Teaching
Let’s Be Civil

Amber Wichowsky’s class is the anchor of a new undergraduate degree in public policy.

Faculty
Embracing Uncertainty

A mathematician and a philosopher walk into a bar … and they debate the concept of uncertainty.

Students
Here, There, Everywhere

Jess Randall’s collegiate career has taken her around the world, teaching her lessons in and out of the classroom.

Culture
The AI Effect

Through the Center for Humanistic Inquiry into AI and Uncertainty, L&S researchers are answering the tough AI questions.

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Faculty
The Long View

Mark Copelovitch tries to unravel the ever-shifting landscapes of international relations and economic markets.