Wolf Discusses New Research on Paid Sick Leave with Canadian HR Reporter
Professor Emeritus Douglas Wolf was interviewed for the Canadian HR Reporter article, "Mandated paid sick leave a matter of life and death: Report."
See related: Health Policy, Longevity, United States
Hammond Examines the Relationship Between Artistic Practice and Religious Devotion in New Study
"Conjunctions of Islam: rethinking the geographies of art and piety through the notebooks of Ahmet Süheyl Ünver," authored by Assistant Professor Timur Hammond, was published in Cultural Geographies.
See related: Europe, Middle East & North Africa, Religion
New Leader, New Name for Maxwell’s Lerner Center
Alexandra Punch has taken the helm as director of the renamed Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health. Her appointment in July coincided with the addition of “population health” to the center’s title.
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Popp Study on Role of Venture Capital, Governments in Clean Energy Published by CEPR
"The role of venture capital and governments in clean energy: Lessons from the first cleantech bubble," co-authored by Professor David Popp, was published by The Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR).
See related: Climate Change, Energy
Reeher Quoted in The Hill Article on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Departure
Professor Grant Reeher was quoted The Hill article, "The Memo: As Fauci bows out, public health experts lament ‘venom’ of attacks."
See related: COVID-19, Federal, Political Parties, United States
Mandela Washington Fellows Ready to Use New Skills to Lift Africa
This was the eighth time Maxwell has hosted a Leadership Institute as a part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship. This year's six-week program included 700 young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa working with 27 institutions across the United States.
See related: Student Experience
Weschle Maintains Money in Politics Should Be Analyzed in a Singular Framework in New Book
Simon Weschle, assistant professor of political science, has published a new book, “Money in Politics: Self Enrichment, Campaign Spending, and Golden Parachutes” (Cambridge University Press, 2022).
See related: Government
Kyle Provides Perspective on Queen Elizabeth’s Long Reign in WNYT Interview
Chris Kyle, associate professor of history, was interviewed for the WNYT segment, "Professor puts queen’s long reign into historical context."
See related: Europe
O’Keefe Speaks With Futurism About the Moon Mission Delay
University Professor Sean O'Keefe was interviewed for the Futurism article, "Here's What the Former Head of NASA Has to Say About the Moon Mission Delay."
See related: Space Exploration, United States
To Own or to Rent? The Effects of Transaction Taxes on Housing Markets
Wolf Discusses Paid Family Leave and Elder Care in New York Times Article
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care, United States
Gadarian Quoted in Los Angeles Times Piece on Highly Polarized 2022 Election
Professor Shana Gadarian was quoted in the Los Angeles Times piece, "A hyperpolarized, deeply fragile 2022 election: Democrats’ energy over Roe blunts GOP advantage."
See related: Congress, Government, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
NSF Awards $750K for Research Project Examining Electric Vehicles’ Impact
Siddiki, associate professor of public administration and international affairs and Chapple Family Professor of Citizenship and Democracy, is co-principal investigator on the project, titled “Strengthening American Electricity Infrastructure for an Electric Vehicle Future: An Energy Justice Approach.”
See related: Civil Rights, Energy, Grant Awards
Perceived Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
"Perceived mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: The roles of social support and social engagement for working age adults in the United States," co-authored by Lerner Center affiliate Danielle Rhubart, was published in Preventative Medicine.
See related: COVID-19, Mental Health
Reeher Interviewed for CNBC Piece on Why More Americans Are Buying AR-15 Guns
Professor Grant Reeher appeared on the CNBC segment "Why even more Americans are arming up with AR-15 guns."
See related: Crime & Violence, United States
U.S. State Preemption Laws and Working-Age Mortality
"U.S. State Preemption Laws and Working-Age Mortality," co-authored by Maxwell professors Douglas Wolf, Jennifer Karas Montez and Shannon Monnat, was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
See related: Health Policy, Longevity
Maxwell Faculty Research on Paid Sick Leave, Mortality Rate Cited by CBS News, CTV News
"U.S. State Preemption Laws and Working-Age Mortality," co-authored by Maxwell professors Douglas Wolf, Jennifer Karas Montez and Shannon Monnat, was featured in CBS News and CTV News articles.
See related: Health Policy, Longevity, United States
Taylor Talks to CBS News About Former Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91. Brian Taylor, professor of political science, spoke with CBS News about Gorbachev's legacy.
See related: International Affairs, Russia
Basketball Legend’s Gift Turns ‘Frustration to Hope’
The Hicker Family Professorship in Renewing Democratic Community has been established with a generous gift by Orange alumnus George Hicker ’68 and his wife, Kathy. Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science, has been selected to hold a new professorship.
See related: Giving, Promotions & Appointments
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