Students at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University were paid a visit from former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in their Russia in International Politics course. The course is taught by Bush School professor Ambassador Larry Napper. During the ninety-minute class period, the students briefed Secretary Gates on their […]
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Conversations in Public Policy Presents “A Discussion of Economic Conditions and the Role of Monetary Policy”
The Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy hosted Robert S. Kaplan, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, on Monday, March 27, 2017 for the final Conversation in Public Policy of the academic year. Bush School Dean Mark Welsh began the evening by welcoming guests and recognizing various A&M officials […]
Portney Named Presidential Impact Fellow by President Young
Texas A&M University President Michael K. Young named Dr. Kent Portney, professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, to the inaugural class of Presidential Impact Fellows. The fellows represent an esteemed group of twenty-four faculty members selected for their demonstrated commitment to grand challenges through scholarship, leadership, and core values. President Young […]
ISTPP Research Fellows, Dr. Vedlitz and Dr. Stoutenborough, Publish in Water Policy
Dr. Vedlitz, ISTPP Director Emeritus and Distinguished Research Scholar, Dr. Stoutenborough, ISTPP Senior Research Fellow, and Mr. Mahafza, a graduate student at Auburn University, examine the role of proximity to major water sources in Texan’s perceptions of risk of water scarcity. From a theoretical perspective, this project will aid our collective understanding of problem identification. […]
Dr. Portney and Dr. Hannibal Co-Author Paper for Dresden Nexus Conference
Mathew Kurian, Kent E. Portney, Gerhard Rappold, Bryce Hannibal, and Solomon H. Gebrechorkos have co-authored a paper that will be presented at the Dresden Nexus Conference to be held in Germany May 17-19, 2017. This paper, “Governance of Water-Energy-Food Nexus: A Social Network Analysis Approach,” has been selected as one of the theme papers for […]
Bush School Professor Wins International Studies Association Award
Dr. Joshua Itzkowitz Shifrinson, an assistant professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, has been named the co-winner of the 2017 Article Award presented by the Diplomatic Studies Section of the International Studies Association (ISA). Shifrinson’ s article, published in the journal International Security, discusses the informal assurances between […]
Bush School Staff Receive Service Awards from President Young
Texas A&M University President Michael K. Young has recognized Bush School of Government and Public Service Senior Administrative Coordinator Janeen Wood and the Office of Extended Education for their outstanding service to the University with the 2016-2017 President’s Meritorious Service Award. The President’s Meritorious Service Awards recognize and reward staff for their commendable service to […]
Perry Appointment Presents Opportunity for a Smarter Energy Policy
The recent confirmation of former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the US Department of Energy presents an opportunity for a smarter, price-based energy policy, according to Dr. James Griffin, professor in the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University. Dr. Griffin has authored a new policy brief in The Takeaway, entitled “A […]
Bush School Capstone Students Work and Learn in the Texas Legislature
Seven graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University are getting an up-close view of the 85th session of the Texas Legislature as part of their capstone course. Led by Bush School professor Dr. Ann Bowman, the students arrived in Austin in early January ready to apply their […]
Mosbacher Institute Holds Education Policy Workshop “More than a Nudge: the Case of Ready4K”
The Mosbacher Institute’s 2017 Education Policy Workshop featured Dr. Susanna Loeb from Stanford University who spoke on “More than a Nudge: the potential of low-cost, behavioral interventions to improve educational experiences and outcomes, the case of Ready4K.” Her colleague in the Ready4K research and Bush School professor, Dr. Kalena Cortes, introduced Dr. Loeb to a […]
