Maxwell School News and Commentary
Monnat weighs in on two NYS proposals to combat drug crisis on NPR
According to Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, politicians are looking for quick fixes because of their short terms in office and public health in the U.S. too often treats problems after they appear. "If we were to invest similar money into revitalizing social infrastructure and economic infrastructure and our educational system we would see long term benefits," she says.
PSt/PSc alumna Tammy Berendzen makes Top 10 Who Made a Difference list
Tammy Berendzen '94 BA (PSt/PSc) was named one of The New Mexican’s 10 Who Made a Difference for 2018. Berendzen, president of the Santa Fe Skating Club, has been the central figure in helping solidify the skating club — and growing the sport — among both the young and old in a high-desert town.
Huber speaks with VICE about the Green New Deal
"History shows that, especially with our country being the richest and having the most wealth and resources to deploy, we can do massive transformational things," says Matt Huber, associate professor of geography, about the Green New Deal.
Lerner Center, Monday Mile featured by CDC for inclusivity
The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion's Monday Mile program was featured on the CDC website on International Day of Persons with Disabilities for incorporating the principles of inclusion in the design of new Monday Mile routes.
Taylor's Code of Putinism makes War on the Rocks 2018 reading list
"The Code of Putinism" (Oxford University Press, 2018), Professor of Political Science Brian Taylor's new book, is described as "an essential guide for understanding Russian decision making beyond mere cable news talking points."
McCormick quoted in UPI article on militarizing police in Mexico
There is nothing new here when it comes to putting military officers in charge of a police force. This is the same thing that has been trotted out by other administrations," says Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations.
Ebner cited in Slate article on history of fascism
Michael Ebner, associate professor of history and expert on the history of modern Europe, Italy and fascism, provides a comparison point for the Republicans' treatment of the Proud Boys.
Lovely discusses trade war with Wash Post, Business Insider, NPR
"People who shop at Walmart or Target are going to be hit harder than people who buy their toaster ovens from Williams Sonoma or can afford to get products from a higher-income country," says Mary Lovely, professor of economics.
O'Keefe explains why Mars InSight is an important endeavor in The Hill
"Today’s technology gives us the means to minimize human risk of space ventures by having a much better idea of what we’re likely to encounter and the ability to have a much better plan of what we can do when people do arrive," says Sean O'Keefe, University Professor and Howard and Louise Phanstiel endowed Chair in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Model UN team named distinguished delegation at conference in DC
See related: Foreign Policy, International Governmental Organizations, Model U.N.