David Peters

Research for the greater good

Senior Natalia Rios Martinez is breaking new ground in the study of rural legal deserts. Read More

December 5, 2022

David Peters — ‘It’s the first step to eviction.’ Why 20 million U.S. homes are struggling to pay their utility bills.

August 29, 2022

David Peters — “The pandemic drove Americans out of cities and into the exurbs. A recession could push some of them right back.”

August 2, 2022

David Peters, Christopher Cummings—”Who trusts gene-edited foods? New study gauges public acceptance”

June 28, 2022

Simulator aims to support de-escalation training for students, law enforcement

A new simulator on campus will help criminal justice students, officers practice techniques to diffuse volatile situations and better respond to behavioral health issues. Read More

March 7, 2022

Survey highlights pandemic’s effect on mental and physical health in rural Iowa

Professor of Sociology David Peters asked thousands of rural Iowans to gauge how the pandemic has impacted their physical and mental health. Learn what he and his research team discovered. Read More

October 12, 2021

Dave Peters part of Iowa State research team that receives 2021 Bridging the Divide grant

September 14, 2021

David Peters—Experts Explain Initial Results From The 2020 U.S. Census And Where Iowans Are Living

August 19, 2021

David Peters—2020 census shows Iowa urban areas grow, but population decline continues in rural areas.

August 19, 2021

David Peters—Ex-Iowa House speaker sues Census Bureau, saying it won’t turn over communications about ‘synthetic data’.

August 19, 2021