NEWSLETTER | Fall 2009
Each quarter, articles and critical essays in the ISERP newsletter highlight the research and policy work being undertaken by our faculty, fellows, and affiliates. We also provide in-depth reports on ISERP’s programming and initiatives. A complete chronology of these articles and program highlights is available below.
ISERP Proudly Introduces New Director
Fall 2009
In May 2009, a search committee appointed by Vice President of the Arts & Sciences Nicholas Dirks selected Sudhir Venkatesh as the new Director of ISERP. Venkatesh is William B. Ransford Professor of Sociology, with a joint appointment in African-American Studies and a visiting appointment in the School of Law. Venkatesh previously led the Center for Urban Research and Policy (CURP) and he continues to direct the Charles H. Revson Fellowship Program, both at ISERP.





