Maxwell School News and Commentary
Maxwell Hosts Conference Focused on International Trade
The two-day event drew scholars from across the U.S. as well as Canada and England.
See related: Economic Policy, International Affairs, Trade
Sandwiched in Later Life: Consequences for Individuals’ Well-Being, Variation Across Welfare Regimes
"Becoming sandwiched in later life: Consequences for individuals’ well-being and variation across welfare regimes," co-authored by Professor and Chair of Sociology Merril Silverstein, was published in The Journals of Gerontology.
See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care, Mental Health, United States
University Leaders to Convene AI Symposium in Washington, Launch AI Academic Alliance
The Autonomous Systems Policy Institute has partnered with the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship for the two-day event.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Washington, D.C.
Humphrey Fellows Begin 10-Month Program
With a robust orientation behind them, eleven Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows from 10 emerging democracies and developing countries have embarked on a 10-month program involving graduate study, professional development and cultural exchange.
See related: Student Experience
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.
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.
See related: Centennial, Student Experience
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.
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.
See related: Longevity, Political Parties, State & Local, U.S. Health Policy, United States
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."
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.