News
July 20, 2017
IPPSR Announces MAPPR Grant Winners
Seven research groups or individuals are winners of 2018 Michigan Applied Public Policy Research Program grants. The grants cover such topics as transportation, energy, fiscal health, opioid sales and education.
September 18, 2017
2016 Presidential Contenders O'Malley and Santorum Keynote MPLP Breakfast, Dinner
Two presidential hopefuls who brought their campaigns to Michigan are coming back to the state as headliners for the Michigan Political Leadership Program...
September 15, 2017
IPPSR Wins Grant to Empower State Political Leadership Programs
Building on the successes of the Michigan Political Leadership Program, Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research is...
August 28, 2017
IPPSR's Fall Forums Focus On At-Risk Populations And Social Mobility
What it means to be an 'at-risk' child in 2017 isn't always clearly defined. What constitutes a vulnerable family setting? How can community members and...
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
IPPSR Public Policy Forum: Reaching for the American Dream
ANDERSON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, MACKINAC ROOM, 5TH FLOOR
IPPSR Public Policy Forum: Curbing Vaccination Waivers
ANDERSON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, MACKINAC ROOM, 5TH FLOOR
Navigating the Legislature -- Legislative Staff Training
ANDERSON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, MACKINAC ROOM, 5TH FLOOR
Blog
July 06, 2017
The Repercussions on Michigan of President Trump's Executive Order on Immigration
On January 27, 2017, the President of the United States of America issued an executive order to protect the nation from foreign terrorists entering the United States.
September 22, 2017
Independent Streams (Week of September 18)
Our every other week roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
September 21, 2017
IPPSR Forum Highlights Challenges of Early Childhood Education
On Sept. 13, IPPSR hosted a forum on early childhood education at the state capital. As evidence mounts showing the importance of education and...
August 24, 2017
Michigan’s Need for Policies and Systematic Training for Paraeducators
The lack of clear state policies related to paraeducators along with the increasing numbers of paraeducators in educational settings places the burden on...