Who We Are
We aim to advance understanding in the areas of innovation, trade and institutions to identify policies and solutions for the betterment of society.
Three Core Areas
Outreach
College Kids Don't Understand Socialism—or Capitalism. Our Research Proves It
There is growing skepticism about capitalism in the U.S., especially among young people. We conducted a survey to understand: What do college students really think about capitalism and socialism, and how is higher education shaping their views?
Activities
Op-Ed | Warren's Ransomware Bill Victimizes Targets to Collect Data |
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Op-Ed | We Need Extreme Measures to Recover Afghans' Personal Data |
Article | Bring the Outdoors into Your Hybrid Work Routine |
Letter | Biden Vaccination Mandate May Pit Employers Against State Laws |
Op-Ed | It Is Easy To Complain About Higher Ed. At NDSU We Are Working On Solutions. |
Upcoming Events
Nov. 9 Tyler VanderWeele
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Louise S. Barry Auditorium
Recent Events
WATCH | Emily Oster
WATCH | Alice Marie Johnson
Events
Johan Norberg answers the question: Would the Swedish model work in the United States?
Research
2021 American College Student Freedom, Progress and Flourishing Survey
The Challey Institute has released its first annual survey of student attitudes.
Recent Studies
Working Paper | Meatpacking Working Conditions and the Spread of COVID-19 |
Research Brief | An Analysis of a New American Entrepreneur Accelerator Program: Lessons for Fargo-Moorhead and Other Communities |
Research Brief | How are attitudes toward entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial motivation affected by meaning? |
Recent Stories
Challey Spotlight: Garrett Bryan
Former federal inmate to share her story at NDSU
Challey Spotlight: Dr. Zahid Anwar
Architecture program encourages entrepreneurship
Challey Scholar helps organize online magazine highlighting human progress
Best-selling author to give NDSU presentation
Challey Institute hosts Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop
Challey Institute supports new scholarship opportunities for first-generation students
News
North Dakota State duo sees on-campus optimism running on empty
Economist John Bitzan and psychologist Clay Routledge routinely endure the long, harsh winters of North Dakota, so the element they want to boost in college classrooms is perhaps unexpected: optimism.
