Public Policytag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//362009-11-10T20:18:35ZMovable Type 3.34Keeping the Lights on in Maryland: How Can We Do It?tag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.112652009-11-10T20:14:21Z2009-11-10T20:18:35ZGreater Baltimore Committee Energy Symposium Presented in partnership with the UMBC Department of Public Policy December 9, 2009 Registration Time: 8:30 AM Presentations: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Location: UMB BioPark, Building II, 801 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Program and...Anne Roland
Program and registration
Please join us for a comprehensive overview of electricity capacity, generation, transmission, and regulation issues that affect Maryland's future ability to keep the lights on and brownouts away. This symposium will give you the grounding you need to make informed choices and sound energy decisions for your company and your home. Speakers include UMBC Professor of Public Policy Tim Brennan, and Maryland Senator E. J. Pipkin (R), 36th District.]]>
Steve Hemelt wins APPAM 2009 Dissertation Awardtag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.112142009-11-03T19:48:50Z2009-11-03T19:55:36ZThe Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) has awarded Dr. Steven Hemelt (Ph.D., 2009) its 2009 Dissertation Award. He received the award for his dissertation, "Essays in Education Policy: Accountability, Achievement, and Access," at the APPAM annual conference...Anne Roland
The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) has awarded Dr. Steven Hemelt (Ph.D., 2009) its 2009 Dissertation Award. He received the award for his dissertation, "Essays in Education Policy: Accountability, Achievement, and Access," at the APPAM annual conference in November in Washington, DC. Dr. Hemelt is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Politics at Cornell College in Iowa.
Public Policy student Frances Carter selected for diversity internship programtag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.112152009-11-03T19:40:29Z2009-11-03T19:56:28ZFrances Carter, a Ph.D. student, has been selected for the American Evaluation Association Graduate Education Diversity Internship Program. The program works to engage and support students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the field of evaluation. She will be interning at...Anne Roland
Frances Carter, a Ph.D. student, has been selected for the American Evaluation Association Graduate Education Diversity Internship Program. The program works to engage and support students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the field of evaluation. She will be interning at The Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Nancy Miller receives grant to study health care disparitiestag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.106662009-08-10T16:49:49Z2009-11-03T19:55:36ZThe Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (MIPAR) and the Hilltop Institute have been awarded a major research grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. The three-year study will examine health care...Anne Roland
The Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (MIPAR) and the Hilltop Institute have been awarded a major research grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. The three-year study will examine health care disparities in access and utilization among individuals with disabilities. Nancy Miller (Public Policy) is the principal investigator and project leader. Annette Snyder (Hilltop) and Adele Kirk (Public Policy) are co-investigators.
New Policy Brief on the Educational Success of Immigrant Childrentag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.99872009-04-02T20:22:37Z2009-11-03T19:55:36ZA new Policy Brief, Family Separation and the Educational Success of Immigrant Children, discusses the challenges that Latin American immigrant children face, and how schools can help immigrant students adapt and succeed....Anne Roland
Family Separation and the Educational Success of Immigrant Children, discusses the challenges that Latin American immigrant children face, and how schools can help immigrant students adapt and succeed.]]>
Ph.D. student Mari Wepprecht in Modern Bride Magazinetag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.98572009-03-10T15:51:26Z2009-11-03T19:55:36ZMari Wepprecht (MPP, '06 and current Ph.D. student) was featured as one of 12 "Brides Who Make a Difference" in the January 2009 Modern Bride Magazine. Mari is researching human rights legislation in Nigeria....Anne Roland
Mari Wepprecht (MPP, '06 and current Ph.D. student) was featured as one of 12 "Brides Who Make a Difference" in the January 2009 Modern Bride Magazine. Mari is researching human rights legislation in Nigeria.
Alumna Pamela Shurkin in the Baltimore Jewish Timestag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.92402009-02-20T20:48:18Z2009-11-03T19:55:36ZPamela Shurkin (MPP, '08) is featured in an article in the Baltimore Jewish Times about her work as a lobbyist for the Baltimore Jewish Council....Anne Roland
Baltimore Jewish Times about her work as a lobbyist for the Baltimore Jewish Council.]]>
Greg Simmons (MPP, '04) named Vice President for Institutional Advancementtag:www.umbc.edu,2009:/blogs/pubpol//36.88322009-01-05T20:28:57Z2009-11-03T19:55:36ZPublic Policy alumnus Greg Simmons (MPP, '04) has been appointed UMBC's Vice President for Institutional Advancement. He had been serving as Interim Vice President since July 2008. He has also held positions at UMBC with the Shriver Center, Corporate Relations...Anne Roland
Public Policy alumnus Greg Simmons (MPP, '04) has been appointed UMBC's Vice President for Institutional Advancement. He had been serving as Interim Vice President since July 2008. He has also held positions at UMBC with the Shriver Center, Corporate Relations and the Office of the President.
