Faces of ICPSR: Courtney Bell
As a member of ICPSR’s Governing Council and a Professor at UW-Madison, Courtney Bell helps promote ICPSR resources on campus and assists data users in locating, downloading, and working with ICPSR data. Get to know Courtney:
Where do you work and what is your job title?
UW-Madison Professor and WCER Director
What is a favorite memory or instance you have working with ICPSR? What makes ICPSR a great place?
I have a vivid memory of being in the council meeting room talking about how to do large-scale video data collection and archiving with experts from around the world. ICPSR is always at the leading edge of social science research.
Where are you from?
Southfield, MI
What is your favorite part of working with ICPSR?
Collaborating with smart, humble, fun, hard-working people who have the public good at the center of their concerns.
How long have you worked with ICPSR?
16 years
What do you do when not at work?
read, cook, meditate, run, lift, hike, listen to music, and spend time with family and friends
What have you read/viewed/listened to/etc. recently?
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
What might surprise us about you?
I can (still) do a cartwheel.
Thanks, Courtney!
Want to join our team?
Are you interested in being featured?
Representatives, data depositors, and other members of the ICPSR community are invited to fill out the appropriate 5-minute questionnaire: Representative form, Depositors form, and Staff/Other Members form. Please note that submission does not guarantee selection.