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Parthasarathy considers dangers of Beverly Hills's surveillance system

Apr 25, 2022 Los Angeles Times

There is one camera for every 17 people in Beverly Hills, one of the most surveilled cities in the world. Shobita Parthasarathy, professor of public policy and director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, discussed the dangers of...

Professor Shobita Parthasarathy leads a discussion in the Betty Ford Classroom

In the Media

Levitsky discusses Congress and foreign policy

Apr 25, 2022 Roll Call

Over the last few decades, the foreign policy power of Congress has deteriorated, leaving a question mark around the process of withdrawing from treaties. Melvyn Levitsky weighed in on the debate. “It’s a gray area because the Congress wants to...

News

Michigan’s state and local governments strongly support recycling efforts, and work to confront structural and engagement challenges

Apr 27, 2022

Recycling remains popular with local government leaders in Michigan, and the state has established a goal of tripling the state’s current recycling rate. Yet those leaders often encounter difficulties in implementing their programs, tied to costs,...

Publication

New language-learning algorithms risk reinforcing inequalities, social fragmentation, per U-M study

Apr 27, 2022

The use of large language models could transform many facets of modern life, including how policymakers assess public sentiment about pending legislation, how patients evaluate their medical care and how scientists could translate research findings...

2022 Ford School Commencement

Apr 30, 2022 1:52:40

The Ford School is proud to celebrate the achievements of the graduating classes of 2022!

Lessons learned: Michigan's Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities

Jun 10, 2022 0:57:38

Joneigh Khaldun and Celeste Watkins-Hayes they will reflect on the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and will discuss the key lessons learned from Michigan's Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. June, 2022.

Headshots of Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes

Two years later: Reflecting on the national response to COVID-19's racial disparities

May 6, 2022 1:30:00

Cameron Webb and Luke Shaefer will reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic and will discuss the national response and strategies used to address and mitigate racial disparities. May, 2022.

Headshots of Dr. Cameron Webb and Dr. H. uke Shaefer

2021 President’s Awards for Public Engagement

Apr 11, 2022 0:03:20

The President's Awards for Public Engagement honor University of Michigan faculty members for their commitment and contributions to significantly impact society through national and state leadership service, and efforts to address the challenges c

2021 President’s Awards for Public Engagement - ceremony

Apr 18, 2022 1:15:00

Watch the U-M President’s Awards for Public Engagement ceremony to honor faculty for their commitment and contributions. April, 2022. Luke Shaefer, Ann Lin, and Stephanie Leiser presented at the ceremony.

2021 President’s Awards for Public Engagement - ceremony

In the Media

Cavaillé breaks down French presidential election results

Apr 24, 2022 Arirang News

French President Emmanuel Macron has won his re-election bid, defeating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Charlotte Cavaillé, assistant professor of public policy, provided some insight into the election. "So there are two reasons (turnout was...

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