Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in the Baltimore Sun

Sep 19, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

In his latest column in the Baltimore Sun, Political Science Professor and Chair Thomas Schaller writes about his views on the American justice system in the wake of the Michael Brown and Ray Rice news stories in recent weeks. In the column, Schaller notes, “we remain far from the perfect union to which our Constitution aspires. To get there, we must demand a justice system that’s blind not only to gender, race and socioeconomic status, but also the advantages conferred to some Americans by virtue of their affiliation with powerful institutions.” To read the complete op-ed titled, “Yet another social bias: institution-based… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in the Baltimore Sun

Felipe Filomeno, Political Science, Participates in United Nations Association Consultation with UMBC Students

Sep 19, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Felipe Filomeno, an assistant professor of political science, participated in a United Nations Association consultation in Baltimore on Wednesday, September 17 at the Johns Hopkins offices in Fells Point. Filomeno, along with UMBC students and political science majors Aaron Kennett and Benjamin Fosbaugh, participated in a consultation along with representatives of other organizations (local government and NGOs) to provide input for the post-2015 global development agenda of the UN, considering the needs and interests of Baltimore. The meeting will be followed by a broader event to take place at the JHU Homewood Campus on Nov 11, in which Filomeno will serve as a… Continue Reading Felipe Filomeno, Political Science, Participates in United Nations Association Consultation with UMBC Students

Donald Norris, Public Policy, on WJZ 13 and in the Baltimore Sun

Sep 19, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris was in the news this past week analyzing the race for Maryland governor. As the campaign gains steam, Norris was interviewed by WJZ Channel 13 and the Baltimore Sun. As more negative campaign ads emerge between Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Republican opponent Larry Hogan, Norris told WJZ that, “attack ads we know three or four things about. One of them is they work, which is why candidates and their campaigns use them,” said Norris. He also discussed the ads as a potential way to drive more voter turnout: “I know that both camps… Continue Reading Donald Norris, Public Policy, on WJZ 13 and in the Baltimore Sun

Roy Meyers, Political Science, in the Herald-Mail

Sep 19, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

An article published September 13 in the Herald-Mail examines Question 1 on the November 4 Election Day ballot for Maryland voters. The legislatively referred constitutional amendment seeks to ensure money from the state’s transportation fund will be used for transportation-related bond payments and for the construction and repair of highways. If approved, the measure would prevent money from the transportation fund being transferred to the state’s general fund or any non-transportation projects. Political Science Professor Roy Meyers was interviewed for the article and discussed his views on the measure: “I think that if the state had a bad year, it should be allowed to… Continue Reading Roy Meyers, Political Science, in the Herald-Mail

Anne Sarah Rubin, History, in the Washington Post

Sep 19, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

An article published September 13 in the Washington Post examines the legacy of Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s March to the Sea during the Civil War. Anne Sarah Rubin, an associate professor of history, was interviewed for the article and provided insight on Sherman’s strategy. “It’s very much about saying, ‘Here’s the power of the Union army,’ ” said Rubin. Sherman’s purpose, she said, was to convey to the South that “you cannot stop us. You cannot resist us. You just need to give up.” She also commented on Sherman’s background, saying he was “a far cry from any kind of abolitionist.” To read the full… Continue Reading Anne Sarah Rubin, History, in the Washington Post

Kate Brown, History, Wins Heldt Prize and Western History Association’s Robert G. Athearn Prize

Sep 19, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

History Professor Kate Brown has won two additional awards for her book, Plutopia: Nuclear Families, Atomic Cities, and the Great Soviet and American Plutonium Disasters (Oxford University Press 2013). Brown has been awarded the Heldt Prize in the category of Best Book in Slavic/Eastern European/Eurasian Studies from the Association for Women in Slavic Studies. More information about the award, including prior winners, can be found here. Brown won the same prize for her first book, A Biography of No Place: From Ethnic Borderland to Soviet Heartland (Harvard 2004). The prize will be awarded in November. In addition, Brown is the 2014 recipient of the Western… Continue Reading Kate Brown, History, Wins Heldt Prize and Western History Association’s Robert G. Athearn Prize

