Category: Professional Notes

Dhar Presented Research and Outreach on Cryptocurrency and Global Finance

Associate Professor of Economics Amrita Dhar delivered presentations at two separate academic events recently, engaging with audiences on topics ranging from cryptocurrency to sovereign risk. These presentations reflect ongoing faculty involvement in both public-facing education and advanced economic research.The first presentation took place in March, when Dhar was invited to speak to the University of […]

Singh Appointed to Local Environmental Board

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors appointed Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Ranjit Singh to the County’s Wetlands, Chesapeake Bay, and Coastal Sand Dunes Board this month. This board works to ensure the integrity and health of local waters, including the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act.Singh served on the board […]

Wilson Shares Expertise for The B|E Note on Substack

Associate Professor of Psychology Laura Wilson shared her expertise for an article in The B|E Note, a reader and partner-driven publication on Substack offering strategic insights on politics, policy, people and the spaces affected by them. In the piece, titled “Rising Sexual Assault Rates Prove That It’s More Than An Occasional Headline,” Wilson acknowledges the […]

McDonald Quoted by USA Today on Virginia’s Special Election

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jared McDonald was quoted in an article for USA Today, titled “A special election in Virginia could have wider impact. Why it matters.” The piece, that also appeared in MSN, stated that redistricting is a process that typically occurs every decade after a census. But according to McDonald, Virginia’s highly-public, […]