Tagged: public policy

Krista Wiegand with Erin Rowland, doctoral candidate in political science and Baker Center Graduate Fellow in Global Security.

Social Sciences

April 9, 2018

Doing Research that Matters

Students from countries all around the world come to UT to research and address critical issues facing the international community.

Social Sciences

January 28, 2013

Public Problem Solvers

A new master’s degree preps students for public sector careers with cities, nonprofits, state agencies, foreign embassies, and more.

The Conversation: Ferns’ Ability to Evolve Backward Offers Insights into the Meandering Path of Evolution
Why might ferns have such flexible reproductive strategies? The answer lies in what they lack: seeds, flowers and fruits. The post The Conversation: Ferns’ Ability to Evolve Backward Offers Insights into the Meandering Path of Evolution appeared first on News.
UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative
East Tennessee Works will focus on underrepresented workers in the green economy and address the growing demand for skilled labor as job roles evolve. The post UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative appeared first on News.
The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking
The goals of the course are to teach students the importance of reading critically and share the importance of historical and social context. The post The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters
The success of the effort to restore the name Kuwohi may help other communities in their ongoing place renaming efforts. The post The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations
Feeding on a blood diet is unusual for a mammal and has led to unique adaptations that facilitate their uncommon lifestyle. The post The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations appeared first on News.