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Summer/Fall 2024

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Summer/Fall 2024

Summer/Fall 2024 | Cover Story

Hope for Democracy

Stephen Ansolabehere says voting is alive and well in the US. That doesn't mean it can't be improved. 

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Feature Stories

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From Possibility to Public Policy

Making innovative use of computer algorithms and machine learning, Tyler Simko addresses electoral issues like partisan gerrymandering and larger concerns like de facto racial segregation in public schools.

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Paying It Forward

The 2024 Centennial Medalists have not only given the world lasting knowledge of their disciplines but also consistently inspired generations of scholars with their gift of exceptional mentorship.

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Dean's Message

Since I wrote last, events have shaken both our country and the world, the effects of which we continue to grapple with. True to our engaged community, I have heard from many of you about your concerns, your thoughts, and your ideas. What remains clear to me is that the importance of graduate education in cultivating and practicing deep thinking and resistance to easy answers has never been more essential. Our commitment to our students persists, and our scholar-first mentality will carry us into the next academic year, which will prove to be a productive season. With the revitalization of The Advising Project (TAP), which will elevate and amplify the power of the advising relationship, coupled with the continued findings of the Report of the GSAS Admissions and Graduate Education (GAGE) Working Group, our community will thrive with research, study, and connection.

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Alumni Interviews

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Insecurity and Democracy in Haiti

MIT Professor Erica Caple James traces Haiti's current unrest to its historic roots and says that ultimately, stability and security must come through governance accountable to the country's people.

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Revolution Revisited

Historian Mateo Jarquín explores the Nicaraguan revolution from the perspective of his compatriots—and in the context of the country's outsized influence on global politics.

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Alumni News and Notes

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Talking Points: Summer/Fall 2024

Learn about a major boost to PhD student financial aid, efforts to foster inclusion at FAS, Harvard Horizons highlights, and the latest alumni Kavli Prize winners.

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Recently Published: Summer/Fall 2024

Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni share their knowledge in books written for their field and a wider audience. Discover some of their latest works.

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