NEWS
Mai’a Cross, Edward W. Brooke Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion, will host tonight's event in The Civic Experience series. Professor Cross will serve as moderator for guest Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama and co-host of the Pod Save the World podcast.
David Lazer, University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Computer Sciences, was interviewed by News@Northeastern on the newest research from the Covid States Project, examining reasons people are choosing to not receive the vaccine.
Daniel Aldrich, Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program, published an op-ed in East Asia Forum on social resilience within Japan's communities.
John Wihbey, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Innovation in CAMD and faculty affiliate in SPPUA, was interviewed by News@Northeastern on increased public support for warning labels on social media platforms to address misinformation.
Wendy Parmet, George J. and Kathleen Waters Matthews Distinguished University Professor of Law in NUSL and faculty affiliate in SPPUA, spoke with News@Northeastern on the legality of President Biden's vaccine mandate.
EVENTS
The Civic Experience: America’s Role in the World

Monday, September 20
6:00 PM 
 
Hear from Ben Rhodes, one of President Barack Obama’s leading foreign policy advisors, about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the global rise of authoritarianism, and what the future holds for America’s role in the world. Moderated by Mai’a Cross, Edward W. Brooke Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion.
Sustainability & Resilience at Northeastern University: Energy Efficiency and Energy Management at Northeastern

Tuesday, September 21
5:00 - 6:30 PM 
 
The second installment of this sustainability pop-up seminar focuses on reducing energy use and preparing our energy systems for decarbonization. This lecture features Michael Kane, Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Joe Lalley, Associate Vice President of Operations in Facilitates Management.
Asia, America, and the World: Anti-AAPI Hate in the Time of COVID-19

Monday, September 27
4:00 - 5:30 PM 
 
Dr. Russell Jeung, Founder, Stop AAPI Hate, speaks on Anti-Asian American Pacific Islander hate in the time of COVID-19 as a part of the year-long speaker series “Asia America and the World.”
Sustainability & Resilience at Northeastern University: Energy Resilience at Northeastern

Tuesday, September 28
5:00 - 6:30 PM 
 
This third installment of the Fall 2021 pop-up seminar explores the development of resilient systems for a changing environment. Featured guest speakers are Steve Flynn, Director of Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern and Maria Cimilluca, Vice President of Facilities Management.