On #EarthDay, we're highlighting research by faculty looking at air pollution, climate change beliefs, water insecurity, and the disproportionate impacts of environmental challenges. 🌍 Read more: spr.ly/63328BBDcUi

Two Northwestern faculty named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows Steve Reinke, professor of art theory and practice, and Sera Young, professor of anthropology and global health, at Northwestern University are among the 2026 Guggenheim Fellows announced by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation earlier this week.

Congratulations to @profserayoung.bsky.social, who was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow! 🎉 Young was awarded a fellowship in geography and environmental studies. Read more about her work: spr.ly/63327BBBcSc

Health Disparities: The Role of Social Relationships: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

Join us in the Devereaux Foundation Room in Deering Library on Monday at noon for a talk by Edith Chen on "Health Disparities: The Role of Social Relationships." spr.ly/63325B6A6XD

Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials: STEPP Center - Northwestern University 2026 Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials.

Applications are open for the Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials (July 6–16). Organized by Larry Hedges and Elizabeth Tipton, it offers intensive training in cluster-randomized trials for education researchers.

Apply now ➡️ spr.ly/63328B64jwi

Research in Action: Lessons from Policy Advocacy How can researchers better champion their work and make the case for evidence-based policy?

📢 Join us today in Guild Lounge for a conversation with Dean Karlan, @katieinsel.bsky.social, and @statstipton.bsky.social on engaging policymakers and advocating for research-informed policy.

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Federal judges report broad adoption of AI tools In a new survey, more than half of responding judges report using at least one AI tool in their judicial work

The first random-sample study of federal judges on AI is here. 60%+ have used AI in their work. Nearly half were never offered training. 42% have no official policy. AI training is a must for judges! spr.ly/63320B6xrok #AIinCourts #LegalTech

Research in Action: Lessons from Policy Advocacy How can researchers better champion their work and make the case for evidence-based policy?

How can researchers better champion evidence-based policy? Join us on Monday in Guild Lounge for a conversation with Dean Karlan, @katieinsel.bsky.social, and @statstipton.bsky.social on engaging policymakers and advocating for research-informed policy.
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When Politics Turns Hostile: Harassment, Threats, and Violence Against Elected Officials: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by @polisciatnu.bsky.social's Laurel Harbridge-Yong on “When Politics Turns Hostile: Harassment, Threats, and Violence Against Elected Officials.” spr.ly/63322B6tv5p

When Politics Turns Hostile: Harassment, Threats, and Violence Against Elected Officials: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by @polisciatnu.bsky.social's Laurel Harbridge-Yong on “When Politics Turns Hostile: Harassment, Threats, and Violence Against Elected Officials.” spr.ly/63324B6q6cG

Early pregnancy care declines despite Trump’s pro-birth agenda - http://spr.ly/63324B6WxEG As the Trump admin urges folks to have more kids, new data shows early pregnancy care moving in the wrong direction

Reproductive health policies of the last five years have done little to improve women's health, @feinberg.northwestern.edu's Melissa Simon told Salon. She said pandemic-era disinformation eroded trust in healthcare and science, making people less likely to seek care. spr.ly/63320B6WxEM

Equal rules don't produce equal opportunity The case could determine whether Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is constitutional.

In @democracydocket.com, @drchikaokafor.bsky.social writes that Louisiana v. Callais threatens to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and suppress minority voters. His research shows that colorblindness in an unequal society won't produce fair outcomes. spr.ly/63327B6gIPd

Trump’s obsessions are a liability for the GOP Experts and GOP strategists say Trump’s focus on voter laws and foreign excursions risks alienating persuadable Americans in 2026.

Rising gas prices don't just hit your wallet—they shape how you see the whole economy. @polisciatnu.bsky.social's Laurel Harbridge-Yong told @newsweek.com that because Americans buy gas weekly, it becomes a key indicator of economic health during election cycles. spr.ly/63329B6blZ9

WISE Scales: Measuring Water Insecurity Across the Americas YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies

Countries around the world face growing water crises that threaten the lives and livelihoods of billions. What tools do we have to better understand the diverse experiences of water insecurity?

Watch the new video from @foodwater.csis.org: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFWqECuXDWg

IPR Scholar to Lead Work on Student Learning and Development as a Carnegie Senior Fellow: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University IPR social psychologist Mesmin Destin was named a Senior Fellow by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, joining a group shaping the next generation of skills that high school students need to thrive in a fast‑changing world.

IPR social psychologist Mesmin Destin was named a senior fellow by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in January, joining a group shaping the next generation of skills that high school students need to thrive in a fast‑changing world.
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New Tools for Studying Bias and Belief: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University

Honored to see our UML paper featured by the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University.

The article highlights how unsupervised machine learning can help social scientists uncover hidden structure in beliefs and attitudes.

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Equal rules don't produce equal opportunity The case could determine whether Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is constitutional.

Today is Bloody Sunday anniversary. My piece in @democracydocket.com: colorblind redistricting isn't neutral—it entrenches inequality through social network effects that compound at each stage of the political process. This is not stereotype. It is structure. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/equa...

Journalism’s Role in Translating Social Science for Policy and the Public Join IPR and Medill experts for a panel discussion on journalism’s role in translating social science for policy and the public.

How do journalists turn research into stories that shape policy and public understanding? Join @medillschool.bsky.social and IPR experts Louise Kiernan, @natalieymoore.bsky.social, and Charles Whitaker for a discussion on bridging journalism and social science. spr.ly/63321B6DfrU

Making Water Insecurity Visible: Buffett Institute for Global Affairs - Northwestern University The Making Water Insecurity Visible group aims to address major gaps in the measurement and visibility of the underlying issues driving the global water crisis by using ethnographies, surveys and bios...

