michigan Political Leadership Program Annual Fundraising Dinner
Kellogg Center, Big Ten Room, Michigan State University
Blog
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 Lessons: Distance Learning and Economic Distancing
Keeping classrooms and the economy on track in the time of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
May 15, 2020
What Is the Tie that Binds? Facebook, of Course
What predicts connections between the states? Doctoral student Shayla F. Olson answers the question with analysis from two valuable research resources.
May 14, 2020
A Novel Graduation: With Hope for the Future
IPPSR Graduate Fellow Sejal Luthra's final blog post and advice to MSU's 2020 graduates: "Make this journey your learning process....Kudos and cheers to all...
May 08, 2020
Sequence of Plunder: A Case Study of Housing Dispossession in Detroit
Exploring Detroit's decline from its status as the “Arsenal of Democracy." The second in a six-part series.