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Announcing winter 2021 Ford School events

Dec 16, 2020

The Ford School is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of winter ‘21 semester virtual events. We will be hosting distinguished faculty members, policymakers, and writers for events on topics ranging from energy policy and leadership, to racial...

Rebecca Carroll, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and Gerry Anderson

Sarah Mills: Exploring the impact of renewable energy on rural communities

Dec 16, 2020 0:17:41

Michigan Minds Podcast: Sarah Mills, senior research specialist and program manager at the Ford School of Public Policy and the Graham Sustainability Institute, discusses her research examining the impact of renewable energy on rural communities a

Admissions

Final Q&A: Meet Dean Barr

Jan 6, 2021, 8:00-8:45 pm EST

Join us for a special session with Dean Barr. Hear about his priorities for the school and what he’s most excited about for the upcoming year. Student Academic Services will also be on hand to answer any last minute application questions.

Erin Simpson: Digital Contact Tracing - An Unlikely Policy Story

Dec 15, 2020 0:58:38

Erin Simpson joins STPP for a conversation about digital contact tracing and privacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, moderated by STPP Director Shobita Parthasarathy.

In the Media

Stevenson and Wolfers share what gives them hope as 2020 comes to a close

Dec 14, 2020 NPR Planet Money

On “The Indicator” from NPR’s Planet Money podcast, professors Stevenson and Wolfers share what’s giving them hope as the year draws to a close. For Stevenson, employers are coming to recognize the real struggles their employees (particularly...

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Research into action: Hausman’s research key to new legislation

Dec 15, 2020

Methane is the primary component of natural gas, a greenhouse gas with 34 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. It has been estimated that more than one percent of methane in the U.S. supply chain escapes into the atmosphere, much of...

Barry Rabe: Lessons from the Trump Presidency and state policy engagement

Dec 14, 2020 1:31:44

Professor Barry Rabe and Dr. Joshua Basseches discuss Rabe's newest book, Trump, the Administrative Presidency, and Federalism, as well as Basseches' ongoing research on the politics of U.S. state-level climate and energy policy.

Coach John Beilein on the team in leadership

Feb 23, 2021, 4:00-5:00 pm EST

Coach John Beilein, in conversation with professor Paula Lantz, on the importance of teams and leadership: how we can building teams, what makes for an effective team, dealing with conflict within a team, and more.

What’s Next for US Foreign Policy?

Nov 19, 2024 0:00:00

Ambassador Dawn M. Liberi, Ambassador Hugo Llorens, Ambassador Alexander Vershbow and moderator Ambassador Ronald Neumann discuss the future of U.S. foreign policy after the presidential election 2020.

What’s Next for US Foreign Policy teaser

In the Media

"Women in Economics" podcast features Stevenson

Dec 11, 2020 Women in Economics

“I didn’t see #MeToo coming, but it came, and it’s taking a while still to come for economics, but it is,” says Stevenson. She talks about her research on women’s labor market experiences and how her teaching style has changed in 2020 in the "Women...

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