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Zia Mian
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December 16, 2021
Zia Mian Appointed to UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters
Zia Mian, a physicist and co-director of Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS), has been appointed to the U.N. Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters. Established in 1978, the Board advises the U.N. Secretary-General, currently António Guterres, on matters concerning arms…
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December 09, 2021
Virtual Reality Project on Nuclear Threats to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
A virtual reality project executive produced by researchers at Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) and Games for Change will premiere its first chapter at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in January 2022. Created by Emmy Award-winning creators of Archer’s Mark and Atlas V, “On the Morning You…
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Research Briefs
December 01, 2021
Policy Interventions Could Help Farmers Economically Survive in Vulnerable Regions
In the grasslands of Nepal’s Chitwan Valley, local farmers rely on the production of rice and other grains to generate household income. But their livelihoods are under threat, as Nepal is experiencing the effects of climate change at a much faster rate than the global average. As these effects worsen, it’s unclear what…
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Media Clip
November 19, 2021
House Passes the Largest Expenditure on Climate in U.S. History
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November 02, 2021
Two Alumnae Receive 2021 U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Award
Meghan Nutting MPA ’08 and Steph Speirs MPA ’14 were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for their outstanding leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. They were joined by fellow Princeton alumna Cheryl LaFleur ’75. As part of the U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Initiative, Nutting,…
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Podcasts
October 19, 2021
BONUS: What Makes the Senior Thesis So Cool?
The senior thesis requirement is unique to Princeton, providing a memorable opportunity for students to delve into topics of their interest. Essential to this process is a mentor or advisor, and Princeton faculty are among the top experts in their fields, ready to help budding researchers. In this bonus episode, SPIA faculty…
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Zia Mian
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October 13, 2021
Zia Mian Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
Zia Mian, a physicist and co-director of the Program on Science and Global Security (SGS), has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Mian was recognized for “promoting global nuclear risk reduction and disarmament through academic research, public speaking, technical and popular writing, and organizing…
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Podcasts
October 12, 2021
Climate Change Creates a “Perfect Storm” for Migration
Climate change and migration are deeply interrelated; extreme climate conditions compound factors like disease, economic insecurity, and violence in countries that already face land inequality issues. Regina Lankenau ’21 and Lindsey Schmidt ‘21 studied these trends and argued that more interdisciplinary research is needed. …
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Features, News
October 11, 2021
Felten Advocates for Enhanced Data Security Before the U.S. Senate
On Oct. 6, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to discuss consumer privacy and data security. Edward Felten provided three recommendations for the Federal Trade Commission to strengthen consumer protection: greater civil penalties, a strong rule-making framework, and empowerment of…
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Podcasts
October 05, 2021
Should We Police the Police?
Does social activism have a tangible effect on justice in policing? This was the question on Alaina McGowen ’21’s mind as she embarked upon her thesis: “Policing the Police.” Most police contracts offer protections that are not legal for civilians and are also often negotiated behind closed doors. McGowen advocates for more…
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