Carolina Rossini, professor of practice at the School of Public Policy and director of Public Interest Technology program, will co-lead T20 South Africa Taskforce Two on Digital Transformation.
A recent study led by Marta Vicarelli, assistant professor of economics and public policy, quantifies the benefits of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) efforts in Haiti, India, Indonesia and Uganda. The research, published in a special issue of the journal Nature-Based Solutions, demonstrates the cost-benefit and equity outcomes of nature-based solutions (NbS), emphasizing their dual role in reducing disaster risks and promoting social equity.
Brad Riley, senior research associate for the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships at the National Academy of Public Administration and MPPA alum, recently published a new study in Public Administration Review titled, "Reducing homelessness: An intergovernmental challenge."
Gregor Semieniuk, assistant professor of public policy and economics, was cited in a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) titled "The Risks of Climate Change to the United States in the 21st Century."
Marathon Petroleum, Vistra Energy, Standard Industries and Dow are among the nation’s largest corporate polluters, according to updated data released today by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Political Economy Research Institute (PERI).
Libby Sharrow, associate professor of public policy and history, has had her recent book "Equality Unfulfilled" selected by Choice for an Outstanding Academic Title award.
Viviana Wu, assistant professor of public policy, recently established the Community for Impact (C4I) Lab to support research on collective and community action.
Marta Vicarelli, assistant professor of economics and public policy, has been named to serve on the advisory board for the Greater Boston Climate and Coastal Resilience Workforce Alliance, a $9.8 million effort funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to develop the workforce needed to enhance climate and coastal resilience across Boston neighborhoods.
Joya Misra, distinguished professor of sociology and public policy, and coauthors Jennifer Lundquist and Joanna Riccitelli released a new report titled "A Comprehensive Literature Review of Caregiving Challenges to STEMM Faculty and Institutional Approaches Supporting Caregivers."