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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What is the future of Social Security for vulnerable retirees? Join IRP’s webinar today to learn from researchers about the impact changes could have on retirement security for lower income older adults. Secure your spot now: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the... 📉👵👴

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The Future of Social Security for Vulnerable Retirees

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Could Social Security face a 2032 shortfall? Join us w/ @kedseconomist.com Anita Mukherjee, and Anil Kumar on Sept 30 for an expert discussion on what potential benefit cuts mean for vulnerable retirees relying on every dollar. Register: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...

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The Future of Social Security for Vulnerable Retirees

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎉Congratulations to our IRP 2026 Early Career Mentoring Institute Grant Awardees! Aimee Imlay, Sungjin Lee, Antoine Lovell, Emily Loveland, Madri Hall-Faul, Kimberly Fuentes, Jordy Coutin, Marisa Tsai, Hyun Ju Kim, Alice Guan, @emilydore.bsky.social, @sakshibhardwaj.bsky.social, & Monica De La Cruz.

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Are you a researcher at a WI-based institution? Is your work focused on studying policies and programs that impact Wisconsinites? Join the WPRN to connect, collaborate, and share opportunities with fellow scholars. Join today: www.irp.wisc.edu/wisconsin-pr... #PovertyResearch #HigherEd #WPRN

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Without action, Social Security trust funds face shortfalls by 2032. What will automatic benefit cuts mean for low-income seniors? Join @kedseconomist.com, Anita Mukherjee, & Anil Kumar for an @irp.wisc.edu webinar. 📅 Sept 30 | 1 PM CT 🔗 www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...

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The Future of Social Security for Vulnerable Retirees

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What does your WI community need for 4-year-olds and their families? IRP & WI Family Resource Center Network are hosting Early Childhood Listening Sessions across the state-your voice is essential! Learn more & register: irpwisc.formstack.com/forms/listen...

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Child care costs for 2 kids average ~$28k/year, facing a 28.2% national supply gap. How are states responding? Join @irppoverty.bsky.social for a webinar examining data from VA, MA, & WI on capacity limits, maternal trade-offs, & closures. 🗓 Aug 26 @ 1pm CT 🔗 www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/sus...

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Sustaining Early Care: State Lessons on Capacity Limits, Maternal Trade-Offs, and the Impact of Child Care Closures

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Attending #ASA2026? Join Table 8 at the Community & Urban Sociology Roundtables! Shoshana Shapiro (@UWMadison) shares how large-N remote mixed-methods designs overcome key barriers in rural health & human services research. 🗓️ Tue, Aug 11 | 10:00–11:00 AM 📍 Sheraton, 3rd Floor (NY Ballroom West)

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Upcoming ASA 2026 Session: "The Safety Net's Two Parts: Exploring the Association Between Income Transfer Programs and Nonprofit Human Services" Shoshana Shapiro presents joint research with Scott W. Allard examining data across 3,000+ U.S. counties. 🗓️ Monday, Aug 10, 2–3 PM Empire Ballroom East

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

U.S. families face a 28.2% child care supply gap. What does research show us about navigating capacity limits, closures, & maternal trade-offs? Join us for a webinar on research & strategies to address access and affordability. 🗓️ Wed, 8/26 | 1:00 PM CT/2:00 PM ET 🔗 www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/sus...

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Sustaining Early Care: State Lessons on Capacity Limits, Maternal Trade-Offs, and the Impact of Child Care Closures

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Interested in how unconditional cash transfers impact families and child development? 📊 The Institute for Research on Poverty is hiring a Research Analyst for the Baby’s First Years (BFY) study! 📍 Madison, WI (Hybrid) ⏰ Apply by Aug 4 Details & apply 👇

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IRP Research Analyst - BFY - Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

What can state reforms teach us about the future of U.S. health insurance? Join the Institute for Research on Poverty on July 22 at 1 PM CT for insights on Romneycare and Medicaid expansions with experts from UW–Madison, Harvard, and Dartmouth. Sign up: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/sha...

