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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.

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Affiliate Spotlight: Harrison Yongjoon Youn

IPR affiliate Harrison Yongjoon Youn is a fourth-year PhD student in the Department of Economics. His research sits at the intersection of the labor market and the healthcare system. Learn more about Mr. Youn.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, January 27, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom
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Thu, January 29, 2026
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Tue, February 3, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom
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Tue, February 10, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom

Recent News

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IPR offers “Gearing up for Grant Writing” spring 2026 workshop series

The goal of this series of workshops is to support participants in developing research ideas into grant projects. The first meeting will take place the first week of February 2026.

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IPR and partners launch Center for Aging Families

The Institute for Population Research (IPR) has embarked upon a new collaboration to form the Center for Aging Families (CAF). CAF brings together more than 50 affiliate scholars across social…

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IPR Affiliate Mikaela Smith's abortion research featured in Ohio State News

Dr. Smith's research shows that after Dobbs, two Illinois abortion providers saw a 35% increase in abortions, driven by patients who lived where abortion was illegal or more restricted.

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IPR affiliate Stephanie Moulton elected to National Academy of Public Administration

Stephanie Moulton, PhD, John Glenn College of Public Affairs, has received one of the highest honors for scholars in the field of public administration and policy.

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