Mapping Measurement to Theory in Policy Evolution: A Case of Net Metering Policies ...
This brief summarizes "Mapping measurement to theory in policy evolution: A case of net metering policies of the United States," co-authored by Graham Ambrose and Myriam Gregoire-Zawilski in Policy Studies Journal.
Taylor Weighs In on Russia’s Toll in the War With Ukraine in Forbes Article
“Russians generally are tired of the war and want it to end,” says Brian Taylor, director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs. “They are well aware that the full-scale war against Ukraine started in 2022 has already lasted longer than the ‘Great Patriotic War’ against Nazi Germany.”
See related: Conflict, Government, International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Murrett Speaks With the Guardian, Newsweek About the USS Abraham Lincoln, Extended Navy Deployments
“Deployments of this length put a great deal of pressure on the ship and its crew, with long-term impact on personnel, sustainment of the ship and the turnaround cycle for future deployments,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
See related: Conflict, Defense & Security, Government, Mental Health, Middle East & North Africa, United States
The Push to Promote the Smart City: Assessing the Impacts of a Government-Led Smart City Challenge
Co-authored by Associate Teaching Professor of Policy Studies Austin Zwick, the article was published in Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit.
See related: Canada, Government, Technology & Innovation, Urban Issues
The Glass Is Half Full: The Safety Net for Low-Income Women Around Childbirth
Co-authored by Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs, and Maxwell alumna Hyojeong Kim, the article was published in Demography.
See related: Economic Policy, Income, Labor, Parenting & Family, United States
Digging for Answers: Student Returns to Wisconsin for Mining Town Excavation
An archaeology student is uncovering remnants of a pioneer cabin and discovering how hands-on field research provides an uncommon learning experience.
See related: Archaeology, United States
McDowell Quoted in Fortune Article on the Ties Between Military and Economic Strength
“A strong military makes a currency more appealing because it’s a signal to foreign investors that their assets are safe,” says Daniel McDowell, Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of International Affairs. “It matters because a strong defense projects security of assets in a way that is distinct from the financial regulations in a country.”
Nonprofit Organization Management in China: Research and Practice
Jiahuan Lu, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, has co-edited a new research handbook, Nonprofit Organization Management in China: Research and Practice (Routledge, 2026). The volume examines nonprofit management in China through a comparative, organizational lens rather than the state-society framework common in earlier scholarship.
See related: China, Non-governmental Organizations
The Effects of Recalling Health Insurance and Health Care Experiences on Policy Attitudes
The article, co-authored by Associate Professor of Political Science Emily Thorson and Maxwell alumna Emma Dreher, was published in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
See related: Government, Health Insurance, U.S. Health Policy, United States
The Effects of Policy Success Versus Failure Narratives
Co-authored by Sarah Pralle and Emily Thorson, both associate professors of political science, the article was published in Policy Studies Journal.
See related: Government, Media & Journalism, United States
A Global Scale of Economic Left–Right Party Positions:
The article, co-authored by Professor and Chair of Political Science Seth Jolly, was published in the Journal of Politics.
How a Maxwell Professor Uses Radio Dramas to Improve Public Health Outcomes
Bernard Appiah, associate professor of public health, delves into the power of combining entertainment and engagement in public health communications.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Health Communication, Media & Journalism, United States
Griffiths Discusses His Book ‘The Disunited States’ on Prof James Ker-Lindsay Podcast
“If leaders come in and they seem to be particularly partisan...if they really lean into that partisanship and they begin to forget their larger purpose is that ‘I represent all Americans and not just my party’ then that creates that pendulum effect and it keeps energizing both sides and that's very dangerous,” says Ryan Griffiths, professor of political science.
See related: Government, Political Parties, United States
Maxwell School Announces Faculty Promotions for 2026-27
Four faculty members have received tenure in their promotion to associate professor, while one has been promoted to full professor and another to associate teaching professor.
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Murrett Speaks With CBS News About Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Potential for Military Strikes
“The Iranians have put several other conditions on reopening this [Strait of Hormuz] in addition to the traffic separation scheme that has been put together between Iran and Oman, which may or may not be easy to digest by the White House and other actors,” says Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs.
Maxwell School Announces Leadership Changes in Dean’s Office and Academic Programs
Bob Bifulco has joined the dean’s office leadership team and faculty have stepped into new roles guiding the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs and the Law, Society and Policy program.
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Buzard Discusses Her Research on Schools Viewing Mothers as the Default Parent in The Conversation
“When similar decisions [to contact mothers first] are repeated thousands of times across schools and other organizations, they can reinforce the unequal division of caregiving responsibilities that already exists within many families,” says Kristy Buzard, associate professor of economics.
See related: Child & Elder Care, Gender and Sex, U.S. Education, United States
O'Keefe Quoted in New York Times Article on Space Debris Falling to Earth
“Humans have a lot of failure of imagination. We just can’t imagine that it will happen to us,” says University Professor Emeritus Sean O'Keefe. “All it’s got to do is show up in a major metropolitan area,” he adds.
See related: Government, Space Exploration
From Metabolic Rift to Metabolic Repair: A Comment on Ariel Salleh’s ‘DeColonize EcoModernism!’
The article, authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Selina Gallo-Cruz, was published in Globalizations.
See related: Colonialism, Crime & Violence, Environment, Gender and Sex, Inequality
Koch Featured in Al Jazeera Documentary on the Controversy Surrounding FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
“In fact, that statistic was completely wrong. It was not like those deaths were not excess deaths. They were just South Asians who happened to die in Qatar from this time period,” says Natalie Koch, professor of geography and the environment, about the report in The Guardian that stated more than 6,500 guest workers died since the cup was awarded to the country.
See related: Government, International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa