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Please join us for the first PhD Research Workshop of Fall 2017. All Schar School students, faculty, and staff are welcome. Please RSVP here.

PhD Research Workshop

Tuesday, Sept 19^th, 2017

2:00-4:00pm

Founders Hall 602, Arlington Campus

The PhD Research Workshops are opportunities for Schar School doctoral students to practice their presentation skills, receive constructive feedback from faculty and fellow students, and learn about other students’ research. Each workshop is organized in the format of a “mini conference” in which faculty members, students, and attendees will be invited to give comments. Presentations are open to all Schar School PhD students in any program and at any stage, whether to develop early research ideas or to prepare for a conference, defense, or job talk. Snacks provided.

Agenda:

~2:00-2:05~

Introduction

~2:10-2:40~

“Neural Networks in Public Policy”

Joshua Lee, PhD Student in Public Policy

~2:40-2:55~

Comments and Discussion

~2:55-3:00~

Break

~3:05-3:40~

“Identifying potential gaps in protective equipment programs for emerging infectious diseases”
Chris Brown, PhD Student in Biodefense

~3:40-3:55~

Comments and Discussion

Please mark your calendars for the three PhD Research Workshop of the spring 2017 semester:

February 9, Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm

March 7, Tuesday, 4:30-6:30pm

April 3, Monday, 3:30-5:30pm

All workshops held in Founders Hall 602.  Snacks are provided.

Presentation slots are available for all three dates.  Schar School students from all of our PhD programs are encouraged to present their research, including working papers and ongoing projects. Faculty members are invited to give feedback.

These workshops take the format of “mini conferences” in which students present their ongoing research. Presenters receive constructive feedback from the faculty and engage fellow students in a discussion of potential research topics.

Interested students may sign up through this link.

If you have any questions regarding the PhD Research Workshop, please contact Hong Zhang (hzhang14@gmu.edu), Kurt Birson (kbirson@gmu.edu), or Simi Fasehun (sfasehun@gmail.com).

Thank you!

PhD Research Workshop Committee

Signup URL:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchWTn6uYZAwB5ZZOTVpeXgifAxu4OpM8uZcP_MJ8yA2f8kuw/viewform?usp=send_form

Monday, September 26 at 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM @ Park Lane Tavern

APPS cordially invites all MASON students and faculty to watch the first Presidential debate at Park Lane Tavern on Monday, Sept 26th at 8:30pm. Come out to meet and connect with other Mason students and faculty. Enjoy FREE food courtesy of University Life Arlington.

Check out the event facebook page for more details.

APPS students came together on September 9, 2016 to participate in George Mason’s 9/11 Day of Service. We volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Manassas, VA, clearing land and working hard for a good cause. Everyone had a good time and came out unscathed, despite the abundant poison ivy! Thanks to all that participated! We plan to hold many more events over the year — service, social, and academic — so please keep checking the events section of our website and follow us on Facebook!

Our work was noted in the online news organization PotomacLocal.com – check out the website for the full story!

George Mason Ph.D. candidates meets Habitat for Humanity, public works, spruce up county lot

Thanks to everyone who came out and welcomed the new Ph.D. students to the Schar School! We had a great time over drinks and appetizers at O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub and hope to see everyone come together again at our upcoming events. Stay tuned either on the APPS website, Facebook, and/or GMU’s GetConnected website to stay up-to-date on all the latest activities we’re planning. Additionally, if you have any suggestions for upcoming events or want to be involved in APPS, please contact any of the officers.

Please join us in welcoming the incoming 2016-17 board members!

• President/Chair: Layla Hashemi
• Treasurer/Program Chair: Angela Gill
• Vice President/Research Chair: Simi Fasehun
• Community Outreach Chair: Katrina Dunlap
• Conference Chair: Jim Cahill
• Faculty Advisor: Shannon Williams

We are looking for dedicated individuals to make APPS great. Please consider joining our team today!

Welcome back!

We hope you had a refreshing break. Getting back into the swing of things can be challenging so here are a few tips for a successful and productive semester:

1. Check out your fall class schedule
2. Review your course material to prepare for your course work
3. Create a timeline to complete your papers
4. Visit the George Mason University – Arlington Campus Bookstore
5. Form a study or writing group: Check in regularly to monitor each other’s progress
6. Be on the look out for conferences and workshops to participate in
7. Good luck!

Have a wonderful semester everyone!

Save the date for the inaugural Regional Student Conference for policy graduate students of all levels on April 1st – 2nd at George Mason University in Arlington, VA. Students will present research across a wide variety of policy areas, on conference panels with their peers.

Participating students will gain valuable presentation experience, as well as receive important feedback from academics, practitioners, and other students. Students will have several opportunities to network and make connections with a diverse group of policy professionals, as well as other students, from the Washington, DC area.

Submissions will be accepted in the following areas:

• Crime and Drugs
• Education
• Employment and Training Programs
• Family and Child Policy
• Health Policy
• Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Housing and Community Development
• Impact of Politics on the Policy Process
• International Development Policy
• Natural Resource Security, Energy, and Environmental Policy
• National Security and Foreign Policy
• Politics, Presidential Studies, and Election Management
• Population and Migration Issues
• Poverty and Income Policy
• Public and Nonprofit Management and Finance
• Social Equity
• Science and Technology
• Tools of Analysis

Interested students should submit an abstract of an academic paper or project to APPAM for consideration for the conference.

Submissions will open in November 2015 and acceptances will be sent in early February 2016.

Sponsoring schools include:

American University, College of William and Mary, George Mason University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech

Students from non-sponsoring schools can submit proposals for their work to be included in the conference. For more information, contact Tara Sheehan, tsheehan@appam.org.

Visit http://www.appam.org/events/appam-regional-student-conference/ for further information.

Hi There!

APPS is happy to announce the following positions have been filled:

President: Lauren N. McCarthy

Vice President: Keith Waters

Program Director: Aubrey Grant

Conference Co-Chairs: Kirk Hefflemire and Abraham Song

Research Chair: Open – If interested please contact Lauren McCarthy at lmccart5@gmu.edu

Technology Chair: Open – If interested please contact Lauren McCarthy at lmccart5@gmu.edu

We are looking for dedicated individuals to make APPS great. Please consider joining our team today!

Download the program here: APPC_PROGRAM_2015

Read about the conference from APPAM: http://www.appam.org/advances-in-policy-and-politics-conference-2015/

Watch the Methods Panel Discussion: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6q8qd2nxk9slgh9/4-3-15-Event%20for%20Center%20for%20Global%20Studies-for%20Dana%20Dolan.mp4?oref=e&n=32505124