Welcome to the Maryland Population Research Center

"Drawing together leading scholars from diverse disciplines to support, produce, and promote population-related research of the highest scientific merit."

Hoffmann with focus group in Bihar, India

Sandberg, left, with interview team

MPRC researchers focus on international as well as domestic issues. Vivian Hoffmann (left) is currently working on a two year project funded to explore women's impact on sanitation in underdeveloped countries. Jack Sandberg (right) is beginning a long term study of social network behaviors in Niakhar, Senegal.

Research Themes

The Center’s research focuses on four key areas: (a) family and fertility, including marriage, parenting and intergenerational relationships; (b) social and economic inequality; (c) health processes and aging; and (d) data and methods for population research. Learn more about the types of projects being conducted in these thematic areas by clicking on one of the research profiles below.