
As part of ICPSR's anniversary observance, interviews were conducted with several current and former Consortium officials. The complete set of videos is available for viewing.
Myron Gutmann, ICPSR director from 2001-2009, talks about increased grant funding and the continued growth of the consortium.
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George Alter
ICPSR Director
As we reflect on ICPSR's 50th anniversary, I am reminded of the foresight and dedication of the many people who built this great organization. The Consortium's expansion from an initial group of 21 institutions to more than 700 today is a testament to the vision of ICPSR's founders: their belief that sharing research data would expand research opportunities... More

James Jackson
ISR Director
It's a great pleasure and honor to celebrate ICPSR's 50th anniversary with its dedicated researchers, professional staff, official representatives, and, of course, data producers and users. The consortium's story reflects many of the best qualities of the University of Michigan and the Institute for Social Research... More
ICPSR is proud to be home to a dynamic group of staff and researchers. The stories of a handful of ICPSR employees—reflecting the intellectual rigor, diverse backgrounds, and eminent skills that make ICPSR strong—are collected here.
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Abayomi Israel |
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Robbin Gonzalez |
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