Jeffrey D. Straussman, PhD: Honoring 45 Years of Academic Service
Since receiving his PhD in political science from City University of New York in 1975, Jeffrey Straussman has dedicated his life to teaching, research, and institutional leadership for the past 45 years. Now, the former dean of Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy is turning the page to a new and well-deserved chapter — retirement.
The Role of Open Data in Combating COVID-19
With the second wave of COVID-19 raging across the U.S., researchers at the University at Albany are examining the role information can play in stemming the pandemic’s tide. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy Associate Professor Erika Martin is senior author with current and former doctoral students on two new articles on the coronavirus.
Faculty Promotions, Appointments, and News
Rockefeller College added two new faculty, Mikhail Ivonchyk and Mary Ellen Stitt, while Zsófia Barta, Gang Chen, Ashley Fox, and Timothy Weaver were awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor. In addition, Dana Peterson was appointed as the Senior Executive Director of the School of Criminal Justice.
The Potential Role Of Open Data In Mitigating The COVID-19 Pandemic
In this Health Affairs blog article, Rockefeller College’s Sunyoung Pyo, PhD ’18, current PhD student Luigi Reggi, and Associate Professor Erika Martin explore how open data has been used globally in the COVID-19 response. They highlight major challenges in using the data and provide recommendations on how to foster an open data ecosystem that can be leveraged now and in future public health emergencies.
Experts Weigh in as Presidential Election Enters Final Week
As the United States enters the final week of the 2020 Presidential election on Nov. 3, UAlbany faculty are closely following election-related issues and how they may impact the race for the Presidency.
Colleges, Schools and Offices Schedule Events Pre- and Post-Election
With Election Day less than a week away, the University is offering a host of informative panel discussions, a watch party and post-election events. UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, in partnership with UAlbany Votes, has an election series entitled Your Vote Rocks, which features online, interactive discussions on a wide range of topics impacting the election.
Rockefeller Research Helps Block Naturalization Fee Increases
On September 29th, a federal judge enjoined the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and officials serving in those agencies from enforcing a Final Rule that would have increased the naturalization fee from $725 to $1,160 on October 2nd. In his ruling, United Stated District Judge Jeffrey S. White cited Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy Professor Rey Koslowski’s co-authored publication, "A Randomized Controlled Design Reveals Barriers to Citizenship for Low-Income Immigrants."
SUNY Student Assembly Elects Great Danes into Leadership
Rockefeller College alum Bradley Hershenson and first-year graduate student Eusebio Omar van Reenan have been elected as SUNY Student Assembly president and vice president, respectively, for 2020-21.