Psychology Department Opens New Mental Health Clinic on South Campus

Sep 12, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC’s Department of Psychology is opening a new mental health clinic at the Psychology Training, Research, and Services Center on September 15, 2014. The clinic provides evidence-based treatment for a variety of behavioral health issues, including individual and group therapy and consultation for anxiety, depression, substance use, health challenges, marital and family issues, and other types of emotional adjustment problems. The clinic is open limited hours during the week and provides referrals for patients requiring medication management or 24-hour crisis care as we are unable to serve those needs in the clinic. Fees are on a sliding scale and designed… Continue Reading Psychology Department Opens New Mental Health Clinic on South Campus

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, on MSNBC

Sep 8, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

On Sunday, September 7, Political Science Professor and Chair Thomas Schaller appeared on MSNBC’s “Up with Steve Kornacki,” to analyze the future of the Democratic party in the South. Schaller is author of Whistling Past Dixie: How Democrats Can Win Without the South (Simon and Schuster 2006). Schaller participated in an engaging panel discussion with political consultant Steve Jarding, NBC News Senior Political Reporter Perry Bacon Jr., and MSNBC Political Analyst Joan Walsh. The group discussed what the 2016 presidential election could look like in the South for Hillary Clinton and how it may be different from the 2008 and 2012… Continue Reading Thomas Schaller, Political Science, on MSNBC

UMBC Featured in The Baltimore Sun’s Special Section on Education

Sep 8, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

The Shriver Center’s Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSIP) and the Department of Geography and Environmental Systems’ Costa Rica Field Course were featured in The Baltimore Sun‘s September special section on education. Collin Wojciechowski ’13, political science and media and communication studies, and Michele Wolff, Director of The Shriver Center, were quoted in an article focusing on a hands-on approach to learning politics and government. Wojciechowski, who is currently special assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff in Governor Martin O’Malley’s office, said part of his experience that led to his job came thanks to GSIP: “It gives you a chance to directly shadow… Continue Reading UMBC Featured in The Baltimore Sun’s Special Section on Education

George Derek Musgrove, History, in The Philadelphia Tribune

Sep 8, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

An article published September 7 in The Philadelphia Tribune discusses the case of U.S. Rep. Chakka Fattah, a ten term representative from Philadelphia who is facing corruption allegations, charges and guilty pleas surrounding his family. George Derek Musgrove ’97, history, associate professor of history, is quoted in the article and discusses the case of Fattah Sr. and his son, Fattah Jr., explaining that children of Black political families often go into businesses connected to their parents’ political power. “There is a much higher percentage of white political families that produce their wealth from non-government related private businesses than there are Black ones,” Musgrove… Continue Reading George Derek Musgrove, History, in The Philadelphia Tribune

Shawn Bediako, Psychology, Receives 2014 Champion Award from the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Sep 5, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Psychology Associate Professor Shawn Bediako has received the 2014 “Champion Award” from the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA). The prestigious award is given annually to individuals who have made a significant impact in the sickle cell community. Bediako has done extensive research on sickle cell disease, including race and social attitudes and optimism and perceived stress. In addition to his research, Bediako is also engaged in several community-based projects and was selected in 2008 by Governor Martin O’Malley to serve on the Statewide Steering Committee on Comprehensive Services for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease, a committee that he has… Continue Reading Shawn Bediako, Psychology, Receives 2014 Champion Award from the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

Scott Farrow, Economics, Named Economics Coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security’s National Center on the Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE)

Sep 5, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Economics Professor Scott Farrow has been named part-time economics coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security’s National Center on the Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE). The center was established in 2004 and is an interdisciplinary national research center based at the University of Southern California. The center is comprised of a team of experts from around the country who work to identify where terrorist attacks may occur and what the economic consequences of those attacks may be. On the website announcement that states Farrow will lead CREATE’s economic efforts, it reads: “CREATE researchers are making conceptual and empirical… Continue Reading Scott Farrow, Economics, Named Economics Coordinator for the Department of Homeland Security’s National Center on the Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE)

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