Katherine Pearson
@kpear.bsky.social
Comms Director at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research
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1.4 million Michiganders are now facing zero dollars coming in to their food assistance accounts for November.
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
www.michigan.gov
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
1.4 million Michiganders are now facing zero dollars coming in to their food assistance accounts for November.
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
Please give $$ if you have it to your local food pantry. This is an emergency.
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside...
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
A new poll finds that — even if they have conditions covered by the ADA — many older adults may not think of themselves as disabled or identify as a person with disability.
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Experiences of disability after 50: Poll looks at self-identity and help with health care visits
Even those with multiple health conditions that limit independence may not see themselves as a person with a disability, and may miss out on potential accommodations
ihpi.umich.edu
October 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A new poll finds that — even if they have conditions covered by the ADA — many older adults may not think of themselves as disabled or identify as a person with disability.
ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...
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22% of U.S. young adults use cannabis or alcohol to help them get to sleep
Published in @jamapediatrics.com from
@mtfstudy.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Published in @jamapediatrics.com from
@mtfstudy.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Cannabis and Alcohol Use to Initiate Sleep Among Young Adults
This survey study identifies the prevalence of and demographic characteristics associated with use of substances for sleep purposes in US adults aged 19 to 30 years.
jamanetwork.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
22% of U.S. young adults use cannabis or alcohol to help them get to sleep
Published in @jamapediatrics.com from
@mtfstudy.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Published in @jamapediatrics.com from
@mtfstudy.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
Despite limited federal data due to the shutdown, ISR’s Surveys of Consumers continues offering critical insights into the U.S. economy.
In a new Q&A, ISR's Joanne Hsu explains why consumer sentiment has remained stable and what to watch moving forward.
Read more: myumi.ch/Mk574
In a new Q&A, ISR's Joanne Hsu explains why consumer sentiment has remained stable and what to watch moving forward.
Read more: myumi.ch/Mk574
Government shutdown hasn’t left consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least
Consumer sentiment remained flat in October, compared to the previous month. But history shows a prolonged federal shutdown can impact how people feel about the economy.
myumi.ch
October 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Despite limited federal data due to the shutdown, ISR’s Surveys of Consumers continues offering critical insights into the U.S. economy.
In a new Q&A, ISR's Joanne Hsu explains why consumer sentiment has remained stable and what to watch moving forward.
Read more: myumi.ch/Mk574
In a new Q&A, ISR's Joanne Hsu explains why consumer sentiment has remained stable and what to watch moving forward.
Read more: myumi.ch/Mk574
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
Fellas, is it problematic to bring food to share to a public meeting? #a2Council.
October 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Fellas, is it problematic to bring food to share to a public meeting? #a2Council.
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
The HomeLab also sounds like a great opportunity for environment-behavior research. research.umich.edu/research-sto...
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@iaps-association.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
Institute for Social Research HomeLab offers ideal environment for fitness device study
research.umich.edu
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The HomeLab also sounds like a great opportunity for environment-behavior research. research.umich.edu/research-sto...
@iaps-association.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
@iaps-association.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
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2025 is on pace to be Ann Arbor's worst year for pedestrian crashes. We talk with @crashesinannarbor.bsky.social's Peter Houk who complied these data.
#a2Council
www.damnarbor.com/2025/10/2025...
#a2Council
www.damnarbor.com/2025/10/2025...
2025 on pace to be Ann Arbor's worst for pedestrian crashes: an interview with Crashes in Ann Arbor's Peter Houk
Serious and fatal pedestrian crashes by year from Crashes in Ann Arbor . 2025 data is year to date. Ann Arbor has an ambitious Vision Zero ...
www.damnarbor.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
2025 is on pace to be Ann Arbor's worst year for pedestrian crashes. We talk with @crashesinannarbor.bsky.social's Peter Houk who complied these data.
#a2Council
www.damnarbor.com/2025/10/2025...
#a2Council
www.damnarbor.com/2025/10/2025...
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
A new study from ISR’s Joelle Abramowitz links high pollen days to increased suicide risk, especially among those with mental health conditions. Findings suggest pollen may trigger deeper vulnerabilities than just allergies.
