Decoding the Vote: Data-Driven Insights for the 2024 Election
On Oct. 23, join a distinguished panel of experts as they explore the role of data and analytics in the 2024 election campaigns. The panel will offer a compelling look at current election science, delving into the latest methods in exit polling, predictive analytics, and political strategy.
Oct. 29 Dean's Leadership Series - Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur
Students connect with prominent leaders through the SPIA Dean's Leadership Series, which brings some of the world’s brightest leaders to campus for multiday visits. The School also hosts public lectures and student-only talks with accomplished alumni, authors, innovators, influencers, and other distinguished policymakers.
From Diplomacy to Humanitarian Aid: Princeton SPIA Engages at the 79th UNGA
Princeton SPIA hosted multiple events adjacent to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, creating opportunities for students, alumni, and faculty members to engage with U.N. representatives on a variety of pressing global policy challenges.
Close Encounters: Facing the Bomb in a New Nuclear Age
The Program on Science and Global Security, part of Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, invites you to a special exhibition at Princeton’s Bernstein Gallery, featuring The Bomb.
Upcoming Events
The Princeton Pulse Podcast Spreads SPIA Research to 65 Countries
It was a stroke of luck that Aimee Bronfeld decided to be very early to her first day on the job five years ago. As project specialist for the Center for Health and Wellbeing at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, she produces one of the University’s most successful podcasts, and it all began that morning when she bumped into Heather Howard.
Research Record Series
Princeton SPIA’s Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life.
Newsmakers
The US won’t run for another term on UN human rights council. Israel is likely why
The Guardian
October 11, 2024
Opinion: Kenneth Roth
Program on Science and Global Security exhibit, ‘the bomb,’ reflects on nuclear age
The Daily Princetonian
October 11, 2024
Exhibit Coverage: Program on Science and Global Security
From farmworkers to fishermen: Lessons from US produce on protecting human rights on the high seas
SeafoodSource
October 10, 2024
Quoted: Susan Marquis
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Expert faculty and policy practitioners across disciplines
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Global network of alumni
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U.S. students of color
At SPIA, We Care
Our Community
We are committed to ensuring that all members of our diverse community feel respected, supported, and valued both inside and outside the classroom. We seek to strengthen the capacity of our students to promote equity and foster inclusion while here and in the broader world.
"The highest priority of our DEI efforts is to create and foster an environment that is inclusive and welcoming of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities — not to elevate any one voice above another, but to ensure all voices are equally heard."Amaney Jamal, Dean, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
At SPIA, We Lead
We are tackling today's most-pressing challenges — at home and abroad. Below are some current initiatives and focus areas.
Elections
Our experts address issues related to populism, democratic backsliding, and polarization.
Afghanistan Policy Lab
We created the Afghanistan Policy Lab at SPIA to address the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and help contribute to its rebuilding.
Climate Change
Today’s environmental challenges require global policies that adapt to uncertain conditions — and our experts are pioneers in the field.
At SPIA, We Learn
At SPIA, We Serve
In Service to the Nation and Humanity
Our unofficial motto captures the essence of the School and is embodied not only in our curriculum — designed to prepare students to pursue careers in public service — but also in the activities our students pursue outside of the classroom.
75 Years of Serving the Nation and Humanity
SPIA’s MPA program begins diamond anniversary celebration. Over the next two years, SPIA will incorporate the celebration of this milestone anniversary into existing School events and will share remembrances from alumni, faculty, graduate students and staff.