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The Center for Aging Families is a tri-university collaboration of more than 50 social science and medical scholars from Ohio State, Bowling Green State, and Purdue universities. The center elevates these institutions as national leaders of research at the intersection of family life, health, and aging in the U.S. It aims to generate insights that will help policymakers, healthcare providers, and community leaders strengthen families and improve quality of life for aging Americans.

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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: Arbor Quist

Dr. Arbor Quist is an assistant professor in epidemiology in the College of Public Health. Her research focuses on how pollution and environmental disasters influence population health. She is especially interested in health effects of odors and how oil and gas activities affect health. Learn more about Dr. Quist.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, September 1, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: 60 Townshend Hall, 1885 Neil Ave Mall
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Tue, September 8, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom
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Mon, September 14, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:30 pm
Event Location: Townshend Hall, room 038, 1885 Neil Ave Mall and Zoom
Portrait of Marianne Bitler, professor of economics, University of California Davis
Tue, September 15, 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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Andrea Constant elected ASA Graduate Student Representative

Andrea Constant, an IPR student affiliate, has been elected Graduate Student Representative for the American Sociological Association's (ASA) Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities.

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IPR affiliate Madhumita Dutta quoted in The Guardian

Dr. Dutta, associate professor of geography and IPR Seed Grant recipient, commented on how Indian factory workers are being required to film themselves for AI with no additional compensation.

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Ashleigh LoVette, IPR affiliate, recognized with 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award

Ashleigh LoVette, assistant professor in the College of Public Health, was recognized by her college for her dedication to student learning and engagement.

Congratulations to IPR affiliates who received tenure and promotions

The Institute for Population Research (IPR) is proud to announce that several IPR affiliates have been awarded tenure and promoted in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching,…

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