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January 07, 2019
No Laboratory Needed: The Person Project Mines Social Science Data with Secure Online Quizzes
Understanding the human psyche is complex, for ordinary people and scientists alike. Now, researchers at Princeton University have created a new tool for social scientists to study human psychology through a series of fun, thought-provoking activities. Launched this month, the Person Project website and smartphone application …
Helen Milner
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January 04, 2019
Milner Elected President of International Studies Association
Professor Helen Milner of Princeton University was elected president of the International Studies Association (ISA), one of the oldest organizations dedicated to international, transnational and global affairs. Her term will begin in 2020 and conclude in 2021. Milner’s current research interests include the politics of…
Helen Milner
Research Briefs
January 04, 2019
Forest Soundscapes Monitor Conservation Efforts Inexpensively, Effectively
Recordings of the sounds in tropical forests could unlock secrets about biodiversity and aid conservation efforts around the world, according to a perspective paper published in Science.Compared to on-the-ground fieldwork, bioacoustics —recording entire soundscapes, including animal and human activity — is relatively…
Policy Profile
January 04, 2019
Somya Bajaj MPA '19
Podcasts
January 03, 2019
Politics & Polls #120: Immigration Then & Now
Issues related to immigration have occupied a central role in political debates, especially during the Trump presidency. Although the current focus tends to be on Central and Latin America, backlash unfolded throughout American history, including among Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. Much of what took place then has…
Features
December 20, 2018
WWS Reacts: Following Texas Ruling, What’s Next for the ACA?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) appears to be on the chopping block again after a federal court judge in Texas ruled the law unconstitutional. While the ruling likely won’t have any immediate effects, it could eventually jeopardize the nation’s health care system. We discussed the ruling and what’s next for the ACA with Heather…
Podcasts
December 20, 2018
Politics & Polls #119: The Role of First Lady
First ladies often play big roles in the White House, either behind the scenes or in the public eye.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the highly variable roles played by first ladies with Lauren Wright, a lecturer in politics and public affairs at Princeton University.Wright is the author of “On Behalf of the…
Features
December 17, 2018
WWS Reacts: Trump’s Border Wall, DACA and "Chain Migration"
So-called “chain migration” is in the news again as House Republicans try to introduce a government funding bill that includes $5 billion in funding for a border wall between the United States and Mexico. Just last week, President Donald Trump threßatened to shut down the government if he doesn’t get the funding for the wall in…
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December 14, 2018
Princeton Seniors Johnson and Geyman; Oxford Student Daunt, Named Sachs Scholars
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December 13, 2018
Politics & Polls #118: The Politics of Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the politics of combating climate change with author Jeff Nesbit.Nesbit examines the consensus in the scientific community concerning climate change. He explains how the U.S. is effectively shielded…