Murrett Quoted in Daily Express, The Hill and Newsweek Articles on the War in Ukraine
Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, says the war has entered a new phase and predicts an “operational tactical reset” but no major battlefield movements. “I don’t expect to see any dramatic shifts in the activity by the Ukrainian army,” he says, “but the leadership remains strong. I think we’ll see evidence of that very clearly in the months ahead.”
See related: Conflict, Defense & Security, International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Maxwell to Host 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Beginning in mid-June, the Maxwell School will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging public management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
See related: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Awards & Honors
The Next Wave of Energy Innovation: Which Technologies? Which Skills?
"The Next Wave of Energy Innovation: Which Technologies? Which Skills?," co-authored by David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in Review of Environmental Economics and Policy.
See related: Economic Policy, Energy, Labor, United States
Reeher Discusses Tom Suozzi’s Win in NY Special Election for House Seat With AP, Roll Call, US News
“If I were a Democratic consultant or strategist, I would be taking a huge grain of salt before I base my playbook on this election,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
See related: Congress, New York State, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Student Andrea-Rose Oates is Motivated by Advocacy
Andrea-Rose Oates, a sophomore majoring in policy studies, recently joined alumnus John Boccacino ’20 E.M.P.A. for his ’Cuse Conversations podcast to talk about what motivates her to serve as a student leader and why she hopes to encourage fellow students of color to explore their heritage.
See related: Student Experience
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
Black Women Have the Highest Maternal Mortality Rate in the 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
Are We Accurately Counting the Disabled Population in the United States?
This brief summarizes findings from a recent study that used the 2011-2012 NHIS data to compare the prevalence of the disabled population estimated in the NHIS by using two sets of questions on disability – those from the American Community Survey vs. those from the Washington Group Short Set (WG-SS). Results show that the WG-SS undercounted more than half of adult respondents aged 18 and over who reported being disabled in the ACS questions.
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.
Timur Hammond - How Are We Shaped by the Places We Call Home?
Timur Hammond, assistant professor of geography and the environment, explores the impact of our environments in shaping identity and culture.
See related: Environment, Infrastructure, Urban Issues
Implicit Land Taxes and Their Effect on the Real Economy
SU Institute Launches Focus Group Project to Gain Insights on Key Voting Blocs in 2024 Campaign
The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) is launching The Deciders Focus Groups project, a partnership initiative looking to gain insights from key voting blocs in 2024 presidential election battleground states. NBC News plans to report findings each month.
See related: Federal, Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, Washington, D.C.