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September 20, 2018
Politics & Polls #107: The Kavanaugh Saga
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault. How might this play out? And what effect will it have on the midterm elections? Professors Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss this and more in today's episode. (Note: This episode was recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 18.)ABOUT THE HOSTSZelizer is the Malcolm…
Features
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…
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September 18, 2018
News Clips: September 17-23
The following is a compilation of media clips in which WWS faculty members have been mentioned, cited or quoted. This list is updated weekly. If an item is missing, email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.This Insane Plan to 'Prop Up' Antarctica Could Help Save The WorldScience Alert (Michael Oppenheimer)China…
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September 13, 2018
Herb Abelson, Former Associate Director of the Survey Research Center, Died Sept. 9, 2018
Podcasts
September 13, 2018
Politics & Polls #106: How the Conservative News Media Shaped History
The conservative news media has had a historical role in shaping national politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the influence of conservative news media, both then and now, with historian Laurence Jurdem.Jurdem goes into detail about how conservative publications were created as a means to influence policymakers…
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September 12, 2018
News Clips: September 10-16
The following is a compilation of media clips in which WWS faculty members have been mentioned, cited or quoted. This list is updated weekly. If an item is missing, email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.How to Make Bankers Try Harder to Avoid Going BustBarrons (Atif Mian)The collapse of Lehman Brothers changed…
Research Briefs
September 11, 2018
China’s Energy Policies Require Integrated, Strategic Approach to Balance Air Quality, Carbon Emissions and Water Scarcity Goals
Committed to addressing the country’s severe air pollution, China is attempting a shift from coal to natural gas and is considering a variety of sources, including domestic and imported gas options as well as creating its own synthetic gas from coal.A team of researchers led by Princeton University investigated the…
Research Briefs
September 11, 2018
Europe’s Policy to Treat Wood as Low-Carbon Fuel Poised to Harm Global Forests
Europe’s decision to promote the use of wood as a “renewable fuel” will likely greatly increase Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and cause severe harm to the world’s forests, according to a new paper published in Nature Communications.European officials agreed on final language for a renewable energy directive earlier this…
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September 10, 2018
Funding Available for Innovative Education Projects and Programs
A fund offered through Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs will support creative, interdisciplinary research projects and programs addressing important issues in education.The Overdeck Education Innovation Fund will award up to $1,000,000 totalling $333,333 a year over the next three…
Features
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…