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

What is the state of child care in Wisconsin? 🍼📊 Join the Institute for Research on Poverty & UW Extension today at 12 PM for a virtual panel on current policy, workforce impacts, and what lies ahead for families. Register here: today.wisc.edu/events/view/... #Wisconsin #ChildCare

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📣 Still time to register for today's webinar on Navigating Financial Technology: Inclusion, Innovation and Buy Now, Pay Later. We'll explore how fintech impact lower income consumers in the U.S. www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...

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Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later”

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Fintech is everywhere, from digital banking to splitting a dinner bill. But how does this shift impact lower-income individuals? Does it create real inclusion or more financial risk? Join our 6/24 webinar to explore the research. ⬇️ Register to attend live or get the recording:

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Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later”

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

IRP's Associate Director of Research & Training and UW-Madison Professor, J. Michael Collins, will speak on trends and solutions for Wisconsin poverty issues at the Morrill Lecture Series on 6/22 at 6:30pm in Spring Green, WI. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more: morrilllectures.org

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The Morrill Lecture Series

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

How has the rise of financal technology impacted low-income consumers? Join us to explore the topic on 6/24 for our webinar Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later." Learn more and register: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...

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Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later”

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Register for #RECS2026 and sign up for an Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm to network with peers and leaders in the field studying economic self-sufficiency and human services programs and policies.

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

If you’re an early career scholar attending #RECS2026, register for a free Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm for an opportunity to discuss topics like career development and getting published. redcap.link/wqfj885o #EarlyCareerScholars

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

If you’re a graduate student or junior faculty member attending #RECS2026, check out the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 to discuss topics like professional development with leaders in the field. Register now: redcap.link/wqfj885o

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did you know that May is #OlderAmericansMonth? Each year the Administration for Community Living leads the nation in affirming the importance of older adults' health & well-being. Join IRP's 5/20 webinar: Research and Policy to Address Financial Instability Among Older Adults

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Research and Policy to Address Financial Instability Among Older Adults

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We’ll be hosting the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event for early career scholars at #RECS2026 on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm. Register now: redcap.link/wqfj885o #EarlyCareerScholars #AcademicTwitter

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our graduating Research Fellows! We are proud to have been a part of your journey at UW–Madison and are inspired by your dedication to poverty scholarship. Join us in 👏 👏 👏 for Jill Hoiting, Kathryn Taber, Anna Walther, @tylerqwelch.bsky.social, Zoe Walts, and Hanna Han 🎓️

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Registration for #RECS2026 is open! Sign up for the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm to network with colleagues and leaders in the field studying economic self-sufficiency and human services programs and policies.

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Register for #RECS2026 and sign up for our Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event to network with colleagues and leaders in the field studying economic self-sufficiency and human services programs and policies. redcap.link/wqfj885o #EarlyCareerScholars

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

👏 Congratulations to our IRP 2026 Summer Research Fellowship Recipients! Larry Czeponis, Caitlin Dutta, Jimin Gim, Wanting Jiang, Swati Joshi, Bezankeng Njinju, Alexis Smith, and Avery Warner!

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Congratulations to Heather Little IRP 2026–2027 IRP Dissertation Research Fellow! Heather is a PhD Candidate in Economics at UW-Madison. Her dissertation is titled: Education in Context: Essays on the Economics of Education. We're looking forward to the coming year! www.irp.wisc.edu/training/irp...

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IRP Dissertation Research Fellowship

IRP conducts a competitive Ph.D. Student Research Fellowship Program at the UW–Madison that offers up to 12 months of research support to advanced graduate students conducting rigorous…

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Evidence-based policy starts with you. 🧠 Your #DayOfTheBadger donations support IRP’s mission to understand and reduce inequality through rigorous research and training. Only 1,848 minutes to make an impact—and we’re down to the final few! 🔗 dayofthebadger.org/campaign/res... #BadgersGiveBack

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Institute for Research on Poverty | Day of the Badger

The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) is celebrating our 60th anniversary this year, and we invite our friends, colleagues, and affiliates to honor and support our work through Day of the…

