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| News and Events from the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy
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Election Day is August 6
There is still time to cast your ballot in this year's County General, State & Federal Primary, and Town of Farragut Municipal Elections. This year, Voters will utilize the Knox County Election Commission's new “paper ballot” system, which will replace the electronic voting machines. You can see how the new system works here.
You can find more information about the election, including candidate lists and sample ballots, at knoxvotes.org.
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The Coronavirus-19 Outbreak Response Experts (CORE-19) team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a network of researchers in public health, economics, public policy, agriculture, veterinary medicine, and other disciplines who seek to provide timely information for the public and policymakers on pressing questions regarding the global pandemic. Researchers at the Center are working closely with the CORE-19 team to create a series of policy briefs forecasting the health and economic impacts of the virus. The most recent policy brief, "Predictive Modeling of the COVID-19 Outbreak in Knox County, Tennessee: Effects of Social Distancing Policies," provides modeling of caseloads and effects of social distancing efforts. For more information and a full collection of policy briefs, visit core19.utk.edu.
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Policy Brief: Understanding Modeling Methods
This short policy brief provides information on different ways of modeling disease outbreaks.
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Policy Brief: Herd Immunity in Tennessee
This brief examines the scientific literature concerning herd immunity and considers the costs and benefits associated with establishing herd immunity in TN.
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TN Pulse Survey: Consumer Sentiment Data collected for the TN Economic Recovery Group
Wave 1 of the survey was administered between May 18 and May 24, 2020. See the results here.
Wave 2 of the survey was administered between June 1 and May 6, 2020. See the results here.
Wave 3 of the survey was administered between June 15 and June 21, 2020. See the results here.
Time Series results of the survey are also available. See the results here.
More information on the TN Pulse Survey and access to future results, visit core19.utk.edu.
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| Research and Publications
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Associate Director Dr. Katie Cahill Featured in "Every Woman Vote" Campaign
Every Woman Vote aims to present a contemporary view of the women's suffrage movement through 100 interviews with women in the Knoxville community about the importance of voting, aimed at inspiring other women to exercise their right to vote. WUOT has aired several interviews from the campaign and will continue airing content throughout the summer. Hear Associate Director Dr. Katie Cahill tell her voting story for the "Every Woman Vote" campaign on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville.
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Global Security Fellow interviewed for BBC News
Global Security Fellow Dr. Brandon Prins was featured in a recent BBC News Article, "Coronavirus: Piracy incidents double across Asia during pandemic." Prins shares his expertise as it relates to piracy reporting, "My fear has always been that Covid-19 would reduce global trade which lowers growth, increases poverty and joblessness (and then) leads to more sea piracy." Check out the full article here.
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Continuing Education During COVID-19
More information on the University's reopening guidelines can be found here.
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Get Involved with the Baker Center!
The Center is a home for civic engagement for students in all disciplines and at all levels. Through programs, events and lectures, and helpful faculty and staff, the Center aims to engage the community on the topics of Global Security, Leadership & Governance, and Energy & Environment. Learn more at bakercenter.utk.edu.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
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