Read more: myumi.ch/QwkND
Read more: myumi.ch/QwkND
High pollen count: The last straw effect on suicide risk
ANN ARBOR—Beyond the sneezing and itchy eyes, high pollen seasons are now linked to a significant increase in suicide risk. A new University of Michigan study found a 7.4% jump in deaths, suggesting t...
myumi.ch
October 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A new study from ISR’s Joelle Abramowitz links high pollen days to increased suicide risk, especially among those with mental health conditions. Findings suggest pollen may trigger deeper vulnerabilities than just allergies.
Read more: myumi.ch/QwkND
Read more: myumi.ch/QwkND
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes
A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.
interestingengineering.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
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Kudos to @karenattiah.bsky.social , her union, and her lawyers for fighting this. Their case is righteous. It’s the labor movement that’s doing the most to fight back against Trumpian repression and corporate enabling of it. Join a union!
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The Washington Post Accused Me of “Gross Misconduct.” Here's My Response.
This fight isn’t just about my job — it’s about who gets punished for telling the truth, and who gets protected for spreading hate and violence.
open.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Kudos to @karenattiah.bsky.social , her union, and her lawyers for fighting this. Their case is righteous. It’s the labor movement that’s doing the most to fight back against Trumpian repression and corporate enabling of it. Join a union!
open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...
open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...
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Democrats "blocked" this bill by ... not voting for it.
No dirty tricks or sneaky moves, they just didn't vote for a GOP bill. It needed 60 votes to pass, 53 Reps and 2 Dems voted for it.
That, according to the broken Washington Post, means Democrats Are To Blame even though the GOP runs it all.
No dirty tricks or sneaky moves, they just didn't vote for a GOP bill. It needed 60 votes to pass, 53 Reps and 2 Dems voted for it.
That, according to the broken Washington Post, means Democrats Are To Blame even though the GOP runs it all.
October 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Democrats "blocked" this bill by ... not voting for it.
No dirty tricks or sneaky moves, they just didn't vote for a GOP bill. It needed 60 votes to pass, 53 Reps and 2 Dems voted for it.
That, according to the broken Washington Post, means Democrats Are To Blame even though the GOP runs it all.
No dirty tricks or sneaky moves, they just didn't vote for a GOP bill. It needed 60 votes to pass, 53 Reps and 2 Dems voted for it.
That, according to the broken Washington Post, means Democrats Are To Blame even though the GOP runs it all.
Love this - we can prioritize walking and still have cars. We just can't put the convenience of drivers above the safety of bikes/pedestrians
And taxis, service/emergency vehicles, and trucks making deliveries *are* allowed to access this space, just slowly. They can't zoom through or use the street as a shortcut. Locals who have cars can access parking garages.
September 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Love this - we can prioritize walking and still have cars. We just can't put the convenience of drivers above the safety of bikes/pedestrians
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
The before/after is remarkable. This is what we mean when we say "Life After Cars."
September 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The before/after is remarkable. This is what we mean when we say "Life After Cars."
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
So much talk of #politicalviolence in the headlines these days, but what do the ANES 2024 Time Series data say?
September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
So much talk of #politicalviolence in the headlines these days, but what do the ANES 2024 Time Series data say?
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
What do rural neighborhoods reveal about respiratory health risks?
ISR researcher, Grace Noppert, explores how community conditions shape outcomes, and why these overlooked areas matter.
Learn more: myumi.ch/z96j8
ISR researcher, Grace Noppert, explores how community conditions shape outcomes, and why these overlooked areas matter.
Learn more: myumi.ch/z96j8
September 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
What do rural neighborhoods reveal about respiratory health risks?
ISR researcher, Grace Noppert, explores how community conditions shape outcomes, and why these overlooked areas matter.
Learn more: myumi.ch/z96j8
ISR researcher, Grace Noppert, explores how community conditions shape outcomes, and why these overlooked areas matter.
Learn more: myumi.ch/z96j8
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
How it started. How it's going.
September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
How it started. How it's going.
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
ISR research makes a difference!
Carina Gronlund shows how weatherizing homes can improve health, cut ER visits, and reduce exposure to extreme temps and pollution.
Her findings support policies that make everyday environments safer and healthier for families!
Learn more: myumi.ch/P3Aby
Carina Gronlund shows how weatherizing homes can improve health, cut ER visits, and reduce exposure to extreme temps and pollution.
Her findings support policies that make everyday environments safer and healthier for families!
Learn more: myumi.ch/P3Aby
September 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
ISR research makes a difference!
Carina Gronlund shows how weatherizing homes can improve health, cut ER visits, and reduce exposure to extreme temps and pollution.
