The MPC is a University-wide research unit established by the Vice President for Research under the program for "New Initiatives in Interdisciplinary Research." Ten colleges at the University participate in the MPC: the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, the College of Human Ecology, the Law School, the Carlson School of Management, the School of Public Health, the College of Agriculture, the Institute of Technology, the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and the Medical School.
Members share a commitment to cross-disciplinary research and a focus on the analysis of demographic behavior across time and space. Our membership has a strong empirical orientation, and much of our work involves large-scale data analysis and policy-relevant research. Research strengths include historical demography, population geography, labor-force studies, migration and immigration, health behavior, healthcare access and use, life-course studies, education, and family demography.
The MPC Director and Associate Director are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Center. The Directors consult with the Advisory Board about major budgetary issues and new Center initiatives. The Advisory Board is responsible for approving admission of new members. MPC provides support to our members through shared research support cores.
