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Elisabeth Gerber: What Is the Future of Mobility?

Feb 8, 2023 0:00:30

In this preview of the "People, Technology and the Future of Mobility" massive open online course, Elisabeth R. Gerber, PhD, Jack L. Walker, Jr. Collegiate Professor of Public Policy from the University of Michigan Gerald R.

Paula Lantz: Using RStudio and Data Analytics for Public Policy and Decision Making

Dec 2, 2022 0:00:50

James B. Hoodak Professor of Health Policy, Paula Lantz, and Assistant Professor of Information, Chris Brooks from the University of Michigan share a preview of their new online course, "Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R."

Explaining tolerance for misconduct in the security force

Sep 28, 2023, 4:00-5:30 pm EDT

Weill Hall 1110

Join Dr. Sabrina Karim for the inaugural session of the International Policy Research Seminar (IPRS).

EPI Speaker Series

Higher skills: How can higher education meet the ever-evolving needs of the labor market?

Oct 27, 2023, 8:30 am-3:00 pm EDT

Michigan League Second Floor, Michigan room

The goal of the conference is to facilitate dialogue between policymakers, practitioners, and researchers around the changing nature of skill demand in the U.S. workforce and how postsecondary institutions can better respond to these changes. The conference is made possible through funding from the National Science Foundation.

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Ford School names Brooke Tran as 2023 Kohn Scholar

Sep 21, 2023

The Ford School recognizes Brooke H. Tran (MPP ‘25) as the 2023 Kohn Scholar. Tran joins the 2022 Kohn Scholar, Lizett Aguilar (MPP ‘24) in this honor. Kohn Scholars are chosen for their outstanding qualifications and commitment to public service...

Aid & Development

Student conversation with Ms. Tina Byenkya (USAID/Somalia)

Oct 9, 2023, 9:00-10:00 am EDT

Weill Hall 3240

The International Policy Center (IPC) is hosting this breakfast talk as part of its Aid & Development series. At Aid & Development events, students build practical skills for future international development careers.

Aid & Development

Evaluating democracy & governance-focused development programs

Oct 9, 2023, 11:30 am-12:50 pm EDT

Weill Hall 1220

The International Policy Center (IPC) is hosting this workshop as part of its Aid & Development series. At Aid & Development events, students build practical skills for future international development careers.

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Center for Racial Justice welcomes 2023-24 visiting fellows cohort!

Sep 18, 2023

The Ford School’s Center for Racial Justice proudly welcomes Dr. Moya Z. Bailey, Dr. Angela S. García, Dr. Clarence Wardell III, and Diane J. Wright as Visiting Fellows for the 2023-24 academic year. The Visiting Fellows Program, the signature...

Portraits of (top left to right) Clarence Wardell, Moya Bailey, (bottom left to right) Diane Wright and Angela Garcia

Admissions

Master's of Public Policy Information Session

Sep 25, 2023, 6:00-7:00 pm EDT

Meet representatives from our admissions team and learn more about the Ford School.

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Meet our new faculty: Devin Judge-Lord

Sep 14, 2023

Political scientist Devin Judge-Lord focuses on how public pressure campaigns affect agency rulemaking, especially those concerning climate and environmental justice issues. He also researches legislator behavior and capacity, the role of money in...

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