Podcasts

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 talk about their experiences advising student work and how they help students produce their best work. This episode features Marta Tienda, Maurice P. During Professor in Demographic Studies, Emeritus; Rory Truex, assistant professor of politics and international affairs; and Paul Lipton, associate dean for undergraduate…

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. Princeton Policy Podcasts · Climate Change Creates a “Perfect Storm” for Migration Tiger Prints is a podcast series highlighting tomorrow’s leaders solving today’s problems. The show features recent SPIA grads and their senior research projects. After four years at Princeton, these students are prepared to take the next step…

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 transparency in police contracts, which could lead to more police accountability. Princeton Policy Podcasts · Should We Police the Police? Tiger Prints is a podcast series highlighting tomorrow’s leaders solving today’s problems. The show features recent SPIA grads and their senior research projects. After four years at…

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 the policymaking process. Listen to hear which solutions they recommend. Princeton Policy Podcasts · Plant-Based Plastics: An Enemy of Pollution Tiger Prints is a podcast series highlighting tomorrow’s leaders solving today’s problems. The show features recent SPIA grads and their senior research projects. After four years…

Immigration is a heated and deadlocked policy issue in the U.S. Abraham Waserstein ’21 studied its history, noting that after 1965 and the Immigration Nationality Act, people who traditionally came to the U.S. for economic workflows were deemed “illegal” or “undocumented.” After conducting a case study in Iowa, he believes a community-based visa plan that focuses on community input and integration could prove successful for immigration policy. Princeton Policy Podcasts · Community-Based Visa Plans Could Change Immigration Policy Tiger Prints is a podcast series highlighting tomorrow’s leaders solving today’s problems. The show features…