Social sciences classes in Stanford, California

The Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, located at 30 Alta Road in Stanford, California, is at the forefront of innovative and interdisciplinary research in social sciences. Recently, Matt DeBell was recognized with the Robert M. Worcester Award for his paper on political knowledge in online surveys. Carolyn Ybarra has also been acknowledged for her work in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The institute has received a major NSF grant to study the 2024 election, focusing on areas such as governance, economic inequality, immigration policy, and more. With a focus on training the next generation of scholars and addressing critical societal challenges, IRiSS is dedicated to producing world-class, evidence-based research. Collaborating with centers such as the Center on Poverty and Inequality, Immigration Policy Lab, and Center for American Democracy, IRiSS is committed to addressing global social issues through cutting-edge research methods.