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Dean's Dialogue podcast. Amaney Jamal headshot
Podcasts
March 29, 2023
Dean's Dialogue: SPIA in NJ Launch
With SPIA in NJ launching April 28, Dean Amaney Jamal took some time to chat about the initiative with Stacy Mann, its director. Subscribe to the Dean’s Dialogue and all of SPIA’s podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find podcasts. Just search for “In the Service of Humanity,” and you’ll know you’ve…
Dean's Dialogue podcast. Amaney Jamal headshot
Postpartum
Research Briefs
December 14, 2021
Antidepressant Treatment for Postpartum Depression May Be Overprescribed
In countries like the U.S. and the Netherlands, antidepressants are a commonly prescribed treatment for postpartum depression. But a new study by Princeton University scholars suggests that prescribing rates in some areas of the Netherlands are too high. This usage is connected to several negative outcomes: mothers are less…
Postpartum
COVID
Research Briefs
December 02, 2021
Native American Deaths from COVID-19 Highest Among Racial Groups
Native Americans experience substantially greater rates of COVID-19 mortality compared with other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study led by Princeton University researchers. Those living on reservations seem especially vulnerable to the virus, due to high rates of poverty, crowded living conditions and limited…
COVID
drinking water
Research Briefs
October 20, 2021
Lead Remediation Efforts Show Promise for Safe Drinking Water in New York City Public Schools
Since the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, many states have passed legislation requiring public schools to assess and treat lead in their drinking water. Two Princeton University researchers examined the efforts by New York City, the largest school district in the country, to determine the efficacy of its lead reduction…
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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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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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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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Podcasts
October 04, 2021
Plant-Based Plastics: An Enemy of Pollution
Pollution is a pervasive global issue that impacts every community. Julia Ilhardt ’21 and Emily Reinhold ’21 tackled this issue in their undergraduate theses and recommend that people who are disproportionately affected by environmental harms — such as low income and communities of color — should have a more prominent role in…
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covid paper
Research Briefs
November 30, 2020
Covid-19 Shutdowns Disproportionately Affected Low-Income Black Households
The alarming rate at which Covid-19 has killed Black Americans has highlighted the deeply embedded racial disparities in the U.S. health care system. Princeton researchers now report that low-income Black households also experienced greater job loss, more food and medicine insecurity, and higher indebtedness in the early…
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Mellody Hobson ’91
Community Profile, Changemakers, Features
October 12, 2020
Mellody Hobson ’91
Shortly after graduating from Princeton University, Mellody Hobson ’91 joined Ariel Investments as an intern. Today, she serves as the company’s co-CEO and president. Based in Chicago, Ariel is the first minority-owned investment management firm in the country and specializes in small and mid-capitalized stocks. Mellody…
Mellody Hobson ’91