Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS)

Kevin Stange, Ford School of Public Policy

Jul 30, 2014, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, 3rd Floor
About CIERS The objective of the Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) is to engage students and faculty from across the university in conversations around education research using various research methodologies. This seminar provides a space for doctoral students and faculty from the School of Education, Ford School of Public Policy, and the Departments of Economics, Sociology, Statistics, and Political Science to discuss current research and receive feedback on works-in-progress.
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EPI Speaker Series

Isaac McFarlin, Ford School of Public Policy

Aug 13, 2014, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, 3rd Floor
About CIERS The objective of the Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) is to engage students and faculty from across the university in conversations around education research using various research methodologies. This seminar provides a space for doctoral students and faculty from the School of Education, Ford School of Public Policy, and the Departments of Economics, Sociology, Statistics, and Political Science to discuss current research and receive feedback on works-in-progress.
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Greater Chicagoland alumni and student reception

May 21, 2014, 6:00-8:00 pm EDT
The Kerryman
Network, socialize, and connect with students, alumni, and friends in Chicago from both the Ford School and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Ford School and Humphrey School students will be in town for employer panels and look forward to connecting with alumni in the area at the reception. Appetizers and Cash Bar Alumni and Friends – $10 Current Students – No Cost To register, click here. RSVP by May 13, 2014.
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Presidential Power in the United States: Emerging Research

May 9, 2014, 8:30 am-5:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall
The President of the United States occupies a position of global importance, and the office of the presidency itself has grown in strength within the American political system. Nevertheless, the president and the executive branch often require the cooperation of other branches of government in order to decide upon and enact policy.
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Centennial Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day

Jul 10, 2014, 12:00 am EDT
Multiple cities
100 years of policy at Michigan. 100 ways to show your Ford School spirit. One fun way? Attend the fourth annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day, coming this July to a city near you.
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Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS)

Yang Song, University of Pittsburgh, How Can Low-Performing Schools Catch Up? Evidence from a Top 10% Quota Policy in China

Jul 9, 2014, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, 3rd Floor
About CIERS The objective of the Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) is to engage students and faculty from across the university in conversations around education research using various research methodologies. This seminar provides a space for doctoral students and faculty from the School of Education, Ford School of Public Policy, and the Departments of Economics, Sociology, Statistics, and Political Science to discuss current research and receive feedback on works-in-progress.
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CIERS: Ben Hansen, University of Michigan Department of Statistics

Aug 20, 2014, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall, #3240
Open to PhD students and faculty engaged in causal inference in education research, the objective of the Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) is to engage students and faculty from across the university in conversations around education research using various research methodologies.
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Gerrymandering: The Movie

Oct 6, 2010, 7:00-9:00 pm EDT
Admission is free. The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan will host a special showing of Gerrymandering: The Movie. Writer/director Jeff Reichert will be present to talk about the film and answer questions. The movie addresses the issue of gerrymandering of political districts and the effects it has on the American political scene. A panel discussion including Professor of Public Policy John Chamberlin and other invited guests will take place after the screening.
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