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Student Exchange Spotlight: Melisa Uzcategui
Dec. 14, 2018 | By Rachel Hommel | GPS News
In partnership with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, GPS ushers in a new era of exchanged experiences
Our 2018-19 Dean’s Fellows
Dec. 10, 2018 | By Rachel Hommel | GPS News
This year we connected with a group of students selected as Dean’s Fellows, a special distinction that serves to signal the professional qualities of excellence that the School cultivates and honors
UC San Diego Plays Key Role in United Nations Initiative to Improve Human Welfare
Dec. 6, 2018 | By Christine Clark | UC San Diego News
Campus is host to U.S. Sustainable Development Solutions Network that launched on Dec. 4
Switching to a Home Battery Won’t Help Save the World from Climate Change
Dec. 6, 2018 | By Christine Clark | UC San Diego News
At least until utilities charge less for energy coming from renewable power sources
Stronger with Science
Nov. 30, 2018 | By Rachel Hommel | GPS News
In our fifth Science Policy Fellows Program annual roundtable, panelists advocate for building relationships at the nexus of science and policy
San Diego 2049 Challenges Graduate Students to Solve Tomorrow’s Problems Today
Nov. 29, 2018 | By Christine Clark | GPS News
As technological advances outpace the policies needed to regulate them, GPS in partnership with the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination, has launched an innovative new program arming students with the tools of science fiction in order to anticipate and highlight future policy issues.
America’s uneven democracy
Nov. 29,
Professor Zoltan Hajnal takes on some of the biggest issues with political inequality in America
Rafael and Marina Pastor Help Shape Faculty Excellence with a $1 Million Gift
Nov. 27,
Luciano Rezende inspires data driven smart cities in Brazil
Nov. 26,
A Q&A with the Mayor of Vitória, Brazil during his Pacific Leadership Fellowship
Pass the pen: Alumnus nominated spotlight
Nov. 16,
As part of an ongoing series, we give alumni a chance to share their favorite GPS memories–next up is alumnus Scott Park, MPIA '90
Your Vote, Your Voice
Nov. 15,
Meet four GPS alumni who are working to improve democracy and the electoral process nationwide
Nov. 1,
School of Global Policy and Strategy reach continues to grow with impactful
Nov. 1,
Is the social safety net working ?
Oct. 30,
Meet GPS’s new associate professor, Alexander Gelber, who works to improve the labor market with a focus on the social safety net
A day in the life of a MIA student
Oct. 29,
In a Q&A complementing our Flickr tour of a day in the life of Juan Sebastian Herrera, the 2020 MIA candidate paints a picture of what attending GPS looks like today
Aruna Sundararajan forecasts the future of Digital India
Oct. 23,
A Q&A with the Secretary of the Indian Department of Telecommunications during her Pacific Leadership Fellowship
Ellis Krauss receives The Order of the Rising Sun
Oct. 1,
Awarded in the name of the Emperor of Japan, GPS Professor Emeritus Ellis Krauss is bestowed the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for his meritorious service and scholarly dedication towards Japanese-U.S. relations
Education and human capital redefined
Sept. 28,
Meet GPS’s new assistant professor, Agustina Paglayan, who works to improve the quality and equity of education systems, in both developing and developed countries alike
World-Renowned National Security Think Tank Secures $1M in Annual Funding from State
Sept. 28,
Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation has secured more competitive social science funds than any other research entity of its kind
Office hours: Professor Emilie Hafner-Burton
Sept. 27,
The GPS faculty member opens up about some of the dearest objects that adorn her office, painting a picture of her professional backstory and personal interests
Prepped for Success
Sept. 26,
Incoming students reflect on the GPS Prep Program and how it has helped them navigate academics and career aspirations before day one of the school
New Research Forecasts U.S. Among Top Nations to Suffer Economic Damage from Climate Change
Sept. 24,
Novel UC San Diego study, led by Kate Ricke, indicates global warming is costing U.S. economy about $250 billion per year
Environmental heroes work towards a healthier California at CSE
Aug. 30,
As part of an ongoing series to spotlight GPS’s top employers, we profile why CSE hires our graduates, plus why current alumni enjoy working there
GPS assistant professor brings luck to England’s World Cup team
Aug. 28,
Enamored with libraries and the rich cultural history, Gaurav Khanna focuses on migrant research while at the University of Oxford’s Summer Research Institute
Dean Peter Cowhey to serve as chair of CCST's Board of Directors
Aug. 27,
Peter F. Cowhey, Dean of UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, Appointed Chair of Board of Directors of the California Council on Science and Technology
Pass the pen: Alumnae nominated spotlight
Aug. 9,
As part of an ongoing series, we give alumni a chance to share their favorite GPS memories
Writing novels for the 21st century tech economy
Aug. 3,
Eliot Peper ‘11 talks about his newest book “Bandwidth” and his inspirations from GPS and the startup community
Alumni Mentor Program brings GPS toolkit to the East Coast
July 31,
UC San Diego and GPS alumni are paired with current students who are exploring policy and public service during their summer internship in Washington, D.C.
