Robert Axelrod

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Axelrod compares historical analogies used to make sense of 9/11, Mumbai, Tahrir Square

Aug 16, 2016

An article by Bob Axelrod and Larissa Forster (ARTIS Research), "How Historical Analogies in Newspapers of Five Countries Make Sense of Major Events: 9/11, Mumbai and Tahrir Square," has been published by the journal Research in Economics....

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Ford School faculty news from the spring 2016 edition of State & Hill magazine

May 3, 2016

The Washington Post reports that Robert Axelrod’s The Evolution of Cooperation is one of the ten most assigned books at Ivy League universities. Originally published in 1984, the book explores how cooperation can emerge in a world of self-seeking...

Axelrod examines dynamic aspects of culture, finds increase in the use of causal language

May 1, 2016

An article by Rumen Iliev (Stanford University) and Bob Axelrod, "Does Causality Matter More Now? Increase in the Proportion of Causal Language in English Texts," was published in Psychological Science in May 2016. Abstract: The vast majority...

Greater attention to causality: Science, technology, education changed the way we talk

Mar 18, 2016

ANN ARBOR—As science, education and technology have taken on ever-increasing roles in society during the past two centuries, researchers at the University of Michigan have identified corresponding changes in cognition.Robert Axelrod, U-M professor...

Catch up on faculty news with the Ford School's fall 2015 roundup

Dec 4, 2015

This spring, Robert Axelrod was one of ten distinguished honorary degree recipients at Harvard’s 364th commencement ceremony. The Carnegie Corporation of New York has awarded John Ciorciari its prestigious Andrew Carnegie Fellowship to examine...

Welcome to the new academic year

Aug 31, 2015

Dear members of the Ford School community,As the streets of Ann Arbor start to fill with students, as the marching band takes the field down the hill, and as we open our doors for Welcome Week, I write with my warmest greetings to new and returning...

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Bob Axelrod on the takeaways from his year-long State Department fellowship

Aug 27, 2015

This summer, Bob Axelrod returned to the Ford School following a year-long Jefferson Science Foundation Fellowship at the U.S. Department of State. In this Q&A, he shares his take on bridging the gap between academics and policymakers, the rise of...

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The Ford School faculty is growing

Jul 23, 2015

We’re delighted to announce significant growth in our faculty for the coming year, including six additions to our governing faculty. Paula Lantz, a social epidemiologist, is currently professor and chair of the Department of Health Policy at...

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The Power of Policy

Dec 17, 2014

Public policy is a principled guide to action, designed to lead to the greater good. As we celebrate our centennial as America’s first graduate-level training program in public administration, we take a moment to reflect on the powerful role policy...

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Discourse, Ford School faculty in the news

Dec 8, 2014

The New England Journal of Medicine published John Ayanian’s report on the first 100 days of the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan’s expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The plan is a good blueprint for other Republican-governed states...

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In the news, Robert Axelrod wins National Medal of Science

Nov 20, 2014

“Why do we choose to cooperate and how can we promote greater cooperation in world affairs? These are the questions that Robert Axelrod has pursued for more than 40 years.” So begins Eric M. Johnson’s deep Q&A with National Medal of Science...

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President Obama Presents the National Medals of Science & National Medals of Technology and Innovation

Nov 20, 2014 Obama White House

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Read 'the Ford School feed'

Oct 17, 2014

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes this week.This fall edition:Reminds alumni and friends to RSVP for the Centennial Reunion, Oct. 31 – Nov . 1, which will...

Robert Axelrod to receive National Medal of Science

Oct 3, 2014

Of the 487 National Medals of Science bestowed since the award’s creation in 1959, less than two dozen have been offered to social and behavioral scientists. Robert Axelrod, the Walgreen Professor for the Study of Human Understanding, will soon be...

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Axelrod begins State Department fellowship

Sep 2, 2014

Robert Axelrod, the Walgreen Professor for the Study of Human Understanding, will begin a one-year Jefferson Science Fellowship at the U.S. Department of State this August.Axelrod will assist with Secretary of State John Kerry’s Shared Prosperity...

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Axelrod highlighted in Vox on Republican Benghazi dilemma

May 13, 2014

Ford School Professor Robert Axelrod's research was cited by Zack Beauchamp in the May 12 Vox article, "Benghazi is a prisoner's dilemma, and the Republicans are the prisoners." Beauchamp argues that the newly formed House Republicans' special...

