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Princeton Students Develop Interdisciplinary Project for Newark Community Garden October 26, 2018
Princeton Students Develop Interdisciplinary Project for Newark Community Garden
WWS Reacts: The Killing of Jamal Khashoggi October 25, 2018
WWS Reacts: The Killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Tensions continue to flair between Saudi Arabia and Turkey over the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi — with mixed accounts from both parties. Meanwhile, the U.S. response to the slaying of Khashoggi, who was a U.S. resident, has been uneven. How will this affect the Middle East? We discussed the implications with two former U.S. ambassadors: Ryan Crocker and Daniel C. Kurtzer, both of Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Crocker is a visiting lecturer and diplomat-in-residence. He has served as U.S. ambassador six times: Afghanistan (2011-2012), Iraq (2007-2009), Pakistan (2004-2007),…
Woody Woo Fall Break Photo Contest! October 24, 2018
Woody Woo Fall Break Photo Contest!
Questions? Contact extaff@princeton.edu.Off the social media grid? Upload your images here: http://bit.ly/WoodyWooImagesGood luck!!!
Isabel James
Getting to Know Woo: Q&A with Seniors October 23, 2018
Getting to Know Woo: Q&A with Seniors
At the beginning of the fall term, we asked seniors majoring in Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs what they are looking forward to this academic year and beyond. Through the multidisciplinary liberal arts major at the “Woody Woo,” these students are earning the skills necessary to emerge as future leaders in areas ranging from urban policy to international development.The undergraduate major focuses on Woodrow Wilson School courses as well as courses in economics, history, politics, psychology, sociology, and science, which are relevant to the study of policymaking, policy analysis and policy evaluation…
Flexible Fertilizer Regulations Could Reduce Pollution, Save Billions October 16, 2018
Flexible Fertilizer Regulations Could Reduce Pollution, Save Billions
As the global population continues to increase, so will food production. This means increased use of fertilizers, and many on today’s market are not environmentally friendly.To reduce pollution and save billions of dollars in damages, the United States and other national governments should require manufacturers to sell nitrogen fertilizer with compounds designed to increase their efficiency and reduce pollution, according to a new paper published in Nature Sustainability. Such a policy could substantially reduce air and water pollution from nitrogen use, including greenhouse gases.The researchers estimate that using this approach among U.S. corn farms…
WWS Reacts: A Supreme Court with Kavanaugh October 10, 2018
WWS Reacts: A Supreme Court with Kavanaugh
After a charged confirmation process, Brett Kavanaugh now sits on the Supreme Court. What effects will this have on the Court, the American people and the midterm elections? Paul Frymer, professor of politics at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, shares his thoughts in the Q&A below. Director of the Program in Law and Public Affairs, Frymer studies American politics, institutions, law and American political development. Q. How has the battle over Justice Brett Kavanaugh affected the reputation and image of the Supreme Court? Frymer: Momentarily, the politicized nature is in the news and on the…
R.O.I. or R.I.P.: Rouse Discusses Future of Higher Education at She Roars Conference October 09, 2018
R.O.I. or R.I.P.: Rouse Discusses Future of Higher Education at She Roars Conference
A partisan divide exists when it comes to the value of higher education, a gap that’s widened between 2010 and 2017. But why has higher education become such a controversial hot-button issue?Cecilia Rouse, dean of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, addressed the future of higher education to a roomful of “She Roars” participants in a talk titled “R.O.I. or R.I.P.: The Future of Higher Education” Oct. 5 in McCosh Hall.Using data to illustrate her arguments, Rouse covered four big themes in higher education: cost, paying for college, individual economic benefits (and risks), and societal economic benefits.Today, two big…
Anthony Solis
Future Public Policy Leaders: Princeton JSI Participants Reflect on a Summer of Community and Learning October 03, 2018
Future Public Policy Leaders: Princeton JSI Participants Reflect on a Summer of Community and Learning
Thirty-one undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the U.S. attended the Public Policy and International Affairs Program’s (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) this summer at Princeton University. Hosted by the Woodrow Wilson School since 1985, the rigorous seven-week program is designed to prepare the students for graduate study and careers in public policy and international affairs.Four participants shared their impressions of Princeton, the JSI program, and the Woodrow Wilson School. Applications for participation in the 2019 program (June 12 – August 2, 2019) are due Nov. 1: Those interested may apply here.Constanza…