Setting the standard for U.S.-Latin American Relations
July 30,
GPS Professor Richard Feinberg inspires students and colleagues with four decades of engagement in U.S. foreign policy and espouses the affirmative power of social media
Modeling the future of Southeast Asia
July 27,
GPS Assistant Professor Teevrat Garg creates economic and policy models in underdeveloped countries to explore ecosystems and human health
The Big Pixel Initiative brings hurricane research to Washington
July 26,
GPS graduates Dana Kozhakhmetova, MIA ’18
U.S. Nuclear Power: The Vanishing Low-Carbon Wedge
July 2,
Ahmed Abdulla's new paper examined the current U.S. nuclear fleet, which is made up of large light water nuclear reactors (LWRs)
Office hours: Associate Professor Jennifer Burney
June 29,
The GPS faculty member opens up about some of the dearest objects that adorn her office, painting a picture of her professional backstory and personal interests
Class of 2018 graduates embody global citizenry and leadership
June 29,
With a keynote by
Science Policy Fellows program nurtures effective interdisciplinary scholars
June 27,
In its fourth year, the program continues attracting top students in STEM disciplines to explore the policy relevance and implications of their dissertation research
Stanford study finds poor air quality responsible for one in five infant deaths in sub‑Saharan Africa
June 27,
Satellite measurements of air quality across sub-Saharan Africa revealed small improvements in air quality could be one of the most effective interventions to curb infant mortality rates
Building cross-border relationships
June 26,
Richard Banks, MIA ‘18 and Brian Noveck, MAS-IA ’18 support the increase of trade and collaboration between the U.S. and Mexico at the border
Geoengineering a greener future
June 22,
GPS Professor Kate Ricke creates economic and policy models in a dual professorship with Scripps Oceanography, for a comprehensive view of climate research
An Economic Sleuth
June 7,
UC San Diego economist’s research sheds light on contested issues facing
Sponsored Student Spotlight: Adnan Saygili
June 2018 | By the International Students and Programs Office
International Students and Programs Office spotlight on Adnan Saygili
Celebrating academic excellence
May 31,
GPS honored its 2018 award winners with an intimate luncheon on May 16
Inspiring Greatness in Others
May 31,
GPS Career Services Director David Robertson honored at the 33rd annual UC San Diego Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Awards on May 21
Painting the picture of an MPP student’s day
May 30,
In a Q&A complementing our Flickr tour of a day in the life of Yi Wu, the 2019 MPP candidate reveals what attending GPS looks like today
Gregory Lee looks at the future of digital health and technology
May 17,
A Q&A with Nokia Technologies president during his Pacific Leadership Fellowship
A sustainable seafood hero
May 11,
For his commitment to the School’s global
Pass the pen: Alumnae nominated spotlight
May 8,
As part of an ongoing series, we give alumni a chance to share their favorite GPS memories
Campus recognizes alumni as leaders and changemakers
May 3,
Three GPS alumni, David An '07, Elena Foukes Lucas '12
Emilie Hafner-Burton Awarded for Going Above and Beyond to Make a Positive Difference in the World
April 30,
She was selected to be one of six UC San Diego faculty members honored at the 44th annual Chancellor’s Associates Faculty Excellence Awards for going above and beyond to make a positive difference in their teaching, research
UC San Diego Study: Anyone Can Be an Innovator
April 18,
Students given incentives to innovate are just as skilled as the self-motivated, research by Joshua Graff Zivin and Elizabeth Lyons finds.
Innovation in mobile technology
April 17,
In the latest PDEL Innovation Workshop, UC San Diego scholars Claire Adida, Jennifer Burney and Ganz Chockalingam design and implement a digital school-fee payment system in Benin
Cross-border collaboration at USMEX
April 11,
Four USMEX Fellows detail how their fellowships are not only supporting multidisciplinary research projects but the vibrant community of scholars they’ve discovered at the center
School of Global Policy and Strategy Professor Awarded for Engaging Analysis of News and Events
April 9,
Political scientist Barbara F. Walter takes home the grand prize for contributions to Political Violence @ a Glance blog
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