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Mellody Hobson ’91

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…

Alexander Glaser

Glaser Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society

Professor Alexander Glaser, a physicist by training, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society “for major contributions to advancing…

Melissa Lee

WWS Reacts: How Developing Countries Might Grapple with Covid-19

Covid-19 is present in rich and poorer countries alike, but the looming crisis in developing countries — where dense, vulnerable populations make…

Gift Expands Impact of Center for Information Technology Policy

Funding Available for Innovative Education Projects and Programs

A fund offered through Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs will support creative, interdisciplinary…

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…

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…

Felten Nominated for Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Professor Edward Felten has been nominated by President Donald Trump for a position on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). The…

Defending Democracy: Princeton Conference to Address Civil, Military Responses in an Age of Disinformation

Robert Mueller’s recent indictment of 13 Russians and their “troll farm” has given us a clearer view of what an adversary can do with disinformation…

United States Should Continue Leading in Artificial Intelligence, Felten Tells Senate Committee

A hearing convened by the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce,…

In India, Subtle Corruption Robs Villagers of Roads

Examining a major road-building program in India, researchers at Princeton University and the Paris School of Economics used an innovative technique…

Politics & Polls #72: Social Research in the Digital Age

From smart phones to social media, digital technology has changed the way we live — åallowing for new explorations of human behavior. Big Data now…

Hydraulic Fracturing Negatively Impacts Infant Health

From North Dakota to Ohio to Pennsylvania, hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, has transformed small towns into energy powerhouses. While…

Dark Side of the Moon: Motorcycle Deaths Linked to Full Moons

Distracted drivers, like those who text behind the wheel, are a danger to themselves and to others. Even a brief, momentary glance away from the road…

Satellite Imagery Reveals Decline in ISIS Oil Production

Oil production by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) steadily declined between 2014 and 2016, indicating that the group was financing itself…

Social Psychologist Paluck Awarded MacArthur Fellowship

Elizabeth Levy Paluck, a professor of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University, has been awarded a 2017 MacArthur Fellowship.

Funding Available for Creative Quantitative Research Projects in Education

A fund offered through Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs will focus on cross-disciplinary education…

Felten, Krueger Join Rework America Task Force

Princeton professors Edward Felten and Alan Krueger will serve on a new task force aimed at transforming America’s labor market to a 21st century,…

Princeton Professor Calls for Federal Guarantee of Quality Education for Kids

American children, no matter where they live or what school they attend, deserve to be guaranteed a quality education, much as we guarantee a safety…

Lower-Income Children Raised in Counties With High Upward Mobility Display Fewer Behavioral Issues, Perform Better on Cognitive Tests

Children who grow up in urban counties with high upward mobility exhibit fewer behavioral problems and perform better on cognitive tests, according…

Supreme Court Rulings Can Signal a Shift in Societal Norms

When the Supreme Court issued its 2015 ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, Americans understood the decision as a signal of Americans’ increasing…

Exposure to Violence Hinders Short-Term Memory, Cognitive Control

Being exposed to and actively remembering violent episodes — even those that happened up to a decade before — hinders short-term memory and cognitive…

Connecting Information Technology and Policy

How to effectively regulate and oversee the internet has become increasingly complicated for policymakers. Today’s information revolution has…

Research

Revitalizing Detroit Requires Development of Specific Neighborhoods

Despite the relatively large number of employees working in downtown Detroit, the city continues to be afflicted by urban blight, surrounded by a…

Wilson School Hosts 10th Annual Summer Policy Academy for Indigenous Students

This year marks the 10th annual Santa Fe Indian School Leadership Institute’s Summer Policy Academy (SPA), hosted at Princeton University’s Woodrow…