NORC Announces Ipek Bilgen as Director of the Center for Panel Survey Sciences
CHICAGO, January 27, 2025 — NORC at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce that Ipek Bilgen, a principal research methodologist in the Methodology & Quantitative Social Sciences (MQSS) department, has been named director of NORC’s Center for Panel Survey Sciences. The center focuses on researching and developing best practices in probability-based panel surveys.
“The Center for Panel Survey Sciences aims to advance the quality and rigor of the data gathered through probability panel data sources used in social science research,” Bilgen said. “By keeping up with ongoing developments and innovating in all stages of the panel lifecycle, we remain dedicated to providing accurate and reliable insights that shape critical decisions across industries. I look forward to working with our exceptional team to push the boundaries of current developments in survey methodology and ensure our work has a lasting impact on public policy and beyond.”
“I look forward to working with our exceptional team to push the boundaries of current developments in survey methodology and ensure our work has a lasting impact on public policy and beyond.”
Bilgen joined NORC in 2011 and the AmeriSpeak® team in 2017. She has overseen the AmeriSpeak probability panel’s methodological research, consulted on the panel’s methodology, and led survey design, questionnaire development, and review support, as well as cognitive interview and usability testing efforts for client studies.
“Ipek has been a leading proponent of best practices in panel surveys for several years, and I am sure her deep knowledge of survey methodology will allow the center to be a prominent voice toward increasing panel survey science,” said David Dutwin, executive director and senior vice president of AmeriSpeak.
The center provides expertise in building a range of panels, from the general population to specific demographic groups, such as young adults, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, STEM professionals, and people age 50 and older.
About NORC at the University of Chicago
NORC at the University of Chicago conducts research and analysis that decision-makers trust. As a nonpartisan research organization and a pioneer in measuring and understanding the world, we have studied almost every aspect of the human experience and every major news event for more than eight decades. Today, we partner with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to provide the objectivity and expertise necessary to inform the critical decisions facing society.
Contact: For more information, please contact Eric Young at NORC at young-eric@norc.org or (703) 217-6814 (cell).
About AmeriSpeak
AmeriSpeak® conducts surveys for experts who can’t afford to be wrong. Since its founding by NORC at the University of Chicago in 2015, AmeriSpeak has conducted more than 300 surveys, has been cited by dozens of media outlets, and has become the primary survey partner of the nation’s preeminent news service, The Associated Press. AmeriSpeak randomly identifies Americans, including the country's hardest-to-reach populations, and recruits them to provide their opinions and insights on a wide range of topics critical to our clients. The outcome is a truly representative picture of America and, thus, more accurate research results. Much more information is available at amerispeak.norc.org.
