Charitra Shreya Pabbaraju has recently had a scoping review published with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative! Her review examines the data and analytical methods used in early warning systems for mass atrocity prevention. Analyzing 3,475 articles, the study identifies key trends and gaps in the research, including a focus on conflict prediction over mass atrocity prediction, and highlights the need for greater collaboration between researchers, policymakers...
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The Gardner Fellowship celebrated its 40th Anniversary at Stanford University with over 80 Fellows in attendance. Among them was Anthony Solana, Jr., from the 1999 class, who reflected on the fellowship’s impact, saying, “The Gardner Fellowship has become a dynamic, intergenerational network of leaders across every sector.” Linda Yeung '88 was honored with a Certificate of Leadership Excellence for her contributions. Congratulations to all the...
Professor Amy E. Lerman has published an op-ed in CalMatters titled “ The Abundance Agenda: More Than Efficiency.” In this insightful piece, Amy argues for a shift in policy thinking, advocating for an abundance mindset that prioritizes investment in people and communities over mere efficiency. Her thought-provoking commentary draws on her expertise in political science and public policy to challenge prevailing ideas and offer new...
Ph.D. candidate Julia Raven has been selected for the prestigious 2025–2026 APSA Congressional Fellowship Program. Sponsored by the American Political Science Association, this highly competitive program offers scholars the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legislative process by working directly in a congressional office in Washington, D.C. Congratulations, Julia!
Ph.D. candidate Douglas Van Steel co-organized and co-founded the inaugural Southern Symposium for Political Thought, held March 1–2 at the University of Memphis. Hosted at the FedEx Institute of Technology, the symposium brought together scholars from across the U.S. South to cultivate a regional intellectual community focused on political thought. Congratulations, Douglas!
Ph.D. candidate Juan Carlos Campos has been selected to present his job market paper, “The Politics of Subnational Police Reform,” at the 2025 Empirical Studies of Conflict (ESOC) Conference in Taipei. Hosted by National Taiwan University and co-sponsored by Emory University, the ESOC Conference brings together leading research on conflict, governance, and political development. Juan will present his work this June among a highly competitive...
Ph.D. candidate Oren Samet has accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rice University. Before beginning his faculty appointment in Fall 2026, Oren will spend the 2025–2026 academic year as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). Congratulations, Oren!
Ph.D. candidate Adam Bouyamourn will join Princeton University as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Politics and Machine Learning. His research focuses on causal inference, selective inference, and the politics of machine learning and AI. With a strong foundation in methodological innovation and an interdisciplinary approach, Adam is poised to make significant contributions to the field. Congratulations, Adam!
Ph.D. candidate Vanessa Navarro Rodríguez will join the University of Colorado, Denver as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. Her research explores indigenous politics, identity, and political behavior in Latin America, with a focus on Chile. A rising scholar in gender and security studies, Vanessa brings an impressive record of research and international collaboration to her new role. Congratulations, Vanessa!