Margaret C. Levenstein

Margaret C. Levenstein is a Research Professor at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research (ISR) and Adjunct Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Ross School of Business. She serves as Director of ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research), the world's largest social science data archive, and Executive Director of the Michigan Federal Statistical Research Data Center. Her roles include leading NSF and NIH-funded projects on research data ecosystems and pandemic-related social science research coordination.

Levenstein holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University and a BA from Barnard College. Her research focuses on data production, confidentiality protection, and economic history. Notable contributions include studies on cartel behavior, innovation dynamics in regions like Cleveland, and the role of information systems in corporate growth.

She has received the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service for ICPSR's national impact. Leadership roles include Co-Director of the Federal Statistical Research Data Center, board memberships with organizations like the Social Science Research Council, and committee roles in professional associations.

Her work bridges historical analysis and modern data challenges, with recent emphases on digital identity systems for research access, machine learning applications in data linkage, and policy implications of data governance frameworks.