Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University

Have you signed up for our upcoming policy briefing on Capitol Hill? Don’t miss the chance to hear from top experts as they examine what’s working to improve America’s most at-risk neighborhoods. Register now: https://spr.ly/6049o33R7

As the 2024 election approaches, explore IPR faculty’s work on elections and democracy. Learn more about our faculty's research on how voters think, how candidates appeal to voters, and the impact of online political discussions: https://spr.ly/6046UU5iC

Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by sociologist and IPR associate Oscar Stuhler on "Temporalities of Climate Change in U.S. News (2000-2021)." https://spr.ly/6043UiwoV

Join us at our fall events to hear insights from our faculty on pressing issues, including water insecurity and threats to democracy. Click here for more information: https://spr.ly/6048UkiKs

Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by sociologist and IPR associate Oscar Stuhler on "Temporalities of Climate Change in U.S. News (2000-2021)." https://spr.ly/6049UpLrX

A working paper by IPR economist Molly Schnell, North Carolina State University's Adriana Corredor-Waldron, and Princeton University's Janet Currie finds that Black mothers are more likely than White mothers to undergo unnecessary C-sections, increasing their risk for complications. #WorkingPaperWednesday https://spr.ly/6047UOvDP

?? You're Invited: Policy Research Briefing on Capitol Hill?? Join us for 'Improving Neighborhoods to Improve Lives: Re-Imagining the Power of Place' on October 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Featuring renowned experts: - Stefanie DeLuca(Johns Hopkins University) Stefanie DeLuca - C. Kirabo Jackson (Northwestern University) - Me ?? - Sean Reardon (Stanford University) Explore cutting-edge research on neighborhoods and policy ?? Date: October 9, 2024 ? Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET ?? Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. (exact location TBA) Lunch will be served. Limited seating available – register now: spr.ly/6014oRygq #PolicyResearch Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University

Movies often teach us about love and romance, but how often do they get it right? Tune into "Love, Factually" where IPR social psychologist Eli Finkel and University of California, Davis' Paul Eastwick analyze rom-coms and romantic films using the science of relationships. https://spr.ly/6046UJLxY

Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by IPR psychologist Sylvia Perry on "The Development of Racial Bias Awareness." https://spr.ly/6180oavhw

How do immigration policies affect family planning for Hispanic adults? Research by IPR sociologist Julia Behrman and The University of Texas at Austin's Abigail Weitzman finds that in states with punitive policies, Hispanic adults desire more children than those in states without. https://spr.ly/6044o296e