Her findings support policies that make everyday environments safer and healthier for families!
Learn more: myumi.ch/P3Aby
Carina Gronlund shows how weatherizing homes can improve health, cut ER visits, and reduce exposure to extreme temps and pollution.
Her findings support policies that make everyday environments safer and healthier for families!
Learn more: myumi.ch/P3Aby
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
Today’s annual ISR Picnic brought together colleagues from across the Institute to celebrate community, connection, and collaboration.
We’re especially grateful to those whose work, energy, and curiosity drive ISR’s mission forward every day.
We’re especially grateful to those whose work, energy, and curiosity drive ISR’s mission forward every day.
September 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today’s annual ISR Picnic brought together colleagues from across the Institute to celebrate community, connection, and collaboration.
We’re especially grateful to those whose work, energy, and curiosity drive ISR’s mission forward every day.
We’re especially grateful to those whose work, energy, and curiosity drive ISR’s mission forward every day.
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
Thank you to these five faculty members for speaking up. That this is short-sighted is an understatement. I’m hoping that more Michigan faculty members will do the same.
www.michigandaily.com/opinion/op-e...
www.michigandaily.com/opinion/op-e...
CSCAR should remain open
CSCAR has been an integral part of this campus for nearly 80 years, since its foundation at the Statistical Research Lab in 1946. It is virtually without parallel at other peer institutions. There ar...
www.michigandaily.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Thank you to these five faculty members for speaking up. That this is short-sighted is an understatement. I’m hoping that more Michigan faculty members will do the same.
www.michigandaily.com/opinion/op-e...
www.michigandaily.com/opinion/op-e...
Seriously. Why not ultrasounds?
I can’t believe medicine hasn’t come up with a better way to do mammograms. That is some primitive shit right there.
September 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Seriously. Why not ultrasounds?
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
No shit!
“Black drivers still disproportionately stopped by police in Ann Arbor despite ordinance”
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
Like really, no shit, Sherlock! As CM Harrison put it: the ordinance “changed policy, but it did not change policing.” #a2council
“Black drivers still disproportionately stopped by police in Ann Arbor despite ordinance”
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
Like really, no shit, Sherlock! As CM Harrison put it: the ordinance “changed policy, but it did not change policing.” #a2council
Black drivers still disproportionately stopped by police in Ann Arbor despite ordinance
Overall stops for equipment violations are down, but a higher percentage of the stopped drivers are Black.
www.mlive.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
No shit!
“Black drivers still disproportionately stopped by police in Ann Arbor despite ordinance”
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
Like really, no shit, Sherlock! As CM Harrison put it: the ordinance “changed policy, but it did not change policing.” #a2council
“Black drivers still disproportionately stopped by police in Ann Arbor despite ordinance”
www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...
Like really, no shit, Sherlock! As CM Harrison put it: the ordinance “changed policy, but it did not change policing.” #a2council
Trans kids need victors.
August 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Trans kids need victors.
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
Communications Coordinator position working with @nhats-nsoc.bsky.social and @micda-umisr.bsky.social at @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
More info here: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
More info here: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Communications Coordinator | U-M Careers
careers.umich.edu
August 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Communications Coordinator position working with @nhats-nsoc.bsky.social and @micda-umisr.bsky.social at @um-src.bsky.social @umisr.bsky.social
More info here: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
More info here: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
There's a point Arendt makes in Personal Responsibility Under Dictatorship that people who convince themselves to cooperate with the regime in pursuit of "the lesser evil" end up conditioning themselves to accept evil, which the regime then ratchets up. A similar story with the press here.
if you wind back the clock a year and say “trump will be president, he’ll tear up entire agencies without any legislative authority, ignore court orders, build a concentration camp, and send troops into multiple US cities” you wouldn’t ask “well how many troops?” before deciding what this describes
August 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
There's a point Arendt makes in Personal Responsibility Under Dictatorship that people who convince themselves to cooperate with the regime in pursuit of "the lesser evil" end up conditioning themselves to accept evil, which the regime then ratchets up. A similar story with the press here.
Reposted by Katherine Pearson
Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it
theconversation.com/data-that-ta...
theconversation.com/data-that-ta...
Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it
Detailed data that US government agencies collect and make available has underpinned research about people, medicine, science, crime, jobs, housing, climate and the economy.
theconversation.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it
theconversation.com/data-that-ta...
theconversation.com/data-that-ta...