Public Policy Forums
This series provides an opportunity for community, business and government policy practitioners to share research and ideas on topics of importance to the region.

Social Science Forums

These on-campus sessions present topics of interest to the social science community and beyond.

Public Policy Research Seminars

This series features UMBC and visiting faculty presenting their research. The seminars are from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Room 203 of the Public Policy Building. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Fall 2009 Schedule

Oct. 7
Frances Carter, Public Policy PhD student, UMBC
Estimation of average treatment effects of on-campus, academic year research on STEM PhD pursuit for talented, underrepresented minorities

Oct. 21
Gary Burtless, John C. and Nancy D. Whitehead Chair in Economic Studies, Brookings Institution
Is there evidence workers are rational in preparing for retirement?

Nov. 18
Joseph Sabia, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, American University
Parental involvement laws, sexual activity, and youth suicide

Dec. 2
Laura Hussey, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UMBC
Policy cross-pressures, political perceptions, and support for candidate Obama

Dec. 9
Tim Brennan, Professor of Public Policy
Behavioral vs. standard economics: A dozen observations against, for and tied