Using data collected under two different Institute studies, ISTPP researchers and fellows presented their findings at three major conferences this past spring term. At the first of these conferences, the 86th annual meeting of the Southern Political Science Association held in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 15–17, 2015, Tabitha Morton presented, “Who’s in Charge? An Examination […]
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ISTPP Researchers Analyze Congressional Testimonies on Global Warming and Climate Change
ISTPP Associate Research Scientist Xinsheng Liu and Director Arnold Vedlitz, along with Institute Senior Fellows James Stoutenborough and Scott Robinson, have published their article, “Scientists’ Views and Positions on Global Warming and Climate Change: A Content Analysis of Congressional Testimonies,” in Climatic Change. This study examines whether scientists’ views and positions were substantially divided in their […]
ISTPP Research Analyzes Climate Scientists’ Participation in Environmental Interest Groups
ISTPP Director Vedlitz and his co-authors, Drs. Bromely-Trujillo and Stoutenborough, have published their research about the level of involvement climate scientists have with environmental interest groups in Climatic Change. Climate skeptics and recent research has questioned the objectivity of climate scientists. To examine this perception of bias, the researchers compare climate scientists’ involvement with environmental interest […]
Two Bush School Capstone Projects Honored
An essential part of preparing for a public service career involves practical experience for companies and nonprofit or governmental organizations. At Texas A&M University, students at the Bush School of Government and Public Service gain this experience by conducting capstone research projects for a range of clients. Student teams led by a faculty advisor undertake […]
ISTPP Predoctoral Research Associate Receives Energy Institute Fellowship
Brian Shreck has been a predoctoral research associate for ISTTP since the fall of 2013. Shreck, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science, has presented ISTPP research at several academic conferences this past year and will submit additional papers for consideration at upcoming conferences. So far, Shreck has used data from two ISTPP […]
Bush School Graduates 131 Students
On Friday, May 15, 131 students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University will cross the stage in Reed Arena with master’s degrees in hand. Seventy-two students have earned a Master in International Affairs, while fifty-nine are graduating with a Master in Public Service and Administration. Less than twenty […]
Students Receive Leadership and Writing Portfolio Certificates
On April 27, sixty-seven Bush School students received the Dean’s Leadership Certificate as part of the Bush School’s Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP). The awards were presented by Dr. Joe Cerami , PSLP director; Holly Kasperbauer, PSLP assistant director; Dr. Bill West, PSAA interim department head; Dr. Greg Gause, INTA department head; and Dean Ryan […]
Bush Students Raise More than $3,500 for Cancer Research
On April 24, 2015, students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service participated in the annual Aggie Relay For Life event held in College Station, Texas. Aggie Relay For Life is a student organization at Texas A&M that works directly with the American Cancer Society (ACS) office in Bryan, Texas. Money raised goes […]
Cole Blease Graham, Jr. – Faculty Spotlight
Cole Blease Graham, Jr., assistant dean of Assessment and Diversity Initiatives and professor in the Department of Public Service and Administration, earned his PhD from the University of South Carolina in 1971. Previously, he received master’s degrees from the Northwestern Louisiana State College and the University of Pennsylvania. Graham’s academic pursuits are focused in the […]
ISTPP Welcomes New Researcher – Dr. Bryce Hannibal
The Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy welcomes Dr. Bryce Hannibal as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Dr. Hannibal’s academic interests include economic sociology, social networks and network analysis, social policy, innovation and creativity, and environmental sociology. He received his PhD and MS degrees in sociology from Texas A&M University and his BS from Brigham […]
