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Mexico-U.S. migration from the Mexican perspective
February 1, 2019
Series features top Mexican migration scholars providing current research findings and perspective on the future of Mexico-U.S. migration.
GIS and improving maternal health
January 28, 2019
GIS Institute participants present research with a GIS perspective.
Fussell awarded NIH grant to address long-term effects of Katrina
December 14, 2018
The PSTC's Elizabeth Fussell to create data sets to examine outcomes in decade following hurricane.
PSTC accepting applications for postdocs
December 13, 2018
Review of applications for postdocs in data science and population studies begins January 11.
Former PSTC director named AAAS fellow
November 30, 2018
John Casterline elected for prestigious honor for his contributions to the field of social demography.
PSTC awards faculty seed funds
November 26, 2018
Four faculty associates receive funding for projects on housing and health, adolescent life, racial disparities and household strategies.
Migrant illegality symposium examines undocumented experience
November 21, 2018
Kevin Escudero and Andrea Flores coordinate event to address the importance of place in immigrant activism.
New junior faculty join PSTC community
November 19, 2018
Four new faculty members drawn by Center's interdisciplinary nature and more.
Partner selection in marriage and re-marriage
November 8, 2018
Sociologist Zhenchao Qian finds previously married individuals often face demographic shortages in the supply of potential partners.
In the News
Overcrowded Prisons – Nightmare Nests
February 1, 2019 | The Good Men Project | Anna Aizer
Article cites study by PSTC economist Anna Aizer that finds youth who are imprisoned are less likely to finish high school, more likely to offend again, and more likely return to prison.
State and Local Policymaking, Panel 1
January 31, 2019 | C-SPAN | Justine Hastings
PSTC economist Justine Hastings participated in a Brookings Institute forum on evidence-based policymaking.
Trump administration won’t set legal limit for PFAS in drinking water, report says
January 29, 2019 | M Live | David Savitz
EPA advisory limit for PFAS "may not provide a sufficient margin of safety" for drinking water, says PSTC epidemiologist David Savitz.
'I offer myself': Vets urge committee to take serious look at anti-malaria drugs
January 28, 2019 | WUSA9 | David Savitz
A committee chaired by PSTC epidemiologist David Savitz heard from veterans Monday about the health effects of antimalarial drugs.
Churning, yes, but no exodus
January 16, 2019 | Panama City News Herald | Elizabeth Fussell
PSTC demographer Elizabeth Fussell notes population "churning" following hurricane in Florida.
Migrants Are Healthier and Make Everyone Wealthier, Says Report
January 11, 2019 | Fortune | Michael J. White
Migrants may live longer and contribute more taxes, says a report co-authored by PSTC sociologist Michael J. White.
Highlighting Brown’s distinction in economics
January 10, 2019 | News from Brown | PSTC economists
PSTC economists noted for their use of data in economics research.
Executive Suite 1/10/2019: Shawmut; Opportunity Atlas
January 10, 2019 | Fox Providence | John Friedman
PSTC economist John Friedman discusses with WPRI's Ted Nesi the interactive mapping tool he co-created.