The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies named one of the partners to receive rapid research funding from the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health in the event of a future disaster.
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In a testament to her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student wellbeing, Susan Moffitt, Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs and Director of Academic Programs for the Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs, has been selected for the 2024 Faculty Award for Advising & Mentoring.
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The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies recently secured funding from the Pembroke Faculty Seed Grant for its research on "The Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Middle East."
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Alumni Spotlight: Erik Brown ’23
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace selected Fulbright Scholar Erik Brown, an International and Public Affairs alumnus, for the prestigious Gaither Junior Fellowship program.
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Over winter break, ten Brown students learned the ins and outs of journalism focused on global issues and the nuances of international reporting in an evolving media landscape at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a prestigious Washington, D.C. think tank. In one week, they learned more than they could have imagined.
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Punishment Beyond Mass Incarceration Symposium
The Watson Institute, in a collaborative effort with the Urban Institute, hosted a two-day symposium, "Punishment Beyond Mass Incarceration" on April 4-5.
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Alumni Spotlight: David Benoit ’23 MPA
David Benoit, a 2023 graduate of Watson's Master of Public Affairs program, has used the data analytical and policy evaluation skills he gained in the program, along with faculty mentoring and prior experience working for then Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, to earn a position as the racial justice advocate for the American Civil Liberties of Massachusetts.
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Costs of War recently published a report titled, "How Big Tech and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Military-Industrial Complex."
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Ieva Jusionyte explains her latest research on how firearms made and sold in the United States have played a significant role in the perpetration of violence across the border in Mexico.
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Alumni Spotlight: Felipe Félix Méndez ’22
Felipe Félix Méndez was recently named a Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China where he hopes to identify opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships between countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia.
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The Watson Institute awarded Birkelund funds to five faculty research projects during the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Projects ranged from studying civilian-military coordination during the pandemic to creating a study group between Brown students and faculty, and quilombola communities in Brazil.
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Alumni Spotlight: Anna Lenaker ’19, ’20 MPA
Named one of 18 Luce Scholars, a nationally competitive yearlong fellowship in Asia, Anna Lenaker reflects on how the Master of Public Affairs program prepared her for academic success and future career exploration.
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Student Spotlight: Khushi Patel ’25
Khushi Patel, a Brown junior and International and Public Affairs concentrator, has been awarded a Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. This prestigious scholarship program, awarded by the Obama Foundation, was created to shape and support young leaders who are passionate about public service.
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Dany Bahar recently co-authored a paper for The National Bureau of Economic Research titled "Forced Migration and Refugees: Policies for Successful Economic and Social Integration."
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Graduate Program in Development fosters dialogue across disciplines
The Watson Institute's Graduate Program in Development (GPD) brings together Brown University scholars from a range of departments to think together around questions of development in ways that build on but move beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
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Student Spotlight: Sarah Ogundare ’24
As an undergraduate concentrator in International and Public Affairs, Sarah Ogundare said she gained valuable analytical skills and learned to constantly question her assumptions while developing hands-on, in-depth knowledge about the prison system in the United States.
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Dany Bahar recently co-authored a paper for The Review of Economics and Statistics titled "Migration and Knowledge Diffusion: The Effect of Returning Refugees on Export Performance in the Former Yugoslavia."
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The Watson Institute's Diversity and Inclusion Plan committee funded three faculty members in their efforts to create a greater focus on diversity and inclusion in the institute's teaching and learning.
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Omer Bartov recently authored an essay for The Council for Global Cooperation titled "Weaponizing Language: Misuses of Holocaust Memory and the Never Again Syndrome."
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Three Watson Master of Public Affairs students and one alumna were named finalists for the prestigious Presidential Management Fellows class of 2024. They are now eligible to apply for positions as fellows in the federal workforce where they hope to make an impact on a variety of public policy issues.
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Student Spotlight: Aaron Ayala ’24 MPA
Aaron Ayala plans to work in immigration policy by using the research and analytical skills and professional connections he gained through Brown's Master of Public Affairs program.
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The Watson Institute will develop a new Equity in Policy Scholars program to increase diversity in Brown's Master of Public Affairs program and, in turn, public policy circles in general. It will also ensure that Watson remains a competitive destination for outstanding future global leaders.
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New policy labs will 'turbo-charge' Watson research programs
Watson Policy Labs, a new initiative of the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, will enhance the link between teaching, research and public outreach by addressing specific policy issues through a combination of faculty research, student training, research-based courses and public outreach.
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After a semester of intensive research, students in Professor John Eason's senior seminar offered the city of Blythe, California advice on how to best navigate a looming prison closure.
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Advisers and Aggregation in Foreign Policy Decision Making
Tyler Jost recently co-authored a paper for the peer-reviewed journal International Organizations titled "Advisers and Aggregation in Foreign Policy Decision Making."
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