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Q&A on environmental policy with Parrish Bergquist

What made you want to study environmental policy? I became convinced in my early twenties that climate change is the most serious existential challenge that the world faces. My…

April 10, 2023

Discovery & Impact
Research

From local courthouses to the White House: McCourt experts boost government effectiveness

A cohort of McCourt School researchers are bringing a people-first approach to government to boost the effectiveness of critical programs and services, and to ensure that they…

October 11, 2022

Discovery & Impact
Research

The hidden, inexpensive auditing scheme that could drive revenue in developing countries

In an effort to reduce tax evasion, the Government of Rwanda enacted legislation mandating that all retailers use electronic billing machines (EBMs), or cash registers connected…

July 18, 2022

Discovery & Impact
Research

Racial identity in policing is more complicated than we think

Race has been a central discussion point in the debate around police reform in America, largely due to the historical connections with slavery  and the contemporary racial…

July 5, 2022

Faculty Impact
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McCourt professors named among DC’s 500 Most Influential People

Washingtonian released their latest Influencers list , expanded this year from 250, including Marguerite Roza among the leaders working to shape education policy reform in,…

May 9, 2022