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Khalil Speaks With Al Jazeera, El País, Vox, WTVH About the Israel-Hamas War

“Biden’s strong support for Israel has contributed to the heightened anger and frustration in the region. As we have seen in the protests of the last 24 hours, that anger is palpable and will only grow as long as the United States continues to block a ceasefire or even a humanitarian pause at the U.N.,” Osamah Khalil, professor of history, tells El País.

October 20, 2023

Senior Erykah Pasha Strives to Uplift Others

They have taken advantage of opportunities to learn and help others, including work with the local organization Layla’s Got You.

October 20, 2023

Yilin Hou Honored with 2023 Aaron Wildavsky Award for Lifetime Achievement

Provided by the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management, the award honors his contributions to public administration, budgeting, financial management and fiscal policy analysis.

October 18, 2023

See related: Awards & Honors

Montez Cited in Washington Post Article on the Impact of States’ Policies on Life Expectancy

The differences in state policies directly correlate to those years lost, said Jennifer Karas Montez, director of the Center for Aging and Policy Studies and author of several papers that describe the connection between politics and life expectancy.

October 17, 2023

Reeher Discusses Biden’s Response to the Israel-Hamas War in Newsweek Article

"[The response has] been very clear, very resolute, it's been unequivocal, and it's not making some of the folks in the Democratic electorate or caucus happy," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "The question is where it goes from here in concrete assistance, and if Israel gets engaged in some activities and we in a sense help them, it could complicate things."

October 16, 2023

Gadarian Speaks With NBC News About Speculation of Additional Attacks in US Like Those in Israel

It’s human nature to seek out information about additional threats in the days after an attack like the ones in Israel, so that people can avoid risk and reduce their anxiety, says Shana Gadarian, professor and chair of political science . But many of the social media posts circulating this week aren’t helpful, she says, because they don’t include a specific solution. 

October 13, 2023

Inequality in Property Tax Appeals: Evidence from Field Experiments with Homeowners and Assessors

Justin Holz, David Novgorodsky, and Andrew Simon
This report, by Justin Holz, uses two field experiments, one with homeowners and the other with county assessors, to understand the drivers of inequality in property taxes and homeowner appeal behavior.
October 13, 2023

Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program Evaluation

The Maxwell X Lab tested the effectiveness of MRT-O and IJ on individuals’ engagement with the treatment program and their subsequent outcomes. 
October 12, 2023

Murrett Talks to KCBS Radio, The Mirror and Scripps News About the Israel-Hamas Conflict

As the conflict grows and rumors of involvement from groups like Hezbollah and from countries like Iraq, Iran and Egypt circulate, the question becomes "how far the conflict could escalate, both in terms of additional operations in Gaza but also the potential for it spilling over into other parts," says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.

October 12, 2023

Wilson Quoted in Boston Globe Article on Climate Change and Tourism

“Unlike people, climate change doesn’t take a holiday,” says Robert Wilson, associate professor of geography and the environment. “In coming years, tourists will need to prepare to evacuate from vacation spots, often with little notice.” 

October 11, 2023

Public Voices Fellowship Supports Baobao Zhang’s AI Research

The Maxwell School faculty member will use the fellowship to engage the public on perceptions and governance of artificial intelligence.

October 11, 2023

Khalil Discusses the Israel-Hamas Conflict With Clarín, CNY Central, Spectrum News and WSYR

"There really is no winner here, and a military solution is not possible. What needs to happen is for a high-level diplomatic effort by the Biden Administration, using regional partners and allies, to de-escalate the conflict," Osamah Khalil, professor of history, tells CNY Central.

October 10, 2023

Koch Discusses Arizona’s Water Shortage, the Role of Saudi Agribusiness With Al-Monitor, The World

“The (Saudi) government is very aware of the unsustainable agriculture practices that lead to a situation where the groundwater is no longer really able to sustain any substantial commercial agriculture,”  says Natalie Koch, professor of geography and the environment.

October 9, 2023

Veteran Food Assistance Awareness Survey Experiment

Military personnel and their families face significant challenges as they transition to civilian life, including increased risk of food insecurity. Drawing from behavioral science principles, the Maxwell X Lab designed a survey experiment aimed to potentially improve the salience and clarity of communication of food assistance programs, specifically the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to transitioning service members. 
October 9, 2023

The Child Care Landscape in Onondaga County: A Supply & Demand Analysis

The Early Childhood Alliance (ECA), Child Care Solutions, and Onondaga County Department of Social Services commissioned Maxwell X Lab and the R/E/D Group to use quantitative and qualitative methods to assess gaps to childcare access in Onondaga County. 
October 9, 2023

Home Health Agencies With High Patient Care Quality Ratings Reduced Short-term Hospitalization Rates

Jun Li

"Home Health Agencies With High Quality of Patient Care Star Ratings Reduced Short-term Hospitalization Rates and Increased Days Independently at Home," authored by Jun Li, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in Medical Care.

October 9, 2023

On the Eve of 100: Orange Central Attendees Hear Plans to Celebrate Maxwell’s Centennial

Dean David M. Van Slyke told the crowd that the year ahead will include celebrations and other engagement opportunities united by a theme borrowed from the Athenian Oath—‘Ever Strive.’

October 6, 2023

See related: Centennial, School History

Rutherford Talks to Barron’s, Christian Science Monitor About the UAW Strike

“There is a very different kind of spirit right now” in the UAW, Tod Rutherford, professor of geography and the environment, tells Christian Science Monitor. “People are just saying, ‘That’s enough. We’ve got to do something, make a stand.’”

October 6, 2023

See related: Income, Labor, United States

Pralle Quoted in ABC 7 Chicago Article on Flooding in Cook County

"We're getting lots of intense rain in short periods of time. And that just means that a lot of the drainage systems in cities, especially with old sort of infrastructure, can't handle that amount of runoff in that quick of a time," says Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science.

October 5, 2023

Reeher Weighs In on the GOP’s Internal Strife in The Hill

“This kind of division is one we’ve seen for a very long time and so there is nothing new here. This was evident when McCarthy got the position in the first place—on the 15th vote—and that got a lot of attention,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.

October 4, 2023
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