Press & policymakers

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Contact us

Rebecca Cohen
Senior Communications & Outreach Strategist
rebcohen@umich.edu

Daniel Rivkin
Senior Media & Outreach Strategist
rivkind@umich.edu

Policymaker engagement

Cindy Bank

Associate Director of Policymaker Engagement
bankc@umich.edu

Media resources

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Ford School faculty deeply engage with policymakers, and their research is relevant to issues such as electoral politics, the environment, health, education, economic equity, trade, international development, national security, immigration reform, and science and technology.

Our experts can share insights on many aspects and issues related to redistricting and its implications for elections.

A map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, February 24, 2022

Ford School experts can discuss Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine and its implications on global politics, economics and the human scale.

Policymaker resources

We are always looking to partner with policymakers and practitioners. Our faculty, research centers, and students serve as a resource and help identify and solve complex challenges facing our communities.

Expert testimony
Policy analysis
Media commentary
Semester class team research projects
Individual or teams of research assistants
Summer internships or fellowships
Free resources for your constituents

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Responsible for managing the Michigan Education Data Center, the Education Policy Initiative uses the longitudinal data system to investigate issues like educational implications of homelessness, the effects of COVID-19 on school enrollment, and more.

Through a multi-year partnership with the Port of Monroe, student research revealed insights about the economic impact of Michigan’s maritime industry, which led to new state investment and the port’s rebirth as a hub of economic activity.

Our students work with communities on local, national, and global issues—including many projects of direct relevance to Michigan. Click below for a full a catalog of Fall 2022 student engagement projects.