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EXPERTS ADVISORY
During the initial 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has initiated a flurry of policy reformations that have resonated globally. The reactions to his government’s endeavors have varied from praise to doubt.
Experts from the University of Michigan are on hand for commentary.
Jonathan Hanson, a scholar in comparative political economy and political progress, investigates how political institutions influence economic results and advancement. In his recent work, he assesses methods to evaluate state capacity, the effects of democracy and state capacity on enhancing human development, as well as why authoritarian regimes display considerable disparities in economic and social results.
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Michael Traugott is a research professor emeritus of political studies at the Institute for Social Research and professor emeritus of communication studies and political science. His research delves into the influence of mass media on American politics, encompassing studies on how candidates deploy media during their campaigns and its effects on voters, alongside the manner in which campaigns are reported and the repercussions of such reporting on candidates.
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Nirupama Rao is an assistant professor of business economics and public policy, specializing in the economic implications of fiscal policies. She is available to discuss tariffs, taxes, minimum wage, and tax incentives for research and development.
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Pamela Herd serves as a professor of public policy and a faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research’s Population Studies Center. Her studies concentrate on disparities and how they interact with health, aging, and policy issues. She is equipped to discuss Social Security, social policymaking, administrative processes, and federal funding for research.
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William Lopez is a clinical assistant professor specializing in health behavior and health equity, a senior adviser at Poverty Solutions, and a faculty associate in Latina/o studies. He states that the proposed deportations could surpass any previously executed in the U.S., and emphasizes the significant impact on educators—teaching in sparse classrooms, clarifying parental absences to students, and addressing the educational disparity experienced by Latino versus white students during increased immigration enforcement periods.
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Mara Ostfeld holds the position of associate research professor in public policy and serves as research director at the Center for Racial Justice, in addition to being a faculty associate at the Center for Political Studies.
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Jennifer Haverkamp is the director of the Graham Sustainability Institute and a professor of practice in law and public policy. She is open to discussions surrounding environmental law and policy, particularly those pertaining to global climate negotiations.
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Gregory Dick, a professor in earth and environmental sciences, serves as director of both the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research and the Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters and Human Health. His research delves into the impact of microorganisms on environmental processes, water quality, and biogeochemistry. Currently, his lab is focused on studying the microbial ecology of harmful cyanobacterial blooms which pose a threat to freshwater ecosystems globally, using Lake Erie as a natural laboratory.
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Mike Shriberg is a professor engaged in practice and interactions related to environment and sustainability, additionally holding positions as the associate director for the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research and director of engagement at Michigan Sea Grant. As an authority on Great Lakes policy, he can discuss the ramifications of budget cuts to Great Lakes programs on the region’s health, vigor, ecology, and economic status.
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Gregory Keoleian is a professor specializing in environment and sustainability as well as civil and environmental engineering. He is a co-founder and co-director of the Center for Sustainable Systems and co-director of MI Hydrogen, the hydrogen initiative at U-M. He constructs life cycle models to evaluate decarbonization pathways and hasten sustainability solutions for clean energy transitions, alternative transportation technologies, infrastructure, and food systems. He can address the government’s initiatives that hinder and reverse advancements in climate and sustainability across the automotive sector, energy, and beyond.
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Jason Owen-Smith, a sociology professor and research professor at the Institute for Social Research, examines how research universities contribute to the public good, emphasizing federal research funding, innovation, and the infrastructure that underpins scientific development. He can shed light on the societal influence of academic research, the importance of ongoing federal investment in science, and how research institutions aid in economic and civic life.
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Richard Neitzel, a professor specializing in environmental health sciences and global public health, is a foremost authority on workplace safety, leading the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering. He asserts that federal budget reductions and staffing cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health jeopardize safety, as workers contend with challenges including exposure to harmful substances, infectious diseases, and physical risks like noise, psychosocial stressors, and injury threats.
Q&A and video with Neitzel regarding the budget cuts
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