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New Delhi air
November 13, 2023
Prof. Aseem Prakash and colleague Prof. Nives Dolšak in Forbes highlight the yearly problem of pollution in the New Delhi, India area. "Every October-November, New Delhi, India’s capital, experiences severe air pollution due to stubble burning in neighboring states, particularly Punjab. Technology is available and laws... Read more
Citizens from Ghana waiting in line to vote
November 2, 2023
Nancy Joseph, Director of Editorial Communications, writes about the challenges faced with voting in new, emerging democracies across the world. Professor James Long, from the Political Science department, works along with Joseph to understand the high voter turnout despite the difficulties and dangers the voters face. "If you can’t show that you voted, your neighbors may get angry. It can sometimes... Read more
Aseem Prakash
October 4, 2023
The Department of Political Science extends congratulations to Prof. Aseem Prakash being selected for the 2023 Class of Academy Fellows. Selection of the Academy’s new Fellows follows a rigorous review of the individual’s contributions to the field of public administration and policy. A Fellows Nominating Committee, selected by the Academy’s Board Chair, makes its recommendations to the full Fellowship, which then votes on those individuals... Read more
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September 19, 2023
Prof. Aseem Prakash and colleague Prof. Nives Dolšak write in Forbes that the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the U.S. auto makers is a result of mismanagement of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The UAW strike reveals three conflicts. The first conflict is about dividing profits... Read more
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August 4, 2023
Profs. Victor Menaldo and James D. Long wrote a column for The Conversation pondering if former President Trump could use his possible re-election as payback and retribution for indictments. Donald Trump has declared, “I am your retribution,” and it appears to be a guiding theme of his 2024 campaign...If elected, he promises to punish his perceived enemies – everyone from prosecutors at the Justice Department and... Read more
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August 4, 2023
Prof. Victor Menaldo is quoted on National Public Radio's website and Morning Edition program about big tech companies and the White House making commitments regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). Presidents and CEOs from leading tech companies that are creating artificial intelligence have agreed to several commitments on sharing, testing and developing new AI technology...Seven companies — Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI,... Read more
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July 24, 2023
Prof. Aseem Prakash and colleague Prof. Nives Dolšak write in Forbes that Amazon's 2022 Sustainability Report may not show Amazon to be the climate leader they wish to be. Many of Amazon’s climate-focused achievements are impressive: 90% of the electricity it consumes comes from renewables, it uses 9,000 electric delivery vehicles and 15,000 hydrogen-... Read more

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