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Jennifer Lawless Appointed Senior Fellow at Brookings
Lawless will conduct research and provide policy analysis on gender and youth issues, and she will remain a full-time SPA faculty member.
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Underfunded Federal Program Hindering Criminal Investigations
A recent SPA study found that chronic underfunding of a federal program matching firearms evidence with previously unrelated crimes has hampered investigations.
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JLC Student's Report Examines Performance of Guatemala National Police
Erik Alda, Ph.D. candidate in justice, law, and criminology, finds Guatemala police force underperforming, despite increased resources.
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Daniel Dreisbach Publishes Book, Chapters on Religion in America
Dreisbach, professor of justice, law, and criminology, examines the role of religion in America's founding in a pair of new publications.
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Jocelyn Johnston Participates in Panel on Affordable Care Act Implementation
Johnston's research on Maryland is part of a national project that will analyze the law's evolution at the state level.
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Professor Rosenbloom To Publish New Editions of Two Books
One of the books is a core text in MPA programs throughout the US, China, and several other countries.
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SPA Undergrad To Present Privacy Paper
Julia Morriss will present her paper "The EU Data Directive: Uniting Europe and Dividing Privacy" at a research symposium in April.
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High Cost of Fruits, Vegetables Linked to Higher Body Fat in Young Children
A study by SPA faculty finds that low- to middle-income families tend to substitute cheaper foods when the prices of fruits and vegetables increase.
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Caffeine Use Disorder Needs More Attention
Caffeine is the most-widely used drug, but little is known about helping those who depend on it.
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Study: Strong Government Ties Improve Child Care Centers
Prof. Anna Amirkhanyan's research found that managers, clients, and employees were more satisfied with child care centers that have strong government relationships.
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