Banks discusses new Supreme Court session with WAER
“I think Mr. Gorsuch is going to prove himself to be one of the most, if not the most conservative justice on the court. Probably more conservative than Justice Scalia, or at least as conservative,” says Professor Emeritus William C. Banks.
Colleen Heflin examines the intersection of food security, welfare policy and health
"Typically people who qualify for higher SNAP benefits are in the worst health, so this suggests there is something really protective about the SNAP benefits," says Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs.
Race, Remarital Status, and Infertility in 1910: More Evidence of Multiple Causes
Murrett inducted into Geospatial Intelligence Hall of Fame
Burman economic study cited in Forbes article on corporate tax reform
A paper co-authored by Leonard Burman, professor of public administration and international affairs, found that the taxable share of U.S. corporate stock had fallen from 80 percent in 1965 to a mere 24 percent in 2015. The explanation for the sharp decline lies in the proportion of shares held by tax-exempt retirement accounts or by foreigners, who generally escape U.S. tax on dividends.
NGO leaders take part in Leadership Institute offered by Moynihan
Moynihan Institute’s Transnational NGO Initiative is designed to provide leadership training to rising senior level NGO leaders. Attendees receive state-of-the-art knowledge about NGO leadership as strategic behavior, leadership traits analysis, collaborative leadership skills, leadership of organizational change, strategy and performance measurement, and team building.
Should We Give Up after Solyndra? Optimal Technology R&D Portfolios under Uncertainty
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Reeher comments on Trump's promise to reform government in The Hill
"The swamp is pretty sticky and it is hard to drain," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. "It is going to be very difficult for any one individual—even the president—to restructure the entire culture and network that exists inside the Beltway."
Reeher weighs in on Dem strategy for mid-term elections in The Hill
Syracuse mayoral candidates debate on Campbell Conversations
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, will moderate.
From science to technology: The value of knowledge from different energy research institutions
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.
Handle with Care: Rethinking the Rights versus Culture Dichotomy in Cancer Disclosure in India