The best way to begin making use of the facilities and services of the Institute for Social Science Research is to call 348-6233 or visit 375 Nott Hall to schedule an appointment. That way adequate time can be set aside to explore needs and decide how the Institute can best respond. Of course, staff members also welcome calls and visits, but there is also some likelihood that any individual may be engaged and therefore request that an appointment be made.

Dr. Debra McCallum,  Director of ISSR, Director of the Capstone Poll, Senior Research Social Scientist and (348-3820, 391A Nott Hall).  Social psychologist interested in social influence, social-psychological aspects of health behavior, and evaluation research.  Responsible for projects conducted by the Capstone Poll.

Dr. Joan Barth,  Research Social Scientist (348-2851, 375C Nott Hall).  Developmental social psychologist interested in the development of social behavior, recognition of social cues, decision making skills, education contexts, and neurological development in young children.  Also involved in evaluation of a variety of education programs. 

Mr. Michael Conaway,  Project Coordinator for the Capstone Poll (348-9649, 356 ten Hoor Hall). Responsible for the management of Capstone Poll projects. Primary interests include the measurement of choice and value, the impact of the survey designer, interviewer, and respondent on construct validity, and the measure and mismeasure of public knowledge and attitudes regarding history, religion, and science.

Ms. Sue Freeman, Administrative Secretary (348-6233, 391B Nott Hall).  Office Manager and general support.

Ms. Nita Hestevold, Research Associate (348-5616, 375D Nott Hall).  Study coordinator for the ongoing research of the Traffic Safety Research Group; additional interests are in social and moral development.  She is also an adjunct instructor for the course Life Span Development (HD101) for the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES). 

Ms. Lin Olin, Research Associate (348-4004, 391E Nott Hall). Research support for grant supported projects. Interests include evaluation of education programs.   She is also an adjunct instructor for statistics in Criminal Justice.

Ms. Kimberly Perry,  Capstone Poll Research Assistant (348-3825, 347 ten Hoor). Research support and supervisor for Capstone Poll interviewers.

Dr. Nancy Rhodes, Research Social Scientist (348-5496, 375E Nott Hall).   Social psychologist with interest in the application of social influence and persuasion theories to health behavior.  Current projects involve risk behaviors of teens and young adults such as risky driving, driving after drinking, smoking cigarettes, and behavioral correlates of obesity.

Mr. Tom Stem,  Director of the Research and Consulting  Services (348-3824, 391-C Nott Hall).   Provides consultation on statistical packages and other computer as well as techniques for data management.  Please contact Tom for initial inquiries regarding ISSR consulting services.

Graduate Students

Sarah Dunlap (348-3819, 374A Nott Hall).  Ph.D. program in Psychology.

Amie Edison (348-3819, 374A Nott Hall).  Ph.D. program in Psychology.

Somer Givens (348-3819, 374A Nott Hall).  Ph.D. program in Psychology.

Jamie O'Mally (375B Nott Hall). Ph.D. program in Psychology.

Kelly Pivik (348-3819, 374A Nott Hall).  Ph.D. program in Psychology.