Institute for Policy & Social Research
IPSR is a faculty-driven research center supporting social scientists who focus on social problems and policy-relevant questions. IPSR fosters independent researchers and collaborative teams within our network of faculty affiliates and interdisciplinary research centers.
Reducing the Risk of Diabetes in the Upper Amazon
Learn how David Robbins, Bartholomew Dean, and a team of researchers are working with communities in the Upper Amazon to test a new kind of rice that might reduce the risk of diabetes.
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Visit the IPSR Data Library for resources like the Kansas Statistical Abstract, the Kansas Regional Data Portal, the Kansas Economic Policy Conference, and more.
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A new research center housed at the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas will advance understanding of democratic governance. The Center for Democratic Governance is led by Christopher Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Affairs & Administration.
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Getting Started with IPSR
If you're thinking about developing your research agenda, seeking support for a current project, or interested in getting involved, contact us at IPSR@ku.edu.
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