‘Unearthing Africa's Long Lost Past’: Maxwell Professor Unearths England’s First Outpost
The remarkable discovery of Fort Kormantine by archaeologist Christopher DeCorse illuminates a critical period in Atlantic history.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Archaeology, Grant Awards, Migration, Student Experience, Trade
Doctoral Candidate Says Project Provided an ‘Extraordinary Opportunity’
Matthew O’Leary joined the team of archaeologists led by Maxwell Professor Christopher DeCorse in coastal Ghana this past summer.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Archaeology, Grant Awards, Migration, Student Experience, Trade
Kristy Buzard Explores Gender Disparities in Economics
She is part of a three-member team that received a $157,065 grant from the Women in Economics and Mathematics Research Consortium.
See related: Gender and Sex, Grant Awards, United States
Trio of Maxwell Alumni Athletes Honored at Letterwinner Event
Kristyn Cook, Clothilde ‘Clo’ Ewing and John Wallace were celebrated for their athletic and career achievements.
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Maxwell Sociologists Receive $1.8 Million From the NIA to Study Midlife Health and Mortality
The research team led by Jennifer Karas Montez and Shannon Monnat hopes to better understand how state policies and local economic conditions impact health and mortality rates.
See related: Longevity, Rural Issues, U.S. Health Policy, United States, Urban Issues
New Handbook Co-Edited by Anthropologist Bhan Provides Comprehensive Perspective on Kashmir Dispute
Mona Bhan, professor of anthropology and Ford-Maxwell Professor of South Asian Studies, co-edited and was a contributing author to the “The Palgrave Handbook of New Directions in Kashmir Studies” (Palgrave, 2023).
Faculty Lead Partnerships to Support Ukrainian Veterans, Strengthen European and US Security
James Baker and Robert Murrett are leading academic partners in the newly formed US-Ukraine Veterans Bridge—Baker additionally leads a network of frontline state scholars.
See related: Conflict, Global Governance, National Security, Russia, Ukraine
Lerner Center and Maxwell X Lab Join Sheriff’s Office to Reduce Illicit Drugs’ Impact
Supported by a $1.2 million federal grant, they will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and recovery services for those who’ve been incarcerated.
See related: Addiction, Grant Awards, New York State, Opioids
Johannes Himmelreich Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The funding will support his research on ethical dilemmas in data science, culminating in a co-authored book manuscript.
See related: Ethics, Grant Awards
PAIA Doctoral Student Receives Grant for SNAP Research
Clay Fannin was awarded $25,000 to continue research he began with professors Colleen Heflin and Len Lopoo.
See related: COVID-19, Food Security, Grant Awards, Nutrition, Student Experience, U.S. Health Policy
Robertson Fellows Aspire to Serve as Foreign Service Officers
Zoe Prin and Forrest Gatrell are pursuing dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations at the Maxwell School.
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Maxwell School Joins Volcker Alliance to Bring Next Generation Leadership Corps to University
The program will provide training and experiential learning for future public servants across Syracuse’s schools and colleges.
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Experts Say Federal Agency Should Govern AI, New Survey Conducted by Two University Institutes Finds
Generation Lab conducted the survey for Axios in partnership with Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) and the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute (ASPI).
See related: Autonomous Systems, Government, United States
Maxwell School Announces Recent Faculty Additions
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Johanna Dunaway Named Research Director for the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship
The political scientist and media scholar will engage colleagues and students in nonpartisan, evidence-based research to foster dialogue in the public’s interest.
See related: Government, Media & Journalism, Promotions & Appointments, Washington, D.C.
Shana Kushner Gadarian Named Maxwell School’s Associate Dean for Research
In her new role, Gadarian will help students and faculty develop their research projects and secure funding to advance scholarly pursuits.
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Ryan Griffiths Receives NSF Grant to Research Global War Patterns
The professor of political science will focus on historical trends of intrastate and interstate battles since the 18th century.
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Executive Master’s Student Named Eisenhower USA Fellow
The fellowship supported Heather C. Fischer’s recent trip to Malaysia and Thailand to study forced labor in global supply chains.
See related: Awards & Honors, Human Rights, Labor, Southeast Asia, Student Experience, Trade
Daniel McDowell Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee, Joins Atlantic Council
The Maxwell School associate professor of political science has been sought for the expertise he shared in his recent book, ‘Bucking the Buck.’
See related: Economic Policy, International Affairs, Promotions & Appointments
Ethan Coffel Receives NSF Award to Study Climate and Agriculture
The funding will enable the Maxwell School assistant professor to build on his study of the crop-climate feedback cycle.
See related: Agriculture, Climate Change, Grant Awards, United States