News & Events

News & Events

GWIPP news highlights the Institute's public policy efforts, accomplishments, and other important announcements.

GWIPP events include:

Application deadlines for the Shapiro Policy Research Scholars Program
Workshops - GWIPP periodically hosts workshops that provide a practical overview of a quantitative or qualitative method or research resource used in public-policy research. The best way to receive announcements of our workshops is by subscribing to our listserv or twitter feed.
Conferences - GWIPP periodically co-sponsors policy related events with other academic units throughout campus.

Headlines

In Memory of Michael Wiseman

March 19, 2020

In Memory of Michael Wiseman, Ph.D.
1944 - 2020

CSW Launches National Certification Study

February 12, 2020

A two-year, comprehensive study of industry and occupational certifications is being undertaken by Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW), Workcred, and George Washington University (GWU), funded by Lumina Foundation.

OSPrI Project Releases Three New Videos

November 07, 2017

The George Washington University’s Opportunity Structures for Preparation and Inspiration (OSPrI) research project has released three new videos on an inclusive STEM high school with an agriculture focus that show how urban students convert opportunity to learn into success in high school and beyond.

Congratulations to Hal Wolman

September 18, 2017

Congratulations to former GWIPP Director Hal Wolman for winning the 2017 Walter Beach Award. The award is given by the National Capital Area Political Science Association to scholars who "a substantial contribution to strengthen the relationship between political science and public service."

Is Growth Over? by Stephen Rose

January 25, 2017

Check out Dr. Stephen Rose's review of The Rise And Fall of American Growth by Robert Gordon in Democracy.

Trump and the Revolt of the White Middle Class

January 18, 2017

Check out Dr. Stephen Rose's new article in Washington Monthly on Trump and the Revolt of the White Middle Class.

Washington Bytes

January 10, 2017

This week GWIPP's Hal Singer helped kickoff an exciting new blog at Forbes. Washington Bytes will provide expert commentary and discussion on technology and communication issues.

Sharon Lynch's STEM research in U.S. News

September 30, 2016

"Can All Students Succeed at Science and Tech High Schools?" That's the question behind this U.S. News report on Sharon Lynch's STEM research, a project that got its start as part of GWIPP's Shapiro Policy Research Scholar program.