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PubPol 457

PubPol 457: Data Visualization for Public Policy

Alton Worthington

Communicating through visual presentation of data is a critical skill in a variety of industries. This course will introduce students to data visualization, from principles to...

Tools for influence and action

Nov 15, 2021 0:48:00

With a firm grounding in social science research and quantitative analysis, real-world policy issues are woven throughout our rigorous, hands-on curriculum. November, 2021.

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PubPol 475.008/ORGSTUDY 495.001

PubPol 475.008/ORGSTUDY 495.001: Topics: Racial Disparities in Policing: Causes, Consequences, and Correctives

Instructor: Nicholas Camp, Assistant Professor of Organizational Studies Please contact the Organizational Studies Program with any...

Trauma-informed policing: Improving mental health and public safety

Nov 15, 2021 1:00:00

This discussion will analyze the well-being and neglect of police officers, which affects their decision-making and mental health in a vicious cycle, and possible solutions to the issue. November, 2021.

Trauma-informed policing: Improving mental health and public safety panel

News

Ann Chih Lin named Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies director

Nov 12, 2021

The International Institute is delighted to announce that Ford School Professor Ann Chih Lin has been appointed director of the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, effective November 1, 2021. The Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) was...

Photo of Ann Chih Lin in Weill Hall's 2nd floor hallway

News

John Ayanian and Earl Lewis deliver Distinguished University Professorship lectures

Nov 12, 2021

On November 3, the University of Michigan community gathered to listen to Ford School professors Earl Lewis and John Ayanian deliver their Distinguished University Professorship lectures. In her opening remarks, Provost Susan Collins said,...

Headshots of Earl Lewis and John Ayanian

John Ayanian & Earl Lewis: Distinguished University Professorship

Nov 3, 2021 0:55:17

John Ayanian & Earl Lewis each give their "Distinguished University Professorship" lecture. October, 2021.

Publication

Supporting 'Preschool for All' in Washington state

Nov 12, 2021

Policy Brief from the University of Michigan’s Education Policy Initiative outlines a vision for high-quality universal preschool in the state of Washington High-quality preschool helps prepare children for kindergarten and promotes their...

Photo of a teacher and three young elementary school students around a classroom table

In the Media

Wolfers connects vaccination rates to supply chains and inflation issues

Nov 12, 2021 The Daily Beast

Justin Wolfers says that increasing vaccination rates could help solve inflation and supply chain issues. “One of the most important things we can do in fact is vaccinating the globe. When people talk about inflation, we’ll talk about supply...

News

Ali on rising security issues at home and abroad

Nov 11, 2021

On election security as a national security issue Javed Ali and a bipartisan group of former national security officials recently co-signed a letter urging Congress to take more action against the security threat of election...

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