Kerri Alford (BSCJ’14) helps teens and young adults find their futures. After working as a career transition specialist for Atterbury Job Corps, guiding students into careers, she’s now an instructor with the program. Some of the 16–24-year-olds she works with have been involved in the criminal justice system, but she’s quick to point out many… Read more »
Written by: Doug Noonan, Paul H. O’Neill Professor Addressing climate change is not only about finding viable, effective policies, it’s also about recognizing and addressing the myriad barriers on our path to solutions. Political gridlock, special interests, and policy whiplash whenever a polarized electorate flips party control all hold us back from finding ways to… Read more »
Written by: Teresa Mackin and Leslie Wells The disruption of crop production after the Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to increase carbon emissions and food prices across the globe, without easing food insecurity. New research published this week by Jerome Dumortier, associate professor at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI,… Read more »
When O’Neill Assistant Professor Lauren Magee meets with survivors of nonfatal shootings and their family members, she’s focused on their health and well-being. “We don’t fully understand the ripple effects of the consequences of nonfatal shootings,” she explains. Magee says that’s because there’s a lack of data and research on the topic—nearly 30 years of… Read more »
Students at O’Neill strive to change the world by creating safe and sustainable communities through careers in government, law enforcement, and nonprofits. While some write and enact policies or work on the frontlines protecting their communities, others provide data to make sound decisions. That’s the lane in which Brianna Dines sits. “I want to do… Read more »
