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Politics & Polls #99: Who is Atticus Finch?

Fictional work often stimulates a broader debate about politics and history. This was the case following the release of Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman” in 2015. A beloved literary hero, Atticus Finch was remade into a bigoted antagonist.In today’s episode, historian and author Joseph Crespino joins Julian Zelizer to discuss…

Laura Williamson MPA '18

Laura Williamson MPA '18

Laura Williamson MPA '18

Politics & Polls #98: A Review of the Carter Presidency

Every so often, a presidency comes to be seen in a new light. An example of this is President Jimmy Carter, a man viewed by some as part of a troubled period in Democratic politics. A series of new books are shedding light on the Carter presidency, his legacy and what was happening in the 1970s.In this episode, Julian Zelizer…

Guess, McCarty Join Commission Focused on Facebook’s Influence Over Elections and Democracy

Two Princeton University professors are part of a new initiative that will help social scientists to study the spread of information and misinformation on Facebook, and its influence over elections and democracy.Andrew Guess and Nolan McCarty, both of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, are part of…

Congress Must Adopt Stronger Safeguards for Wireless Cybersecurity, Mayer Testifies

Thanks to the advent of cell phones, tablets and smart cars, Americans are increasingly reliant on wireless services and products. Yet despite digital technology advancements, security and privacy safeguards for consumers have not kept pace.On June 27, the Committee on Science, Space and Technology’s Subcommittee on Oversight…

News Clips: July 9-15

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, please email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.What Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin should agree on in HelsinkiDW.com (Frank von Hippel)US-Russia…

$2.8-Million Grant Awarded to Program on Science and Global Security by MacArthur Foundation for Work on Reducing Nuclear Risks

Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS), based at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, received a $2.8-million grant from the MacArthur Foundation.The award will support SGS’ work in three main areas: ending production and use of plutonium and highly enriched uranium, the…

News Clips: July 2-8

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, please email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.A Brief Introduction to Trade EconomicsThe Wall Street Journal (by Alan Blinder)Liberal states impose…

Robert (Bob) George Gilpin Jr. Dies at 87

Five New Professors Join the Woodrow Wilson School

Five new professors have joined the faculty of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, and one existing faculty member has received a promotion. The School also honors the memory of two faculty members who passed away in the 2017-18 academic year, and salutes one faculty member transferring to emeritus…