Beza Merid was a faculty affiliate with STPP when he became a research fellow in cardiology at Michigan Medicine. Now at Arizona State University, he appreciates how influencing innovation policy can create better health outcomes for underserved popu...
On March 24th, 1965 at 8:00PM, about 3,500 faculty and students at the University of Michigan launched the first ever “teach in,” despite bomb threats and condemnation by the Michigan state legislature and Governor George Romney. For twelve hours, pa...
STPP is excited to welcome three of our recent alumni, Tyler Baird (MPP/SEAS MS '25), Ana Boyd (MPP/SEAS MS '25), and Zack Quirk (Earth and Environmental Sciences PhD '24) for an engaging conversation about their educational paths and current work in energy and environmental policy.
Ford School Courtyard (weather permitting)
Weill Hall, Room 3240 if needed
STPP is excited to welcome Ford School alumnus and NVIDIA's Director of Policy Marketing, Brian Wesolowski (MPA '13) for an informal morning of coffee and conversation. Brian will share his diverse career path in policy communication, spanning government, nonprofit, and industry.
STPP is excited to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) for an exhibition and public talk including Ford School alumnus Cezanne Charles (MPA '13). The talk, which runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, will consider, "How do we shape the futures being designed around us?" Join artists rootoftwo, Taeyoon Choi, and Mother Cyborg for a conversation about technology, civic life, and the possibilities of collective imagination. The discussion will be moderated by Michael Connor.
The Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program is excited to welcome STPP Alumnus and Associate Physical Scientist at the RAND Corporation, Tyler Hoard (PhD/STPP '24), for afternoon snacks and conversation. Tyler will share his academic path and current work experience, including projects related to biotechnology, AI, synthetic biology, food security, and the commercial space industry.
Karissa Kresge (MPP/STPP 2022), Executive Policy Analyst for the Public Health Administration at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, will engage with current STPP students in an informal conversation. Students interested in learning more about health policy, policy analysis, and working at the state level are encouraged to attend.
The Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program is excited to welcome STPP Alumnus and New York State Science Policy Fellow Elana Goldenkoff (PhD/STPP '24), for coffee and conversation. Elana will share her current fellowship experience, including work at the New York State Division of the Budget and Department of Health.
The Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program is excited to welcome STPP Alumnus Scott Henry, Data Scientist at Duo Security, for coffee and conversation. Scott will share his experiences around working in the private sector in cybersecurity and responsible tech.
Dr. Cesar Barraza-Botet (UM PhD in Mechanical Engineering/STPP 2018), Science and Technology Policy Analyst for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will engage with current STPP students in an informal conversation. Students will gain insight into bridging the science-policy interface to inform governments, industry, and multilateral organizations on international Energy & Climate policymaking, especially in Latin America and The Caribbean.
Attorney Vineet Shahani, General Counsel and policy and corporate development lead for Mill, will engage with current STPP students in an informal conversation about his background in technology policy and climate work. Mr. Shahani will provide valuable insight into the daily operations of policy work in a tech company, as well as the pragmatic aspects of seeking policy jobs in Silicon Valley.
Alex Kate Halvey (PhD, STPP '22) will engage with current STPP students in an informal conversation about the fellowship process and her current work in the field.
Dr. Halvey currently serves as a AAAS STPF Fellow in the Department of Energy’s Office of Policy. She was previously a AAAS/AIP (American Institute of Physics) Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow in the Office of Senator Heinrich (D-NM). Dr. Halvey graduated from the University of Michigan with a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and a STPP Graduate Certificate.
Brad Weltman (BA '97, MPP '99), Policy Director at Facebook, will engage with current STPP students in an informal conversation about his career trajectory and current work in the field.
The Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, in partnership with Career Services, is excited to welcome Brian Wesolowski (MPA, '13,) Senior Public Affairs Manager for Microsoft. Brian will gather with students to share his experiences about his career in lobbying and public relations in tech.
Join STPP for a conversation with alum Dalal Najib (MPP '10, Ph.D. Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering '10) Senior Director of Science and Engineering Capacity Development at The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Kade Crockford, the director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts, will speak about technology, surveillance, and civil liberties.
Celebrate your #FordSpirit! Join fellow Fordies for a virtual panel highlighting the work of Ford School alumni during the pandemic and their leadership over the last year in addressing the pandemic and its impacts.
Kade Crockford, the director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts, discusses technology, surveillance and civil liberties with the Science, Technology, and Public Policy program (STPP). October, 2022.
Robert Axelrod is the Walgreen Professor for the Study of Human Understanding; professor of political science, College of Literature, Science and the Arts; and professor of public policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
