Maxwell School News
Jacobson Discusses the US Drone Strike That Killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri with CBS News
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington Programs, analyzed the U.S. drone strike that killed top al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri on CBS News Mornings.
See related: Afghanistan, International Affairs
Murrett Speaks with Politico About House Speaker Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Politico article, "Pelosi Taiwan trip overrides Chinese military threats."
See related: China, East Asia, Foreign Policy, International Affairs
Early Experiences Inspired 2022 Robertson Fellows
Andrew Gasparini and Melissa Alvisi have just joined the ranks of incoming graduate students at the Maxwell School, pursing dual master’s degrees in public administration and international relations.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
Hamersma Talks About Statistical Grammar on The Hidden Curriculum Podcast
Sarah Hamersma, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, discussed statistical grammar and the importance of communicating results honestly and effectively on The Hidden Curriculum podcast.
See related: Media & Journalism, Research Methods, United States
Sharp Discusses the Election of 1800 With the Washington Post
Professor Emeritus James Roger Sharp was quoted in the Washington Post article, "Maryland races could take days to call. The election of 1800 was worse."
See related: Government, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Maxwell School Announces 2022 Faculty Promotions
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Humphrey Fellows Help Connect Internet Backpack Project to Central America
Marien Alvarado, previously a project specialist with the Finance Ministry of Guatemala, is one of several 2021-22 Humphrey Fellows who worked on internet governance and digital transformation issues, participating in the iSchool student group WiTec, or Worldwide Innovation Technology, and a Humphrey Fellows digital transformation task force with members from six campuses and 12 countries.
See related: Latin America & the Caribbean, Student Experience
Taylor Quoted in Newsweek Article on Who Will Lead Russia if Putin Dies
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Newsweek article, "Who Leads Russia If Putin Dies? Health Rumors Spark Succession Questions."
See related: Government, Russia
Reeher Speaks with The Hill About the Impact of the Jan. 6 Committee Hearings
Professor Grant Reeher was quoted in The Hill article, "The Memo: Jan. 6 committee hopes to go out, for now, with a bang."
See related: Congress, Elections, Government, United States
Van Slyke Talks to CNN About the Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship
Dean David Van Slyke spoke with CNN about the Center for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship, a DC-based joint initiative of the Newhouse and Maxwell schools that will promote nonpartisan, evidence-based research and dialogue in the public interest and support the work of faculty and students.
See related: Government, Media & Journalism, United States
Banks Weighs in on Whether or Not Trump Will be Prosecuted for Role in Jan. 6 Attack in VOA
Professor Emeritus William Banks was interviewed for the VOA News article, "Will Trump Be Prosecuted Over Role in January 6 Attack?"
See related: Congress, Federal, United States
Sultana Study on Climate Coloniality Published in Political Geography
"The unbearable heaviness of climate coloniality," authored by Professor of Geography and the Environment Farhana Sultana, was published in Political Geography.
See related: Climate Change
Brockway Discusses the Need for a Framework to Describe the Far-Right in NBC News Piece
"January 6, Trump and the rise of America's dangerous 'shadow gospel'," co-authored by Mark Brockway, a faculty fellow in political science, was published by NBC News.
See related: Government, Media & Journalism, Religion, United States
McDowell Speaks with Grid About Russia’s Gold Reserves
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the Grid article, "Russia’s bright, shiny anti-sanctions weapon: Inside the billion-dollar business of ‘blood gold’."
See related: International Affairs, Russia
From the US Army to Syracuse University, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt Loves to Serve
After serving for eight years as an active-duty chaplain in the U.S. Army, Chaplain Captain Stoney Douthitt G’22 came to Syracuse University during the summer of 2021. In the past year, he has been steadily working toward a dual master’s degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Whitman School of Management.
See related: Student Experience
New Study by Purser Examines Afterlife of Mass Incarceration in a Reentry Housing Facility
See related: Housing
Wiemers Study Examines Decline in Long-Term Earnings Mobility in the U.S.
"The decline in long-term earnings mobility in the U.S.: Evidence from survey-linked administrative data," co-authored by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Emily Wiemers, was published in Labour Economics.
See related: Civil Rights
Taylor Quoted in Science Article on Russia’s Targeting of Scientists
Professor Brian Taylor was interviewed for the Science article, "Russian scientist facing treason charges dies in custody."
See related: Russia
Maxwell Experts Discuss Future Implications and Historical Context of Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling
The discussion covered the history of governing abortions in the U.S.; how the Dobbs v. Jackson decision might affect access to abortion and other reproductive services; impacts the decision could have on economic and health outcomes and voting behaviors in upcoming elections; and what precedent this decision might set for other Supreme Court decisions going forward.
See related: Civil Rights, Gender and Sex, Health Policy, SCOTUS, United States
Montez Talks to Scientific American About the Growing Mortality Gap Between GOP and Dem Areas
University Professor and demographer Jennifer Karas Montez was quoted in the Scientific American article, "People in Republican Counties Have Higher Death Rates Than Those in Democratic Counties."
See related: COVID-19, Health Policy, Longevity, Political Parties, United States