Extreme weather can reduce the global water supply, disrupt food production, and impact crop quality. To cope with these climate changes, farmers worldwide are adapting their practices and technologies. But that process isn’t always equitable, especially for farmers who belong to marginalized social groups. “Climate change has a huge potential to widen social rifts in… Read more »
By Nikki Livingston Click here to read the full story The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs provides opportunities for students from across Indiana University Indianapolis to gain real-world experience while making a difference. One of those experiences involves working as student research assistants at the IU Public Policy Institute where students help improve… Read more »
Written by: Sara Johnson, FACHE Interim Director, IU Executive Education Director, Indiana Hospital Association Management Institute Psychological safety has been defined by Great Places to Work as “a shared belief that team members feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and make mistakes without fear of negative consequences.” To create psychological safety in your team… Read more »
Written by: Faith Odiete (BSCJ’24, MPA Candidate) This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. I found the position on the USA Jobs website and decided to apply because of my strong interest in public service and wanting to work for the federal… Read more »
As Alyssa Jones sat in a Marion County Probation appointment room in early 2024, she was focused on the person across the table. Their probation sentence was beginning, and she was asking questions, doing a risk assessment, talking through the expectations, and discussing the support she could provide along the way. “Everybody’s going through something… Read more »
