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IDEA Launches Summer Democracy Fellows Program for 2026
IDEA is proud to announce it is launching a new Summer Democracy Fellows program, offering students first-hand experience working in Washington, D.C. The program provides an opportunity to engage…
IDEA Director Michael Neblo Featured at Civil Discourse Forum: Is Democracy for Everyone?
Michael will join UCLA’s Dr. Khaled Abou el Fadl for the upcoming Civil Discourse Forum: Is Democracy for Everyone? on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Thompson Library 165. Michael's research…
Do Americans Really Support Political Violence? New IDEA Research Says No.
As voters go to the polls today, a new study led by IDEA’s Ryan Kennedy challenges the idea that many Americans support political violence. His latest survey used AI to probe for deeper responses…
AI Interviews Deepen Survey Responses But May Also Shape Opinions, New Study Finds
AI Interviews Deepen Survey Responses But May Also Shape Opinions, New Study Finds COLUMBUS, OH – A new study from researchers at IDEA at The Ohio State University and the University of Houston, led…
From Student to Scholar Dr. Bear Brown’s Journey with IDEA
When Bear Brown began his Ph.D. in American politics at The Ohio State University, he had a strong sense of purpose but lacked a clear path. Like many drawn to the study of democracy, he wanted to…
A Research Path Sparked by Serendipity
At IDEA, we know that big ideas often start with something small: a question, a conversation, or just a passing suggestion. That’s exactly what happened with Ralph Martins, an Ohio State PhD student…
Adam Duffy-Program Manager
From the Hill to a Home at IDEA: An Employee Spotlight on Adam Duffy For our latest employee spotlight, we’re sharing the story of Program Manager Adam Duffy, a valuable member of our team whose…
Rebuilding Democracy’s Social Foundations Chautauqua, NY - June 2025
Since 1874, the Chautauqua Institution has brought together civic, cultural, and institutional leaders to discuss the most pressing questions in American life. IDEA director Michael Neblo…
Amy Lee (Associate Director)
The Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA) at The Ohio State University is proud to introduce a new series celebrating the people who shape its mission and bring its work to…