Events and Lectures
- MPP Information Session - April 4 at noon
Join us for an information session about the UMBC Master's Degree in Public Policy on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 12:00-1:00 pm in Room 438 of the Public Policy Building. Learn about the field of public policy, career opportunities, and how to apply to our MPP and combined BA/MPP program.
If you plan to attend, or if you have any questions, e-mail Sally Helms (helms@umbc.edu).
- Professor Scott Farrow to speak at inaugural Phi Kappa Phi lecture
Phi Kappa Phi Lecture
April 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Fine Arts Recital HallScott Farrow, Professor of Economics, UMBC
Combining technical skills with public service: Confessions of a political economistDr. Farrow joined the UMBC faculty in 2005. Prior to that, he served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and also in the Executive Office of the President.
Light Refreshments. Students can win a Kindle Fire in the raffle immediately following the lecture.
Learn more about the Honor Society Phi Kapa Phi at UMBC.
Spring 2012
Research Seminar Series in Public Policy and Economics
All seminars will be held in Public Policy Room 438. You are welcome to bring your lunch.
Friday, February 10, 12:00 pm
Dave Marcotte, Department of Public Policy, UMBC
Public higher education tuition and enrollment
more info
Friday, March 9, 12:00 pm
Tara Watson, Department of Economics, Williams College
Inside the Refrigerator: Immigration enforcement and chilling effects in Medicaid participation
more info
Friday, March 30, 12:00 pm
Tom Vicino, Department of Political Science, Northeastern University
The fight for local control of immigration policy in the suburbs
more info
Friday, April 6, 2:00 pm
Jim Bessen, School of Law, Boston University
Patent failure
more info
Friday, April 27, 12:00 noon
Randall Reback, Department of Economics, Barnard College
Fiscal spillovers between local governments: Keeping up the the Joneses' school district
more info
Social Science Forums
These on-campus sessions present topics of interest to the social science community and beyond.