Research

As part of its mission, the Catt Center fosters research on issues related to women and politics. Research initiatives include:

• The Women in Iowa Politics Database – a resource for government officials, researchers, teachers, and others with an interest in Iowa politics in general and the roles of women in Iowa politics in particular.
• The Gender Balance Project – an initiative examining the gender makeup of appointed county and municipal boards and commissions in Iowa.
• The Archives of Women’s Political Communication – a database housing speeches and political ads from U.S. and international women political leaders.
• The Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics – an annual competition designed to encourage and reward scholars embarking on significant research in the area of gender and politics