The NIH recently funded the SILOS Project, led by principal investigator @MichelleBirkett, PhD, which will conduct observational research across five cities across to understand better the social contexts that drive #HIV and substance use. 🔗 spr.ly/6017mkPeb

We’re hiring! IPR is looking for a program coordinator to join our team. This position will help develop, oversee, and evaluate IPR's new initiatives, including a short-term visiting fellows program and a policy lab. Apply today or help spread the word: spr.ly/6012mbLVg

A working paper by Northwestern Political Science's Laurel Harbridge-Yong examines how primary voters perceive electability, revealing that Democrats see moderate candidates as electable, while Republicans focus on fundraising success. #WorkingPaperWednesday spr.ly/6010mjQar

"If we think our water is unsafe, we will avoid using it." 🚰 More than half of adults surveyed expect to be harmed by their water, a new study from Sera L. Young found. Distrust in water quality also harms people's health and well-being. spr.ly/6019mdRmZ

This summer, SURA student Mollie Guba is working with Northwestern Law's Max Schanzenbach and Kimberly Yuracko to examine the protections and limitations that private universities impose on student speech. Read more about her experience: spr.ly/6010m9H8u

Most boycotts don't impact consumer behavior in the long term, but successful ones leverage public accountability, Brayden King told TIME. “People hold each other accountable,” he said, especially with goods enjoyed socially like food and drink. spr.ly/6016miGQo

We are excited to share the agenda for the IAS Seminar Series in the fall of 2024 and welcome everyone to join! Among the speakers: Michele Lamont Julia Brennecke Andrew Papachristos Omar Lizardo Coren Apicella Yian Yin Emilio Zagheni Minsu Park

In an op-ed in Crain's Chicago Business, Northwestern Medill dean Charles Whitaker writes that the field of journalism needs to adapt to rising disinformation and future news professionals need both content skills and business savvy to ensure industry sustainability. spr.ly/6015miM0S

Kamala Harris is now ahead of Donald Trump in Arizona, per a poll following news that abortion will be on the ballot there. Abortion is a key "cultural battleground issue" that could mobilize voters in swing states, NU School of Comm's Erik Nisbet told Newsweek. spr.ly/6015miMAz

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: spr.ly/6012miPEi

We’re hiring! IPR is looking for a program coordinator to join our team. This position will help develop, oversee, and evaluate IPR's new initiatives, including a short-term visiting fellows program and a policy lab. Apply today or help spread the word: spr.ly/6018miP1A

This summer, SURA student Jasmine Sun is working with Terri J. Sabol, Diane Schanzenbach, and EC*REACH to understand the impact of Chicago’s Universal Pre-K program on children, families, and caregivers. Read more about her experience: spr.ly/6012miOkA

The 2018 Kavanaugh hearings turned Eli Finkel’s interest in politics from a hobby into a research focus. Using his expertise in relationship science, he’s explored how the deep partisan divide between Republicans and Democrats mirrors a "toxic marriage." spr.ly/6014miOww

I am thrilled to share National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) ASPIRE trial results JAMA Pediatrics. Bottom line: An EHR strategy + clinic support resulted in 49% reach of an evidence-based secure firearm storage program in pediatrics (compared to 22% in EHR strategy alone; 2% in usual care). jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…

Most boycotts don't impact consumer behavior in the long term, but successful ones leverage public accountability, Brayden King told TIME. “People hold each other accountable,” he said, especially with goods enjoyed socially like food and drink. spr.ly/6017W8d8H

Only 2% of pediatricians discuss secure firearm storage with parents, even though it takes less than a minute. A study by Rinad Beidas, PhD and colleagues shows that with a “nudge” and extra support, doctors are more likely to have these critical conversations. spr.ly/6011WEzw7

Is the pursuit of the American Dream doing more harm than good? Research by Northwestern SESP's Mesmin Destin shows that privileged parents who believe in upward mobility are more likely to hoard resources and support policies that harm lower-income families. spr.ly/6017WyhIN

In an op-ed in Crain's Chicago Business, Northwestern Medill dean Charles Whitaker writes that the field of journalism needs to adapt to rising disinformation and future news professionals need both content skills and business savvy to ensure industry sustainability. spr.ly/6010WKzdk

The SILOS Project, led by @MichelleBirkett, will explore how social factors drive HIV and substance use across five cities. The study combines advanced computational modeling with community engagement. spr.ly/6011WPnK7

This summer, SURA student Mollie Guba is working with Northwestern Law's Max Schanzenbach and Kimberly Yuracko to examine the protections and limitations that private universities impose on student speech. Read more about her experience: spr.ly/6013WubRJ