📖 Learn more about the Making Water Insecurity Visible Global Working Group's work: buffett.northwestern.edu/research/glo...

@ipratnu.bsky.social

@fox32chicago.bsky.social interviewed our Making Water Insecurity Visible group leads @profserayoung.bsky.social & Julius Lucks about their research piloting at-home water quality sensors as easy to use as at-home COVID tests to check for toxins in drinking water. 🎥: www.youtube.com/live/tc2J7cQ...

Journalism’s Role in Translating Social Science for Policy and the Public Join IPR and Medill experts for a panel discussion on journalism’s role in translating social science for policy and the public.

How do journalists turn research into stories that shape policy and public understanding? Join @medillschool.bsky.social and IPR experts Louise Kiernan, @natalieymoore.bsky.social, and Charles Whitaker for a discussion on bridging journalism and social science. spr.ly/63328h4ff0

Now out in the American Sociological Review

We present the first large-scale assessment of the structure and evolution of temporalities expressed in U.S. climate change news coverage (2000 to 2021). For this, we analyzed more than 23,000 statements about climate change effects and actions. 🧵 1/

Evidence into Impact: Research at the Policy Table - Health Policy Join us at Chambers Hall to dive deep into how research shapes health policy decisions - let's turn evidence into impact together!

How do officials use research to make tough public health and safety decisions? How can we bridge the gap between academia and policymaking? Join us on March 2 to hear local experts discuss how research is used (or not) in shaping public policy. Register: spr.ly/63320hvhd4

Why the mid-30s are a major turning point for men’s heart health | CNN Men face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease earlier than women, so heart health awareness, prevention and early detection are key decades sooner than many may think.

Men tend to develop heart disease earlier than women, according to research by @feinberg.northwestern.edu's Sadiya Khan and colleagues. She told CNN that everyone should track their cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar to stay on top of their heart health.
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Opinion | Americans Are Turning Against Gay People We seem to be in a new era of anti-gay prejudice.

After decades of progress, bias against gay people in the U.S. is rising—and fastest among young adults.

In a @nytimes.com op-ed, IPR's @elijfinkel.bsky.social and Tessa Charlesworth share new research on this alarming reversal and what might be driving it.
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Digital Redlining in College Recruitment: Location and College Search Results: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by Lincoln Quillian on "Digital Redlining in College Recruitment: Location and College Search Results." spr.ly/63322hmnRp

Digital Redlining in College Recruitment: Location and College Search Results: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by Lincoln Quillian on "Digital Redlining in College Recruitment: Location and College Search Results." spr.ly/63320h9Iuy

Evidence into Impact: Research at the Policy Table - Health Policy Join us at Chambers Hall to dive deep into how research shapes health policy decisions.

How do officials use research to make tough public health and safety decisions? How can we bridge the gap between academia and policymaking? Join us on March 2 to hear local experts discuss how research is used (or not) in shaping public policy. Register now: spr.ly/63324hjPPk

Community Violence Intervention at the Crossroads: Old Questions, New Evidence, and the Future of Public Safety Date: February 16, 2026 Start time/End Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Chambers Hall, 600 Foster St, Ruan Conference Room, Evanston, IL 60208 Contact: Patricia Reese, 847-491-3395, ipr@northwestern.edu Title: Community Violence Intervention at the Crossroads: Old Questions, New Evidence, and the Future of Public Safety By Andrew Papachristos, John G. Searle Professor of Sociology and IPR Director Abstract: Community violence intervention efforts have been on the rise over the last several years but now stands at a critical juncture. After unprecedented investment and expansion following the 2020 surge in gun violence, the field faces mounting pressure to demonstrate impact even as political headwinds threaten to dismantle progress. This talk draws on eight years of ongoing data collection on local and citywide efforts in Chicago, combining quasi-experimental analyses, participant surveys, systematic observation of outreach activities, and interviews with both workers and participants. The evidence reveals both promise and complexity. This talk will explore the critical lessons emerging from this work, how it informs both practice and science, and what it means for the future of place-based violence prevention efforts in America. This event is part of the Fay Lomax Cook Winter 2026 Colloquium Series, where our researchers from around the University share their latest policy-relevant research.

Join us in Chambers Hall today at noon for a talk by IPR director and sociologist Andrew V. Papachristos on "Community Violence Intervention at the Crossroads: Old Questions, New Evidence, and the Future of Public Safety." spr.ly/63321hZmnJ

Community Violence Intervention at the Crossroads: Old Questions, New Evidence, and the Future of Public Safety: Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University Visiting Scholars and Policy Fellows Programs

Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by @avpapachristos.bsky.social on "Community Violence Intervention at the Crossroads: Old Questions, New Evidence, and the Future of Public Safety." spr.ly/63322hr8jj

Universal Pre-K as Economic Stimulus: Evidence from Nine States and Large Cities in the U.S. (WP-25-25): Institute for Policy Research - Northwestern University During the Covid-19 pandemic, many organizations shifted to remote work. This shift in employment context occurred along with an increase in experiences of racism toward Asian Americans, as well as a continuation of racism toward other marginalized groups. In this research, the researchers explore the relationship between remote work, discrimination, and intra-minority solidarity.

A working paper by @kirabojackson.bsky.social and colleagues finds that Universal Pre-K can deliver substantial economic benefits. In nine states and cities, UPK programs increased employment—especially among women—and raised earnings. #WorkingPaperWednesday spr.ly/63325hPxlJ