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.
Visit the IPSR Data Library
Visit the IPSR Data Library for resources like the Kansas Statistical Abstract, the Kansas Regional Data Portal, the Kansas Economic Policy Conference, and more.
IPSR Data LibraryPeople, Politicians and the Press in an Era of Political Norm Violation
As part of the Future of Democratic Governance Series, Ashley Muddiman, associate professor of communications studies at the University of Kansas, explores political incivility, its impact on democracy, and how it influences public engagement as the U.S. enters a second Trump presidency in this speech.
IPSR News
The Care Board, a project that gathers information on care work, which often goes unnpaid, done every day in the American economy is now live. The site can help journalists, policymakers, communities, nonprofits and the public better understand the influence care work has on the American economy.
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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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