Public Administration and International Affairs Department News, Media Commentary and Research

Popp Talks to NPR about the Impact of Transitioning to Electric Cars

Professor David Popp is included in the NPR article, "What challenges loom as New York transitions to electric car sales by 2035?"
September 28, 2021

See related: Climate Change, Economic Policy, New York State

Harry Lambright discusses the James Webb Space Telescope with Johns Hopkins Magazine

Professor Harry Lambright says Webb was always looking ahead from the standpoint of NASA and what it could do in the future.
September 28, 2021

See related: Government, Space Exploration, United States

In Memoriam: Joseph Strasser, ‘Forever an Important Figure in our History’

He was among the Maxwell School’s most generous benefactors.

September 27, 2021

See related: Giving, In Memoriam

Williams contributes to Atlantic Council piece on AUKUS deal

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was one of several experts who weighed in on how the U.S. and its allies should navigate the diplomatic upheaval in the Atlantic Council blog post, "Experts react: The AUKUS deal has shaken the transatlantic alliance. What should the US and its allies do now?"
September 24, 2021

See related: Europe, International Affairs, International Agreements

2021 Robertson Fellows Committed to Public Service

Paul-Donavon Murray and Jacob Emont joined the graduate student ranks at the Maxwell School, pursing dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations.
September 21, 2021

See related: Academic Scholarships, Congress, International Affairs, Labor, Student Experience

Three Faculty Members Named O’Hanley Scholars

Each was selected for outstanding teaching, scholarship and other accomplishments, including success with external grant support and service to the institution.
September 17, 2021

See related: Giving, Promotions & Appointments

Humphrey Fellows Kick Off Syracuse Experience

During orientation in early August, 11 Maxwell Humphrey Fellows from nine countries broke into small groups to get to know each other. Activities that build relationships and other orientation events set the stage for the 2021-22 cohort’s 10-month program of professional development, academic study and cultural exchange at Syracuse University.
September 10, 2021

See related: Student Experience

AP Article: Popp Weighs in on Biden's Proposed Civilian Climate Corps

David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Associated Press article, "Biden, Dems push Civilian Climate Corps in echo of New Deal."
September 9, 2021

See related: Climate Change, Environment, Government, Natural Resources, Sustainability, United States, Wildfires

O'Keefe featured in CNN article on how 9/11 changed travel

University Professor O'Keefe, who was deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget during the George W. Bush administration, says that September morning in 2001 "flipped the switch right away from almost non-existent security to unbelievable, in-your-face, all the time."
September 8, 2021

See related: Government, Terrorism & Extremism, United States

Williams discusses impact of Afghanistan withdrawal on NATO in Atlantic Council blog

"Why the US failure in Afghanistan won’t break NATO," authored by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Michael John Williams, was published in the Atlantic Council's New Atlanticist blog.
September 3, 2021

See related: Afghanistan, NATO

Jay Golden Named Inaugural Pontarelli Professor

The professorship is funded with a gift from Kenneth A. Pontarelli ’92 B.S. (Econ) and his wife, Tracey.
August 24, 2021

See related: Promotions & Appointments

Leonard Lopoo Named Volcker Chair at Maxwell School

A faculty member since 2004, he additionally serves as the director of the Center for Policy Research and director and co-founder of the Maxwell X Lab. 
August 19, 2021

See related: Promotions & Appointments

Calculating the Cost of a 'Sound Basic Education' in New York City

William Duncombe, Anna Lukemeyer & John Yinger
August 17, 2021

Heflin paper on childhood injuries and food stamp benefits published in BMC Pediatrichealt

Colleen M. Heflin, Irma Arteaga, Jean Felix Ndashimye & Matthew P. Rabbitt
August 5, 2021

Chen, Popp article on green stimulus in a post-pandemic recovery published in ERE

Ziqiao Chen, Giovanni Marin, David Popp & Francesco Vona
August 5, 2021

See related: COVID-19

Han, Schwartz paper on fast food proximity and childhood obesity published in RSUE

Jeehee Han, Amy Ellen Schwartz & Brian Elbel
August 5, 2021

See related: Housing, Nutrition, Parenting & Family

Burman article on universal earned income tax credit published in National Tax Journal

Leonard E. Burman
August 5, 2021

Wolf, Monnat, Montez article on effects of preemption laws on infant mortality published in PM

Douglas A. Wolf, Shannon M. Monnat & Jennifer Karas Montez
August 5, 2021

Michelmore article on child tax credit published in The Gender Policy Report

Katherine Michelmore
August 4, 2021

Shi, Zhu paper on racial bias in school discipline published in EdWorkingPapers

Ying Shi & Maria Zhu
August 4, 2021

See related: Education

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