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."
The Maryland Population Research Center (MPRC) is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to population-related research and housed in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) at the University of Maryland. MPRC includes faculty from 13 university units.
MPRC researchers focus on international as well as domestic issues. Sangeetha Madhavan particpates in an interview process in South Africa (above, left). Reeve Vanneman and Sonalde Desai are working on a nationwide survey in India (above, right).
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.
Director's Welcome
Follow this link to read a welcome message and update from our Director, Dr. Sandra Hofferth.