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Spotlight: Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Jun 05, 2018

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, an APPAM institutional member, is Syracuse University’s home for scholars doing research on public policy matters such as taxation, education finance, and aging. Significantly, Maxwell houses both Syracuse University’s professional degree programs and its scholarly, PhD-bearing departments in public affairs and in the social sciences (e.g., anthropology, economics, political science, sociology, geography).

May 2018 Student Member Update

May 18, 2018

Equity and Inclusion Fellowship, Student PD Sessions, and DACA Webinar.

May 2018 Institutional Representative Update

May 18, 2018

Student Fellowship, Public Policy Camp Proposals, and Meeting Minutes.

May 2018 Professional Member Update

May 18, 2018

Sustainable Development in Mexico City, 2018 Awards, and DACA Webinar.

Equity and Inclusion Fellowship Deadline Approaching

May 16, 2018

As part of APPAM's commitment to an inclusive public policy field, the Equity & Inclusion Fellowship supports the participation of up to 40 students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds at the 2018 Fall Research Conference. The goal of this fellowship program is to introduce recipients to the world of public policy and APPAM, and foster lifelong engagement. Don't miss this important opportunity! The application deadline is May 25th.

Leaning On and Learning From Our Sister Associations | APPAM Leadership Blog Series

May 14, 2018

As an applied microeconomist who studies the causes and consequences of a range of public policies, I have always felt like APPAM is my primary intellectual home. Part of this fondness goes back to my first experiences at the Fall Research Conferences in the early 2000's. A core group of scholars studying policy issues related to sexual minorities would organize a research session each year. Relative to those first few years of mostly empty rooms, we have come a long way.

Watch the DACA Webinar on Policy, Community, and Global Implications

May 10, 2018

What are the effects of the current DACA instability on families? Communities? What does the legal fight mean for immigration globally? What are the politics of the issue? What does the research say? APPAM experts answer these questions, as well as address the issue of how to inform policymakers grappling with the effects of the policy within their own communities.

Duke/APPAM Opioid Forum Focused on Effective Partnerships and Data

May 07, 2018

Opioid misuse is a major epidemic across the nation. Local and state officials bear the burden of responses to the epidemic and need assistance coordinating research and resources. The Institutional Member Forum, held on on May 1, 2018, and hosted by Duke Policy Bridge at the Sanford School of Public Policy and APPAM, connected the worlds of research and policy across this escalating public health epidemic.

Join Colleagues in Mexico City for the APPAM International Conference

May 02, 2018

This conference on Public Policy for Sustainable Metropolitan Development will host nearly 60 sessions and three plenaries built around the seven primary policy areas. Attendees will also enjoy two receptions and generous lunch schedules for optimal networking opportunities. Participate with researchers from around the world as they share unique perspectives on sustainability and development.

Read About the Opioid Forum with APPAM and Duke Policy Bridge

Apr 24, 2018

Opioid misuse is a major epidemic across the nation. Local and state officials bear the burden of responses to the epidemic and need assistance coordinating research and resources. This Institutional Forum, held at Duke University's Penn Pavilion, seeks to connect the worlds of research and policy across this escalating public health epidemic.