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State of the Capital Region 2024: Crimes, Convictions and Corrections Over the Long Run in the Capital Region

Crimes, Convictions, and Corrections Map of the Capital Region

Trachtenberg Professor Leah Brooks, director of the Center for Washington Area Studies, is hosting "State of the Capital Region 2024: Crimes, Convictions and Corrections Over the Long Run in the Capital Region" on May 29. Expert Panelists will discuss the Center's 2024 Annual State of the Capital Region report and also on crimes, convictions and corrections in the Capital region. Panelists are: Jessie Liu, Former US Attorney for DC, now a Partner at Skadden, Arps; Krystal Oriadha, County Councilmember, District 7, Prince George's County, Maryland; and Jason Ziedenberg, Director of Research, DC Justice Lab.

Regulation By Enforcement: Blockchain and Crypto

Join the Regulatory Studies Center and the GW Law School for a learning lunch and high-level forum on June 5 on the challenges of regulation-by-enforcement as applied to cryptocurrency markets. Panel discussions will explore the potential for legislation and rulemaking on these technologies. The event is highlighted by a fireside chat with SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, followed by a networking reception.

Data Foundation 5th Annual Virtual Research Symposium

Data Foundation Virtual Research Symposium

The Trachtenberg School is partnering with the Data Foundation for the 5th Annual Research Symposium on June 5-6. This virtual, free symposium examines current and potential use and interpretation of data within the public sector. Presenters come from academia, government, and the private sector. The Data Foundation's President and CEO, Nick Hart, is a Trachtenberg alumni and program evaluation instructor.

Brooks Organizes and Leads Washington DC Urban Economics Day

Leah Brooks

Professor Leah Brooks organized and led Washington DC Urban Economics Day earlier this month. This annual event serves as a space for DC-area urban economists to present research and gather feedback. Research was shared and featured on real estate and urban economics topics from the US and around the world.

Master of Public Policy Student Joins C-SPAN to Share Her Expertise

Sarah Hay Being Interviewed by C-SPAN

Will Biden's agenda be subject to Congressional review this Fall? Trachtenberg School Master of Public Policy student Sarah Hay joined C-SPAN earlier this month to talk about the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The segment focused on what it means for President Biden as his administration seeks to keep a potential successor from rolling back his regulatory agenda.

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Live from the National Mall: MA-ENRP Graduate Shares Her Fondest Trachtenberg Memory at GW Commencement

Natalie Kisak, MA-ENRP '24

Natalie Kisak, MA-ENRP '24, spoke with GW Today on GW Commencement Day to share her fondest GW memory. "I would say that one of the best parts would have been the capstone class. I did my master's in environmental resource policy with Dr. Rachel Emas. And she was so enthusiastic and was always willing to help. She was just really in all the students’ corners to make sure that we got the support that we needed in order to get through capstone work and also balance our school life with being able to work with pro bono clients and still enjoy our last semester. To be here at graduation feels great. It feels like such a weight has been lifted to know that I've made it. I've got my master's."

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Students Conduct Program Evaluation Projects for Organizations

Top: Mark Rooney and Emma Campbell; Middle: Dave Steadman and Haley Jeansonne; Third Row: Julie Hahng and Julie Hallgren

Top: Mark Rooney and Emma Campbell; Middle: Dave Steadman and Haley Jeansonne; Third Row: Julie Kahng and Julie Hallgren

The Trachtenberg School's Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation course, taught by Professor Kathy Newcomer, features a collaborative project for students to conduct program evaluations. For example, during the spring, MPA students Emma Campbell, Dave Steadman, and Mark Rooney worked with Sunhee's Community Place (SCP) to evaluate its English Language Learning programs and support services for recently arrived immigrants and refugees. The SCP is a celebrated, immigrant-owned Korean-American restaurant creating a safe and innovative space for cultural learning. As a hybrid social entrepreneurship and nonprofit organization, SCP supports immigrant and refugee families through education, employment, and access to community resources. The SCP project representatives were Haley Jeansonne, Julie Kahng and Julie Hallgren.

Steven J. Balla was quoted in the Economist article “Why the Biden administration is rushing to produce regulations” and in the Axios article “Biden's record regulation blitz.”

Susan Dudley and Dan Chenok edited the IBM Center for the Business of Government report “Building On Regulatory Foundations and Bridging to the Future” which covered highlights of an event celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Executive Order 12866 and 20th anniversary of Circular A-4.”

Susan Dudley authored the Forbes column "A Rush to Regulate.” Dudley was also quoted in the Hill article “Biden races clock on health regulations with eye on potential Trump return.”

Aram Gavoor spoke with CBS News in the segment “TikTok influencers file lawsuit against U.S. government.”

John Lill was quoted in the interactive CNN article “Cicadas Rising” and in the Vox article “8 surprising reasons to stop hating cicadas and start worshipping them.” Lill also spoke to the Taipei Times in the article “First double brood of cicadas to emerge in 221 years 上兆隻週期蟬將同時出現 — 221年一遇.”

Elizabeth Vaquera's research was cited in the Tampa Bay Times article "In Florida, migrants’ families are stressed and anxious. Here’s why." This article was authored by TSPPPA alum Thomas J. Rachko Jr., MPA '20.

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