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Hanson discusses education spending in Gov. Whitmer's budget proposal

Feb 11, 2022

With a predicted state surplus, Governor Whitmer is set to propose a plan that would give teachers bonuses, invest in mental health professionals, expand free preschool, and more. Jonathan Hanson, lecturer in statistics for public policy, weighed in...

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Wolfers discusses state of the economy

Feb 8, 2022 WDET

Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics, recently appeared on WDET to talk about the economy, inflation, and jobs. "People are complaining about rising prices and inflation. That’s their concern right now. It’s not about jobs,"...

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Pandemic-response "participatory research" can have a long-term effect - Weiland

Feb 10, 2022 Early Learning Nation

Christina Weiland says that research on Parents' Voices and Rapid Assessment of Pandemic Impact on Development-Early Childhood (RAPID-EC) represent advances in understanding early childhood education which have emerged during the COVID-19...

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Impacting society through technology and innovation research

Feb 11, 2022

Ford School professor Shobita Parthasarathy, director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, shares her thoughts on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In an episode of the Michigan Minds podcast, produced by...

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Provost Susan Collins, former Ford School dean, named president of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Feb 9, 2022

Provost Susan M. Collins, former Ford School dean, has been named president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. She also will participate in national monetary policymaking on the Federal Open Market Committee when she begins her new role...

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Bringing the gig economy to healthcare: What telehealth means for mental health therapists

Mar 10, 2022, 12:00-1:00 pm EST

Bringing the gig economy to healthcare: Examining how telemental health care impacts therapists’ work practices

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Hanson discusses education spending in Gov. Whitmer's budget proposal

Wolfers discusses state of the economy

Pandemic-response "participatory research" can have a long-term effect - Weiland

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Impacting society through technology and innovation research

Provost Susan Collins, former Ford School dean, named president of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Bringing the gig economy to healthcare: What telehealth means for mental health therapists

Ivacko weighs in on 2022 Secretary of State election

Kelebogile Zvobgo: Race in the development of the international relations discipline

Ambassador Harry K. Thomas: Race and foreign policy professions

Peace Corps information session