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Weiser Diplomacy Center Series

Student conversation with U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence - North Central

Jan 10, 2023, 11:30 am-12:45 pm EST

3240 Weill Hall

Lou Fintor, Diplomat in Residence North - Central will discuss U.S. Department of State's career paths and upcoming opportunities, including internships and fellowships.

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2021 Child Tax Credit reduced hardship for families in poverty, had no significant impact on employment

Oct 5, 2022

New research from the University of Michigan focuses on the effect of the 2021 Child Tax Credit on families living in poverty, noting that the monthly payments reduced certain types of hardship and had little to no impact on parents’ employment...

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STPP Lecture Series

Indigenous DNA and data: Community approaches to equity in genomics and health

Feb 6, 2023, 4:00-5:30 pm EST

Weill Hall, Room 1110

Dr. Krystal Tsosie will describe community-engaged research and describe paths forward that center Indigenous people as the agents of access for their own genomic and health data. The future of Indigenous genomics is not mere inclusion but through recognition of Indigenous genomic and data sovereignty.

Krystal Tsosie, has long dark hair pulled over her right shoulder, she is wearing glasses, a purple shirt and turquoise necklace

Shapiro and Marquette: The Betrayal

Oct 24, 2022 1:00:00

Senate commentator and former Hill staffer Ira Shapiro joins congressional ethics and accountability reporter for CQ Roll Call, Chris Marquette, for a discussion on Shapiro's new book. October, 2022.

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U-M online course explores the future of mobility

Oct 4, 2022

How can rapidly evolving technology and public policy help make transportation safer, cleaner, and more equitable? In a new, six-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled People, Technology & Future of Mobility, participants will learn about...

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The war in Ukraine: Russia, the EU, and NATO

Sep 30, 2022 1:35:04

Join us for a discussion of the diplomacy between the United States, key NATO allies, and Russia surrounding the war in Ukraine with Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, John Beyrle, and Stephen Biegun. September, 2022.

In the Media

Putin may be on his last legs, says Biegun

Oct 3, 2022 The Detroit News

In an op-ed for The Detroit News, Weiser International Policymaker in Residence Stephen Biegun argues that faced with unprecedented criticism, Putin will fall if Russia is defeated in Ukraine. "While the discontent in Russia is a consequence of...

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In the Media

Bednar discusses Trump's rally in Michigan

Oct 1, 2022 The Hill

Former President Donald Trump made a stop in Michigan last Saturday to support gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon. But, Jenna Bednar, professor of public policy and political science, says his rally could end up hurting Republicans in the...

In the Media

Children living with grandparents may be underestimated, says Pilkauskas

Sep 30, 2022 The New York Times

According to an analysis by associate professor Natasha Pilkauskas, about 10 percent of Black children lived with grandparents from birth to age 18. The numbers are lower among Latino, Asian and white children. “Given the pandemic, these figures...

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