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April 10, 2020
Princeton Awards Over Half-A-Million Dollars in Funding for Rapid, Novel and Actionable COVID-19 Research Projects
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April 08, 2020
Politics & Polls #179: Ensuring Election Integrity Featuring Ellen Weintraub
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court forcing Wisconsin residents to the polls during a global pandemic, many are wondering how 2020’s remaining elections may unfold. Congress is debating a massive expansion of absentee voting, and questions around microtargeting and dark money have resurfaced. Amid public health concerns and…
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April 02, 2020
NSF RAPID Grant Awarded for Study of How Anxiety Affects the Spread of COVID-19 Information
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April 02, 2020
Politics & Polls #178: Coronavirus and the Economy Featuring Torsten Sløk
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on American life. As people prepare for extended stay-at-home orders, policymakers are looking for ways to mitigate the economic and financial ramifications of the crisis. Congress already passed a $2 trillion stimulus package, and talks are underway for additional relief…
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April 01, 2020
On the Policy Front Lines: State Health and Value Strategies Program Helps State Governments Tackle COVID-19
As health care providers work tirelessly to test and treat patients who may have contracted the COVID-19 virus, state and local governments are working around the clock to create, adapt, and implement policies to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus and address the growing needs of their constituents. The State Health…
Research Briefs
March 31, 2020
Projecting the Outcomes of People’s Lives with AI Isn’t So Simple
The machine learning techniques scientists use to predict outcomes from large datasets may fall short when it comes to projecting the outcomes of people’s lives, according to a mass collaborative study led by researchers at Princeton University.Published by 112 co-authors in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,…
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March 30, 2020
Poor People Experience Greater Financial Hardship in Areas Where Income Inequality is Greatest
Study Shows How a Lack of Community Support Caused by Inequality Exacerbates Cycles of PovertyWhile some are relying on friends and neighbors to help them get groceries, the poor may need to put themselves at risk for COVID-19 by venturing out on public transportation to get supplies. Depending on where they live, they may…
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March 25, 2020
Politics & Polls #177: Leadership in a Time of Crisis Featuring Juliette Kayyem
As the number of COVID-19 cases around the nation continues to climb, Americans are racing to respond. Entire cities have ground to a halt. Doctors have appealed for more masks, gowns, and eye gear. And many states have closed nonessential businesses and issued shelter-in-place orders. The pandemic is undoubtedly one of the…
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March 23, 2020
Lee Named 'Lightning Scholar' by Perry World House
Melissa M. Lee is being recognized as a “top-flight junior scholar” by the University of Pennsylvania’s Perry World House, which named her their Lightning Scholar for the 2020-2021 academic year.Lee, assistant professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and…
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March 19, 2020
Politics & Polls #176: How Presidential Administrations Respond to Crises Featuring Chris Lu
World leaders continue to grapple with the appropriate crisis response for COVID-19, showcasing the need for stable leadership and a continuity of government officials.Christopher Lu '88, former deputy secretary of labor, joins Sam Wang in this episode to discuss how U.S. presidents respond to crises and what a future…