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The Institute for Population Research is a multidisciplinary research center that nurtures population and health research at The Ohio State University

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The Ohio Population Consortium (OPC) is an exciting initiative bringing together the Center for Family and Demographic Research at Bowling Green State University and the Institute for Population Research at The Ohio State University. This partnership jump-starts innovative, multidisciplinary population science and supports new collaborations. By increasing scientific impact and productivity in a cost-efficient manner, OPC embodies the next frontier of population dynamics research centers.

Upcoming Events

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September 2, 2025

IPR 2025 Fall Kickoff Lunch

Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: 60 Townshend Hall
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September 9, 2025

IPR Seminar Series - Dr. Mikaela Smith

Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom
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September 16, 2025

IPR Seminar Series - Grants and Contracts Management Senior Analyst Carol Bitzinger

Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom
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September 23, 2025

IPR Seminar Series - Dr. Donte Boyd

Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom

Recent News

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Ohio State researchers awarded spring IPR Seed Grants

Congratulations to Christine Field, Arbor Quist, Courtney Lynch and Olorunfemi Adetona for receiving a spring 2025 IPR Seed Grant. IPR awarded the grant funds for their following projects:

Dr.…
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IPR affiliate Jianyong Wu finds living near oceans linked to lifespan

IPR affiliate Jianyong Wu's research findings and comments about his research on life expectancy of people living near different types of bodies of water were highlighted in an Ohio State News…

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IPR affiliate Jeffrey Cohen examines unique cuisine in new book

Jeffrey H. Cohen, professor of anthropology at The Ohio State University and Institute for Population Research (IPR) affiliate, took a deep dive into grasshopper cuisine. Supported by an IPR Seed…

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IPRGSO elects officers for 2025-2026 academic year

Please join us in congratulating the newly elected governing board of IPR's Graduate Student Organization (IPRGSO)! 

President: Mei-Yu (Mei) Kuo, Department of SociologyVice President:…

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