Do Social Scientists Care if Their Research Has a Societal Impact? Results from a New Survey
A new white paper from Sage shows that social and behavioral science (SBS) researchers want their work to make societal impact, but… More
CISS Affiliates Participate in IOC’s Inaugural City Hall Day
By Danielle Mulligan Photos by Ting Wei Li Shin-pei Tsay (left) and Katharine Lusk (right) sharing their insights for BU researchers to connect with City… More
January 2026: Dr. John “Mac” Marston (CAS/Archaeology & Anthropology)
Dr. John Marston is a professor of Archaeology and Anthropology. He is the director of Boston University's Archaeology Program and holds a Ph.D. from… More
Kudos to CISS Postdoctoral Scholars on Job Market Successes
Congratulations to CISS postdocs on their successful job searches! Dr. Stuti Das will be joining the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)… More
CISS Issues Call for 2026-27 CISS Dissertation Finishing Fellowship
The Center for Innovation in Social Science (CISS) invites applications for the CISS Dissertation Finishing Fellowship. This fellowship is for an outstanding… More
BU Political Scientist Asks: Does Political Homogeneity Perpetuate Itself?
America is famous for its so-called red states and blue states—territories in which most residents reliably vote Republican or Democrat, respectively. But does… More
CISS Invites Proposals for 2026-27 Faculty Pilot Grant Program
The CISS Faculty Pilot Grant program is designed to provide funding for innovative research projects that explore cutting-edge social issues, especially those… More
BU Researcher, Steve Ramirez, Draws on Research for Insights into the Science of Remembering
Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez stuffs his Boston University office with memories: an inflatable T. rex gifted on his first day of grad school;… More
CISS and Spark! Invite Proposals from Social Scientists Seeking Data Science/Computational Supports
The Center for Innovation in Social Science (CISS) is partnering with BU Spark! X-Lab (Experience Lab) to support an experiential learning initiative… More
April 2025: Dr. Pamela Zabala Ortiz (CAS/Sociology)
Dr. Pamela Zabala Ortiz is an Assistant Professor in Sociology. She earned her PhD and MA in Sociology from Duke University, and… More