About the chapter
Michigan SSN was launched in 2017 to bring together engaged scholars from colleges and universities across the state with policymakers, civic leaders, and journalists. The chapter's hub is in the East Lansing area with the bulk of its membership hailing from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.
Leaders
Members
University of Michigan
Brookings Institution
National Bureau of Economic Research
Latest Contributions
Latest in the News
Karyn Lacy quoted on the need for a sociology of the suburbs by Richard Florida, "The Changing Demographics of America's Suburbs" CityLab, November 7, 2019.
Susan Dynarski quoted on Millennial student debt and defaults by James Kvaal, "The Gaping, Recession-Sized Hole in 2020 College Plans" The New York Times, October 23, 2019.
Luke Shaefer quoted on improvements in poverty rates by Don Lee, "Poverty Declines, But More are Uninsured and Household Income is at a Standstill, Census Data Show" Los Angeles Times, September 10, 2019.
Joshua M. Cowen quoted on school choice and competitition by Michael Gerstein, "Detroit Schools Become 'Winners and Losers' in 'Cutthroat System' to Gain Students" Detroit Free Press, August 26, 2019.
Guest to discuss causes of mortality for new mothers on Press Play with Madeleine Brand, Claire Margerison, June 17, 2019.