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Urgent questions at the intersection of science, technology, and public policy are shaping nearly every aspect of our society. Science and technology policies shape transportation, communication, public safety, social services, and much...

Farewell interview: Dean Michael S. Barr

Jul 11, 2022 0:05:25

Outgoing dean Michael S. Barr on what he’s learned, what he’ll remember, and what he’s most proud of from his five years leading the Ford School.

Still of a smiling Dean Michael Barr in his office during the farewell interview

Women Leading Local Government: An interactive seminar presented by the Michigan Municipal League’s 16/50 Project

Mar 29, 2022 0:48:35

The 16/50 Project hosts an interactive panel experience to meet the force of women leading communities in Michigan, engage with local government challenges, and learn more about the municipal management profession. March, 2022.

Staff

Katie Hall

Administrative Assistant, Student & Academic Services

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(734) 764-0453

Katie Hall is an administrative assistant for Student & Academic Services at the Ford School. Prior to joining the Ford School, Katie served as the navigation desk coordinator at LSA Technology Services. She is a graduate of the University of…

Staff

Dustin Castro

Associate Director, Recruiting and Admissions

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734-615-1779

Dustin Castro is the Associate Director for Recruiting and Admissions at the Ford School. Dustin oversees the recruitment and admissions processes for the Ford School undergraduate and master's programs. He also serves as the admissions…

News

El-Sayed speaks to Sen. Stabenow about major mental health expansions in gun reform law

Jul 7, 2022

President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law on June 25—the first major gun reform bill in three decades. Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence Abdul El-Sayed explained it's also the biggest expansion of Medicaid since...

In the Media

State inflation relief checks are not a stimulus, says Hausman

Jul 6, 2022 NPR Marketplace

A dozen states are providing tax rebates to residents who qualify. Professor Joshua Hausman told NPR Marketplace they are designed to help people deal with rising prices, not stimulate the economy. “This is not a good idea if you care about...

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Parthasarathy and Kleinman speak out against facial recognition technology use at universities

Jul 6, 2022

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) released a preliminary policy recommendation that would allow for the use of facial recognition technology during criminal investigations. According to Public Source, the draft policy is "intended to guide CMU’s use...

Dozens of security cameras pointed at one person

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Ali on latest shootings: We can do better

Jul 6, 2022

The July 4th shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, has joined a list of seemingly more frequent mass shootings in America. Commenting to WXYZ TV in Detroit, Ford School professor of practice Javed Ali commented, "Every time one of these happens, it...

In the Media

Wolfers approves of COVID relief policy choices, despite inflationary pressure

Jul 4, 2022 ABC Australia

As the world's economies struggle with inflation, and central banks ponder rate increases which could trigger an economic slowdown and recession, ABC Australia asks, "In their enthusiasm to stamp out inflation, could central banks snuff out growth...

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