Maxwell School News and Commentary
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
Hranchak Talks to Newsweek and Daily Express About Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Putin
"He emphasizes, 'This is not your war. It is so far from you. You have other matters besides Ukraine,'" says Tetiana Hranchak, visiting assistant teaching professor. "Putin really wants to persuade the West to end the war sooner, which may indirectly indicate that his resources are running out."
See related: Defense & Security, Government, Media & Journalism, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Quoted in La Presse Article on a Clash Between NATO and Russia
"He [Putin] could get drunk on his success, conclude that the West is just a paper tiger and decide to push further to see what happens," says Brian Taylor, professor of political science and director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs.
See related: Defense & Security, International Affairs, NATO, Russia, Ukraine
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
Catherine Herrold Receives Award to Study Locally Led Development in Serbia
The associate professor will analyze how Serbians organize for social change at the local level.
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
Murrett Discusses Tensions in the Middle East With Defense One, The Hill, Newsweek and VOA News
“Difficult choices will be required in the days and weeks ahead as military operations continue a policy of strong deterrence without seeking widespread escalation that could harm our interests and those of our allies,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.