Below is the full version of the Spring 2024 Green School Update newsletter.
Spring 2024
News and achievements at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Our upcoming conference on April 18 is emblematic of the Green School’s work.
Gordon Institute Summit explores state’s AI policies
The first Florida AI Policy Summit, held shortly after the opening of the state’s legislative session, will yield policy position papers on key issues.
Melba Pearson committed to advancing effectiveness and fairness in criminal justice system
Pearson transitioned into higher education to leverage her experience as a prosecutor and now co-manages the Prosecutorial Performance Indicators project.
Green School junior creating pathway to lead in diplomacy
Asheley Gelin’s passion for deep-seated interests, ranging from economic development and sustainability to international relations and spirituality, is preparing her to pursue her goal.
Six programs in Top 50 of U.S. News Graduate School Rankings
Graduate programs in the Green School were in the top 50 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The rankings included global policy at No. 2, homeland security at No. 8, local government management at No. 15, urban policy at No. 16, public finance at No. 18 and public affairs at No. 38.
Australian ambassador to U.S. discusses China’s foreign policy shifts
Kevin Rudd, Australia’s Ambassador to the U.S. and former prime minister, presented a lively lecture on China’s history with advice about U.S. relations with China.
Vanessa Gilbert ’23 named Outstanding Graduate
Vanessa Gilbert ’23, BA in Global Studies, exemplifies the personal spirit of making a difference.
‘Uncaptive Mind’ exhibition showcases Polish School of Posters
Nicolas André and Nyya Flores Toussaint, creators of the Duolingo Haitian Creole course, were honored with an Annual Anthems Award, which celebrates purpose and mission-driven work worldwide.
How Lula’s big-tent pragmatism won over Brazil again – with a little help from a backlash to Bolsonaro
Written by Anthony Pereira, director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean, this article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Common license.
History professor researching racial disparities related to maternal mortality
Okezi Otovo, associate professor of history and African and African Diaspora Studies, is PI on a project awarded a $2.45 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.
FIU interdisciplinary team supporting federal investigation into 2021 Surfside condo collapse
Professor N. Emel Ganapati, professor of public policy and administration, and team were awarded a $900,000 federal contract to expand the social science research begun in 2022.
Green School Spotlight
Meet Stephanie Uviovo, an International Relations major graduating this month, who has had two internships in Washington, D.C. and plans to work in either human rights advocacy or public policy analysis.
Events examine shifts in international relations in the Americas and Europe
On March 11, the FIU Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center organized a conference, “New Perspectives on Foreign Policy in the Americas,” at FIU in Washington, D.C. The keynote address was given by Thomas Shannon, the former U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs. LACC will work with its think tank partners to draft a policy paper based on the conference.
Olesea Stamate, right, member of the Parliament of Moldova, was among the panelists at a March 26 discussion on “(Un)expected Effects of the War in Ukraine on Wider Europe,” sponsored by the European and Eurasian Studies Program. The event focused on how Russia’s war in Ukraine affects the politics and security of European countries seeking EU and NATO membership. Tatiana Kostadinova, left, professor of Politics and International Relations, moderated the program.
Miami Conference on Global Democracy
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Join us for our annual Miami Conference where we explore the phenomenon of contemporary democratic backsliding on a global scale.