College of Liberal Arts News

The Conversation features an article co-authored by Divya Ramjee, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, examining the effectiveness of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in Detroit, including its impact on 911 calls, arrests, firearm recoveries, and public safety outcomes.

Rochester Business Journal publishes a commentary by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, exploring new research on the two-way relationship between cigarette addiction and educational attainment, and how tobacco policy may influence long-term educational outcomes. (This content will require a subscription to read.)

Passion and expertise are leading Tom Rieger, Professor of Practice in the College of Liberal Arts, across the globe to Indonesia thanks to a Fulbright Specialist Program award.

Sentient features insights from Kristoffer Whitney, associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, on the continued use of horseshoe crab blood in pharmaceutical safety testing and the challenges slowing adoption of synthetic alternatives in the United States.

The Cultural Heritage Imaging Lab — a joint effort between the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science in the College of Science and Museum Studies in the College of Liberal Arts — hosted a team of researchers from the National Gallery of Art for work connected to The CIIIPRESES Project.

Basis Point Insight features a column by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainabilityexamining how the “holdup problem” affects India’s solar power market and the balance of power between energy producers and buyers.

Aidan has been awarded a highly competitive position as a Coordinator for International Relations through the JET Program.

The Rear Vision podcast features Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, discussing war powers reform and the shifting balance of authority between legislatures and executive leaders in decisions about military action.

Basis Point Insight features a column by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, examining how gaps in teacher subject knowledge in India may be affecting classroom learning outcomes and educational equity.

WHAM-TV speaks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, about the impact a gas tax suspension would have.

An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by Basis Point Insight.

Gizmodo features insights from Eric Hittinger, chair of the Department of Public Policy, on the challenges of modernizing the U.S. power grid, including rising electricity demand, AI-driven energy use, and the costs of upgrading aging infrastructure.