The Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy (ISTPP) at the Bush School of Government & Public Service has named four new researchers to its fellows program – Dr. Ki Eun Kang, Dr. Alicia Cooperman, Dr. Galen Newman, and Dr. Dara Wald. Dr. Cooperman is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at […]
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Bush School Experts Discuss Food Security Amid United Nations General Assembly
By Alexis Lee Two Texas A&M University professors recently showcased their expertise at Foreign Policy’s Food+ forum. Professor Andrew S. Natsios and Senior Lecturer Kateryna Shynkaruk, faculty members of the Bush School of Government & Public Service, took part in a panel discussion titled, “Weaponizing Wheat: Russia, Ukraine, and Global Food Security.” Shynkaruk is a […]
The Rise of Organized Retail Crime in America: Risks Resemble those Seen in Conflict Areas
A new issue of The Takeaway recommends responding to increases in organized retail crime with Operations and Supply Chain Management solutions. COLLEGE STATION, TX (October 6, 2023) – A steep rise in Organized Retail Crime (ORC) activity is concerning both because it burdens the economy and threatens the safety of customers and employees. A new […]
Staff Spotlight: Cory Arcak
By Alexis Lee The Bush School of Government and Public Service recently welcomed a new Director of International and High-impact Experiences, Dr. Cory Arcak. Arcak is the first to take on the new position, which was created last school year to support the impactful experiences Bush School students already engage in informally, and increase opportunities […]
Student Spotlight: Natalia Flores
Natalia Flores, class of 2024 Master of International Affairs Candidate, discusses how she came to the Bush School on a whim and has since thoroughly enjoyed her experience and ability to create a community, establishing LATAMU and student organizations serving and recognizing Hispanic students on campus. Tell Me About Yourself My name is Natalia Flores […]
Student Spotlight: Javier Díaz Vázquez
Meet Javier Díaz, a Master of Public Service and Administration student at the Bush School. Javier was inspired by President George H.W. Bush and his grandfather’s commitment to public service. He believes in the power of young individuals to enhance government and public services in Mexico. Tell Us About Yourself. My name is Javier Díaz. […]
Student Spotlight: Zak Borja
Meet Zak Borja, an MPSA student at the Bush School, and listen to him describe his determination to use his experiences to better represent marginalized communities in government and policy-making, particularly after witnessing the bureaucratic barriers faced by low-income individuals in his upbringing on the Texas border. Howdy! My name is Zak Borja. I am […]
Joint ISTPP and Engineering Research Team Publish Paper in International Journal
The Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy (ISTPP) team of Dr. Rotem Dvir, Carol Goldsmith, Ian Seavey, and Dr. Arnold Vedlitz, director of ISTPP, joined researchers from Texas A&M Department of Industrial and System Engineering led by Dr. Farzan Sasangohar, to publish a paper inInternational Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management. In this study, “The Policy Environment of […]
ISTPP Research Team Publishes Paper in Natural Hazards Review
Communities in the Austin area are challenged by climate change and natural hazards. What factors help them feel confident in public sector (local, state, and federal government) and nonprofit sector (non-profits and community-based groups) organizations that prepare for and respond to natural hazards? A team of researchers for the Institute for Science, Technology and Public […]
Improving Future Wildlife Conservation Programs by Understanding Emerging Stakeholder Values
A new issue of The Takeaway reports on a student capstone study that shows how considering the wildlife values of stakeholders can improve Texas conservation programs. COLLEGE STATION, TX (October 2, 2023) – The dwindling population of Monarch butterflies is a poignant reminder of the need for increased conservation efforts. Private agricultural lands provide more […]