Maxwell School News and Commentary
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Blockwood Piece on the Return to American Pragmatism Published in the Fulcrum
"It’s time to think beyond left, right and center," writes James-Christian Blockwood, adjunct professor in Maxwell's Washington programs. "Time to move beyond traditional political ideology that creates an identity trap dividing us instead of unifying us and encouraging compromise.
See related: Government, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Pandemic Journaling Project makes new home at Syracuse University
A repository of data detailing the deeply personal experiences of more than 1,800 people living during the COVID pandemic will be available to researchers for the first time on Feb. 15.
See related: COVID-19, United States
The Next Wave of Energy Innovation: Which Technologies? Which Skills?
"The Next Wave of Energy Innovation: Which Technologies? Which Skills?," co-authored by David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in Review of Environmental Economics and Policy.
See related: Economic Policy, Energy, Labor, United States
Reeher Discusses Tom Suozzi’s Win in NY Special Election for House Seat With AP, Roll Call, US News
“If I were a Democratic consultant or strategist, I would be taking a huge grain of salt before I base my playbook on this election,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
See related: Congress, New York State, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Syracuse University Named to Federal AI Safety Consortium
The Autonomous Systems Policy Institute, housed in the Maxwell School, is an inaugural member of U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Federal, United States
$1.5 Million Grant Expands Study of ‘Pay-to-Stay’ Fees for Incarcerated Individuals
Gabriela Kirk-Werner, assistant professor of sociology, is among a trio of researchers who’ve launched the Captive Money Lab with the support of Arnold Ventures.
See related: Crime & Violence, Economic Policy, Federal, Grant Awards, State & Local, United States
Bendix Article on Increasing Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Physical Geography Published in Eos
"We need to be intentional in forging new pathways by which BIPOC students can find physical geography and achieve their desired level of education, because regardless of career end points, diversification depends on drawing in more students from marginalized groups," writes Professor Emeritus of Geography and the Environment Jacob Bendix and his co-authors.
See related: Race & Ethnicity, U.S. Education, United States
Landes Weighs In on US Census Bureau Change in How It Asks About Disabilities in AP Article
“Good news. Good news. Good news,” says Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology and O'Hanley Faculty Scholar. “They got the message that we need to engage.”
See related: Disability, Federal, United States
Reeher Quoted in BBC Article on Trump’s Defamation Defeat
"It's hurt the general population's views of him, but it's fueled and strengthened his base, and even driven some Republicans on the fence to 'stay loyal' to the cause," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "Trump has been trying to wear these legal troubles as a badge of honor for his victimization, and of his commitment to his supporters."
See related: Federal, Law, Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, United States
Educational Attainment and Perceived Need for Future ADL Assistance
"Educational Attainment and Perceived Need for Future ADL Assistance," co-authored by Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology, was published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology.
See related: Aging, Education, United States