Political scientist James Druckman discusses takeaways of state-by-state polling during the pandemic
COVID-19 Research
New survey shows 67% are concerned about the quality of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
James Druckman, the Payson S. Wild Professor of Political Science and Institute for Policy Research associate director is part of a university research consortium, which includes Northwestern, Harvard, Northeastern, and Rutgers, investigating attitudes on COVID-19. Of 25,000 people surveyed in the...
National survey finds 75% are in favor of getting a COVID-19 vaccination
James Druckman the Payson S. Wild Professor of Political Science and Institute for Policy Research associate director is part of a university research consortium, which includes Northwestern, Harvard, Northeastern, and Rutgers, investigating attitudes on COVID-19. The consortium surveyed about 25,000 people...
Survey shows behavioral factors that are likely driving the second wave of COVID-19
Political Science Professor James Druckman co-leads research into the impact of COVID-19 conducted by a university consortium. The consortium includes Northwestern, Harvard, Northeastern, and Rutgers. The consortium released a new survey that showed that colder weather driving Illinoisans indoors and COVID...
“Conversation with the Dean” lecture series featuring Professor Omar K. Farha
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences’s “Conversation with the Dean” is a faculty speaker series designed to deliver insights into the cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The series is offered live to Weinberg College leadership...
Members of the Department of Anthropology and Global Health Studies contribute to special issue of the American Journal of Human Biology on COVID-19
Several members of the anthropology department and the program in global health studies, past and present, have contributed to a special issue of the American Journal of Human Biology on the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes 14 commentaries by leading scholars in the field. Professor...
According to survey, most citizens wary of schools reopening safely due to Covid-19
Through a continuous national survey about Americans' attitudes towards Covid-19, 69% of citizens say they are not confident in school districts to reopen safely in the midst of the pandemic, with only 10% saying returning to school is "very safe."...
According to survey, most Americans willing to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Among an ongoing national survey, the majority of the American population has shared positive attitudes regarding getting the Covid-19 vaccine. James Druckman, Payson S. Wild Professor of political science in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern and associate director...
Professor Thomas McDade receives Manulife CIFAR Population Health & Well-being Grant for COVID-19-related population health projects
Professor Thomas McDade has received a Manulife CIFAR Population Health & Well-being Grant for COVID-19-related population health projects. This program funds six interdisciplinary project team focused on pushing traditional research boundaries and offering new insight into how the pandemic will...
Professor Katherine Amato receives Manulife CIFAR Population Health & Well-being Grant for COVID-19-related population health projects
Professor Katherine Amato has received a Manulife CIFAR Population Health & Well-being Grant for COVID-19-related population health projects. This program funds six interdisciplinary project team focused on pushing traditional research boundaries and offering new insight into how the pandemic will...
National surveys find that COVID-19 magnifies racial disparities in healthcare
According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, there has been a statistically larger amount of Latinx and African American Chicago residents who have contracted or died from COVID-19 than white residents. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a point to reference...