Institute for Democratic Engagement & Accountability

Are you a policymaker looking to connect with your constituents in an authentic, actionable way? 

At the Ohio State Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA), we advance the mission of a land-grant university by putting academic resources to work for the public good.

Our work focuses on three core areas:

• Building knowledge about American political institutions
• Fostering dialogue and deliberation on critical public issues
• Advancing education for citizenship at all levels

We collect and analyze data from public deliberations, town halls, and campus forums to understand how citizens engage with democracy in real time. Learn more