Tylor Johnson
SINSI Spotlight: A Common Thread — Believing in the Value of Public Service October 03, 2018
SINSI Spotlight: A Common Thread — Believing in the Value of Public Service
True or false: You must be a Woodrow Wilson School major at Princeton University to apply for the Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative (SINSI).True or false: Working for the federal government means living in Washington, D.C. and focusing on issues of diplomacy, foreign assistance, or defense.The answer to both is “false”! All Princeton sophomores, juniors, and seniors (regardless of major), and first-year Master in Public Affairs (MPA) students can apply to be part of SINSI, which places motivated, high-achieving students in fully funded domestic and international internships and graduate fellowships, preparing them for careers in public…
Urban Population, Transportation Patterns Affect How Flu Epidemics Play Out October 02, 2018
Urban Population, Transportation Patterns Affect How Flu Epidemics Play Out
The more people a city has and the more organized its residents' movement patterns, the longer its flu season is apt to last, new research co-authored by Princeton University researchers shows.Published in the journal Science, the findings are an important step toward predicting outbreak trends for a viral infection that, in the United States, sickens millions of people, sends hundreds of thousands to the hospital and kills tens of thousands each year."An important issue in the burden of influenza is how violent epidemics are in terms of the impact on the health system," said Bryan Grenfell, Kathryn Briger and Sarah Fenton Professor of Ecology and…
Work Hard, Play Hard: During Summer Internships, MPAs Immerse Themselves in Policy and Communities September 19, 2018
Work Hard, Play Hard: During Summer Internships, MPAs Immerse Themselves in Policy and Communities
Backed by the knowledge they gained in WWS 501: Politics of Public Policy, 65 Master in Public Affairs (MPA) candidates for the Class of 2019 departed the Woodrow Wilson School in June to undertake summer internships where they investigated human rights and artificial intelligence, self-driving car policies, investment strategies in pharmaceuticals and more.The approved summer internship, which is a hallmark degree requirement of the MPA program, occurs between the first and second years of the program. Summer internships provide students with opportunities to apply the concepts and theories learned in the classroom to the development of real-world…
Herb Abelson, Former Associate Director of the Survey Research Center, Died Sept. 9, 2018 September 13, 2018
Herb Abelson, Former Associate Director of the Survey Research Center, Died Sept. 9, 2018
Seniors Share: My Summer Internship September 06, 2018
Seniors Share: My Summer Internship
From meeting with a U.S. Supreme Court Justice to improving mastery of the Mandarin language, Princeton University seniors concentrating in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs tackled memorable and meaningful summer internships. Here, several seniors answer questions about their experiences.Samantha Chai ’19Internship: Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics, and Policy (CDDEP)June - August 2018What was the highlight of your summer internship? The highlight has been collaborating on a paper about antimicrobial resistance and primary health care for the World Health Organization. I visited the World Health Organization, South…
Militant Groups Influence Local Policies During Conflict August 22, 2018
Militant Groups Influence Local Policies During Conflict
The five-decades-long Colombian conflict weakened government institutions and left millions displaced. With a new president at the helm, many wonder about the future of the country.A paper published in the American Political Science Review shows how armed groups in Colombia — both left-wing guerilla forces and right-wing paramilitary groups — were able to shape policy outcomes by influencing local officials who carried out the groups’ policy preferences. This blocked the state from developing effective government institutions.The analysis shows strong connections between the presence of illegal armed groups and differences in property rights and taxes…
Q&A: EuroTragedy: A Drama in Nine Acts July 31, 2018
Q&A: EuroTragedy: A Drama in Nine Acts
In his new book, “EuroTragedy: A Drama in Nine Acts,” Ashoka Mody offers a historical narrative of how European leaders decided to adopt the euro as a common currency. He argues that this decision has led to economic divergence, Euroscepticism and intensified political divisions across the continent.Mody is Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor in International Economic Policy at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. His former duties include deputy director in the International Monetary Fund's Research and European Departments, and positions at the World Bank, University of Pennsylvania, and AT&amp…