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Research in action. 📊 From child welfare to housing stability, IRP translates data into policies that help families thrive. Support the mission this #DayOfTheBadger and help us build a more equitable future. Donate here: dayofthebadger.org/irp #PovertyResearch #WisconsinIdea

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

60 years of evidence. 60 years of impact. 🦡📈 For 6 decades, IRP has been a national leader in understanding the causes and costs of poverty. This Day of the Badger, help us continue this vital work for the next 60 years. Every gift helps us reach our 10-donor goal: dayofthebadger.org/irp

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Institute for Research on Poverty | Day of the Badger

The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) is celebrating our 60th anniversary this year, and we invite our friends, colleagues, and affiliates to honor and support our work through Day of the…

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The gig economy: Freedom for some, struggle for others. 🔍 Join IRP for the 2026 Robert J. Lampman Memorial Lecture with Professor Katharine G. Abraham as she explores "The Skill Divide in the Gig Economy." 📅 April 16 | 4-6 PM 📍 Varsity Hall III, Union South

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The Skill Divide in the Gig Economy | UW–Madison Events Calendar

Institute for Research on Poverty Robert J. Lampman Memorial Lecture - Katharine G. Abraham

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

UW-Madison Undergrad and grad students: You are invited to a special discussion with Katharine Abraham on April 16th. 🎓🏛️ This is a fantastic chance to engage directly with a distinguished economist. Location:Union South (Check TITU) Time: 1:45-2:30 PM Snacks Provided! RSVP: go.wisc.edu/j4nhw7

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Discussion with Katharine Abraham (IRP Student Event)

Interest Form for the Abraham Discussion Student Engagement event on April 16th, 2026

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

ICYMI! Webinar recording of "Reimagining the Future of Rural Economies, Housing, and Education in the United States" with Amanda McMillan Lequieu, Jennifer Sherman, and Jamon H. Flowers, now posted: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/rei...

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Reimagining the Future of Rural Economies, Housing, and Education in the United States

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

📣 IRP is Accepting Paper Submissions for the 2026 IRP Summer Research Workshop – Due 2/23/2026! Read more about this opportunity here: www.irp.wisc.edu/2026-irp-sum...

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Happy 60th to IRP! Celebrate with us over 2026 as we highlight people & projects from the last 6 decades, starting with founding director Robert J. Lampman. A pioneering economist focused on social programs, we continue to honor his legacy with our work and annual lecture series: go.wisc.edu/12za28

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy 2026 from the Institute for Research on Poverty! We're excited to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of IRP this year, so stay tuned for ongoing celebrations of this milestone throughout 2026. If you have not yet viewed our 2025 Impact Report, take a look here: www.irp.wisc.edu/a-message-fr...

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A Message from the Director: 2025 IRP Impact

Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we reflect on this past year, we affirm the importance of IRP’s mission to produce nonpartisan evidence and research to inform policymaking and practice in areas…

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

📣 New Podcast from IRP: @rourkeobrien.bsky.social on the Impact of Spending by Different Levels of Government www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/rou...

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Please join us for an upcoming Dec. 3rd Webinar: Understanding and Improving Healthcare Systems for Indigenous Peoples. We'll speak with a panel of experts working towards solutions for healthcare disparities: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/und...

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Understanding and Improving Healthcare Systems for Indigenous Peoples

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

📣 There is still time to register for today's webinar: Engaging and Serving Young Fathers, with Tova Walsh, Raheem Brooks, Justin Harty, and Avery Hennigar. Please register to attend the live event or to receive a link to the recording if you can't make it today: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/eng...

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Alison Berube, winner of #2025APPAM Poster Award on "Geographic Variation in Child Support Debt: The Role of Neighborhood Contexts and Mobility." Alison is an IRP Graduate Research Fellow and PhD student in Consumer Behavior & Family Economics at UW–Madison. Great work, Alison!

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

If you are at #2025APPAM, check out Trisha Chanda, a Graduate Research Fellow with IRP at UW-Madison, presenting: “Implications of Consumer Debt for Families Served by Child Support.” Sat 11/15, 3:30 to 5:00 pm, Property: Hyatt Regency Seattle, Floor: 7th Floor, Room: 706.

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