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Benanav Quoted in WIRED Article on Compensation for Workers Who Train AI Chatbots

May 17, 2023

Surveys indicate that Swedish citizens display less anxiety about robots taking their jobs, in part because when companies introduce new technologies, they often pay to upgrade their workers’ skills. “If you upskill workers, you pay them more,” says Aaron Benanav, assistant professor of sociology. “That's a more durable and sustainable process.”

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McDowell Talks to The Guardian, VOA About China’s Push to Internationalize Its Currency

May 15, 2023

"Over the last 15 years or so, we've seen some policies aimed at promoting its [renminbi] international use, but we've also seen a lot of policies that make it less attractive," says Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science.

Madonna Harrington Meyer Reappointed as University Professor

May 15, 2023

In recognition of exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activities, Madonna Harrington Meyer has been reappointed to a four-year term as University Professors, one of the highest honors the University bestows on faculty members. 

Anthropologist Christopher DeCorse Named Distinguished Professor

May 11, 2023

Christopher DeCorse, professor and chair of anthropology, has been recognized for exemplary stature in his academic field by being named Distinguished Professor, one of the highest honors awarded faculty at Syracuse University.

Barton Article on Making Primaries Nonpartisan, or Eliminating Them, Published in Governing

May 11, 2023

"Primary elections are where most of those who govern us are chosen. Can making them nonpartisan—or eliminating them altogether—diminish the impact of ideological fringes? What has happened in Louisiana suggests that it can," writes Richard Barton, assistant teaching professor of public administration and international affairs and policy studies.

Reeher Weighs In on CNN’s Trump Town Hall, Debate Over Media Coverage in The Hill

May 10, 2023

Trump “is a former president. He is, whether we like it or not, a legitimate candidate for the nomination. So I think it is entirely appropriate to host a town hall,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science.

Koch Quoted in The Hill Article on Saudi Arabian Alfalfa Farms in Arizona

May 10, 2023

“If they [Saudi Arabia] want to be able to guarantee their population food security, they know that they can’t really do that domestically,” says Natalie Koch, professor of geography and the environment. The Arizonan land was particularly appealing to the kingdom “because you can get more bang for your buck when you buy that farm,” says Koch.

McCormick Discusses Biden’s Call with Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Politico

May 9, 2023

“If the U.S. dismissed him wholeheartedly, it’s going to make these conversations—and again some of these are happening behind closed doors—a hell of a lot more difficult to be had,” says Gladys McCormick, Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair on Mexico-U.S. Relations, regarding the immigration talks between the U.S. and Mexico as Title 42 lifts this week.

Awards of Excellence Honoree: Maxwell Has Been ‘a Guiding Hand’ in Public Service Career

May 9, 2023

Bernard Rostker G’66, G’70 was one of four alumni honored at the Washington, D.C., event emceed by CNN anchor Boris Sanchez '09.

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Mallon Andrews, Woodard Receive International Relations Teaching Award

May 8, 2023

The award recognizes excellence in teaching and contributions to the IR program during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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