Events

Be it on-campus at Cornell University or off-campus, in cities like Washington D.C. and New York City, the Roper Center offers students and professionals world-class opportunities for scholarly exchange.

Warren J. Mitofsky Award Event

The annual Mitofsky Award event is the primary fundraising activity hosted by the Roper Center Board of Directors. Funds raised are allocated specifically to support the enrichment of the archive and the cultivation of diversity and scholarship within the field of public opinion polling.

Roper Roundtables

Roper Roundtable events bring together data users and thought leaders to explore how public opinion research can inform today’s most pressing questions. Join us for the next roundtable on October 29, "Evolution of Election Night Analysis and Projections," given by Murray Edelman and Joe Lenski, 2025 Winners of the Warren J. Mitofsky Award for Excellence in Public Opinion Research.

Speaker Series

The Roper Center’s Public Opinion Speaker Series promotes scholarship, dialogue, and community engagement in the field of public opinion research. Although the series is geared toward faculty and students in political, economic, and social disciplines, the topics of these seminars also hold a broader appeal for anyone interested in research innovation and the constantly evolving world of public opinion.

Co-Hosted Panel Events

Periodically, the Roper Center is a part of panel and discussion events.