Ben Lloyd 's (MPP, '05) experiences with McCain campaign featured in UMBC Magazinetag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/pubpol//36.86982008-12-05T20:09:31Z2009-11-03T19:55:36ZBen Lloyd (MPP, 2005) discussed his experiences in the McCain Campaign's "War Room" in the new UMBC Magazine....Anne Roland
UMBC Magazine.]]>
New Combined Degree Program with UMB School of Medicinetag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/pubpol//36.83842008-10-21T19:42:03Z2009-11-03T19:55:37ZThe Department of Public Policy has established two new joint degrees, an MD/MPP and the MD/Ph.D. in Public Policy, with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine. These joint degrees provide opportunities for students at the UMB School...Anne Roland
The Department of Public Policy has established two new joint degrees, an MD/MPP and the MD/Ph.D. in Public Policy, with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine. These joint degrees provide opportunities for students at the UMB School of Medicine to expand their knowledge and skills into the field of public policy. For more information, contact Sally Helms, UMBC Administrator of Academic Affairs (helms@umbc.edu; 410-455-3202).
Marvin Mandell is president of NASPAAtag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/pubpol//36.83502008-10-17T15:06:00Z2009-11-03T19:55:37ZMarvin Mandell, Professor of Public Policy, assumes the presidency of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) at their 2008 Annual Conference this month. NASPAA promotes excellence in public service education. The membership includes over 250...Anne Roland
NASPAA) at their 2008 Annual Conference this month. NASPAA promotes excellence in public service education. The membership includes over 250 U.S. university programs in public affairs, public policy, public administration and nonprofit management. NASPAA accreditation recognizes that a master's program in public affairs has gone through a rigorous process of voluntary peer review and meets NASPAA's standards. The UMBC Department of Public Policy is one of only 3 NASPAA accredited programs in Maryland. ]]>
Bryan Cimorelli chosen for Presidential Management Fellowshiptag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/pubpol//36.75812008-07-29T15:18:30Z2009-11-03T19:55:37ZBryan Cimorelli (M.P.P., 2008) has been selected for a prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), a two year paid fellowship in a federal government agency for students with recent graduate degrees. Applicants are nominated to this highly competitive program by their...Anne Roland
Bryan Cimorelli (M.P.P., 2008) has been selected for a prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), a two year paid fellowship in a federal government agency for students with recent graduate degrees. Applicants are nominated to this highly competitive program by their schools. Bryan, a policy analyst, will be working for the Social Security Administration.
Alumnus named first black battallion chief in Baltimore County Fire Departmenttag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/pubpol//36.74522008-06-09T18:28:12Z2009-11-03T19:55:37ZJonathan Hart (MPS, 2002) has been named a battalion chief by the Baltimore County Fire Department. He is the department's first black battalion chief. Hart also received his B.A. in Political Science from UMBC. At the May 29 promotion ceremony,...Anne Roland
Jonathan Hart (MPS, 2002) has been named a battalion chief by the Baltimore County Fire Department. He is the department's first black battalion chief. Hart also received his B.A. in Political Science from UMBC. At the May 29 promotion ceremony, he received the first Robert O. Lowery Award from the Guardian Knights, the Baltimore County chapter of the International Association of Black Firefighters. The award recognizes those who have advanced the role of minorities in the county fire department.
Student and faculty contribute to Maryland budget reporttag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/pubpol//36.74502008-06-09T16:54:21Z2009-11-03T19:55:37ZThe latest edition of Maryland Policy Reports contains an article on "Maryland's Unique Budget Process" by Ph.D. student Neil Bergsman, and an article on "Increasing Budgetary Democracy and Flexibility" by UMBC Political Science Professor and Public Policy faculty member Roy...Anne Roland
Maryland Policy Reports contains an article on "Maryland's Unique Budget Process" by Ph.D. student Neil Bergsman, and an article on "Increasing Budgetary Democracy and Flexibility" by UMBC Political Science Professor and Public Policy faculty member Roy T. Meyers. Neil is Director of the Maryland Budget & Tax Policy Institute. The report is available on the Institute's web site.]]>
A History of Social Security by Larry DeWitttag:www.umbc.edu,2008:/blogs/pubpol//36.74492008-06-09T16:47:56Z2009-11-03T19:55:37ZPh.D. student Larry DeWitt is the co-author of Social Security: A Documentary History (CQ Press). The book chronicles the development of Social Security from its founding to the present day. Larry is the public historian at the Social Security Administration....Anne Roland
Social Security: A Documentary History (CQ Press). The book chronicles the development of Social Security from its founding to the present day. Larry is the public historian at the Social Security Administration. Go here for more information on this book.]]>