Axelrod and Iliev introduce model to better predict timing of cyber attacks

Jan 14, 2014

Robert Axelrod and postdoctoral research fellow Rumen Iliev have created a mathematical model to better understand internet security risks by analyzing when attackers are most motivated to exploit vulnerabilities in a target computer system. By...

Axelrod awarded 2013 Johan Skytte Prize

Oct 1, 2013

On September 28th, Professor Robert Axelrod was presented the 2013 Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science. The Skytte Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in political science and recognizes outstanding academics for their contribution to...

'Ford School feed'—Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day, Robert Axelrod and the Johan Skytte Prize, 2014 Bohnett Fellows, and more.

Jun 11, 2013

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.This late spring edition of feed celebrates the 2012-13 academic year with a recap of commencement and centennial...

Axelrod to receive 2013 Skytte Prize

Apr 22, 2013

Robert Axelrod has been named the winner of the 2013 Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science. The Skytte Prize is among the most prestigious awards in political science and recognizes outstanding academics for their contribution to the...

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Brent Scowcroft dedicates statue of President Ford

Apr 17, 2013

On Tuesday, April 16, Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft (ret. USAF), former National Security Advisor for the Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush administrations, dedicated the new bronze statue of President Ford that now stands in the Great Hall at the Gerald...

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Fall edition of State & Hill examines global and human security, Bob Axelrod's research on cooperation, the irrepressible First Lady Betty Ford, more

Dec 19, 2012

In this issue of the Ford School's magazine, State & Hill, readers will learn about global and human security through the eyes of the Ford School: faculty studying the 1994 Rwandan genocide, small arms, terrorist networks, and survivors of the Khmer...

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Changing the game: Bob Axelrod's powerful blueprint for peace

Dec 18, 2012

By Erin M. Spanier We've all heard the dictum, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. It's an ancient Mesopotamian legal tradition recorded in Hammurabi's Code and in the holy texts of many religious faiths. The concept is simple: repay insult...

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Colleague Scott Atran cites Axelrod's work on symbolic gestures in Middle East conflicts

May 22, 2012

Robert Axelrod was cited in an op-ed for Science and Religion Today titled, "How Can a Better Understanding of Sacred Values Help Us Resolve Intergroup Conflicts?" The op-ed was written by Scott Atran, a research scientist at the University's...

Ford School faculty earn top University of Michigan awards

Oct 19, 2011

In August 2011, Bob Axelrod was recognized with one of the University of Michigan's most prestigious honors, the Regents' Award for Distinguished Public Service. The award honors "extraordinary distinction in public service by members of the...

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September edition of 'the Ford School feed:' Collins reflects on Jackson Hole summit, Axelrod earns 2011 Merriam Award, PPIA celebrates 30 years, and more

Sep 8, 2011

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today. In this issue, readers will learn about Dean Susan Collins' participation in the Federal Reserve Bank's annual...

Bob Axelrod honored with Regents' Award for Distinguished Public Service

Aug 10, 2011

Bob Axelrod has been recognized with one of the University of Michigan's most prestigious honors, the Regents' Award for Distinguished Public Service.The award honors "extraordinary distinction in public service by members of the University...

Bob Axelrod honored with Regents' Award for Distinguished Public Service

Robert Axelrod receives 2011 Charles E. Merriam Award

Jul 7, 2011

Robert Axelrod has been named the recipient of the 2011 Charles E. Merriam Award, an award given by the American Political Science Association to honor outstanding career achievements.Axelrod is the Walgreen Professor for the Study of Human...

Robert Axelrod receives 2011 Charles E. Merriam Award

May edition of 'the Ford School feed': Ford School Spirit Day, President Ford statue dedication on Capitol Hill, 2011 Charity Auction, charter school research, and more

May 31, 2011

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.Feed readers will learn about brownfield tax credits from Liz Gerber, network security from Bob Axelrod, a new Thurnau...

Research by Robert Axelrod highlighted in Defense Systems article about network security's weak links

May 2, 2011

Research by Robert Axelrod was highlighted in a Defense Systems article called, "The wetware problem: Humans still the weakest link in network security."The article recaps a presentation Axelrod made at the Department of Defense Intelligence...