Maxwell School News and Commentary
Popp paper on flow of research across institutions published in Research Policy
Yu, French discuss S. Korea, nuclear submarines in The National Interest
Jihoon Yu '10 M.A. (PSc)/'14 Ph.D. (PSc) and Erik French '12 M.A. (PSc), a current Ph.D. student in political science, explore some of the potential risks and rewards of a U.S.-assisted South Korean nuclear-powered submarine program.
Thompson discusses how media represents nuns in Global Sisters Report
"Vowed women in the church deserve more than our fascination, our giggles, and our objectification. They deserve, instead, our appreciation—and, more importantly, our respect," writes Margaret S. Thompson, associate professor of history and political science.
O'Keefe writes about the nominee for NASA administrator in The Hill
"His [Jim Bridenstine] policy views, voting record and insights on how he may choose to use skills honed as a politician and elsewhere will surely be revealed in the upcoming confirmation hearing. But if past is prologue, he’s qualified to clear the hurdles for Senate confirmation. And I’m willing to bet he’ll prove to be a fine choice as the 13th NASA administrator," writes University Professor Sean O'Keefe.
Elizabeth Cohen comments on 2017 DREAM Act, Tom Cotton in PolitiFact
Summer internship places Maxwell student in halls of US Capitol
“My summer in Washington, D.C., has not only helped me grow in many skill areas, but also as a leader and young professional,” says political science student Andrew Regalado, who is the speaker of the assembly for the Student Association’s 60th Legislative Session.
Van Hollen article on cancer disclosure in India published in Medical Anthropology Quarterly
Khalil writes about his book America's Dream Palace in Al-Akhbar
"Washington’s perception of American educational institutions in the region changed during World War II. In early 1942, German forces pressed an offensive in North Africa. Their initial goal was the Suez Canal and eliminating Britain’s position in Egypt and the broader Middle East," writes Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history.
Barkun quoted in article on apocalyptic thinking in The Conversation
Monnat cited in MinnPost article on deaths of despair
"In the places with high rates of drug, alcohol and suicide mortality, economic distress has been building and social and family networks have been breaking down for several decades," says Shannon Monnat, Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion.