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Energy and the Environment

“Eat and Greet” series connects students with policy experts

Posted on February 17, 2025

Alumni and friends serving in state environmental public policy positions were invited to discuss their career paths with students in January.

Posted in Alumni, Energy and the Environment, News, Students

New faculty Q&A: Jason Delborne

Posted on January 17, 2025

Jason Delborne joined the La Follette School’s faculty in spring 2025. He discusses his research, teaching, and more.

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Faculty, News

As water pipes crumble, so does our trust in government. Here’s how we fix this.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Manny Teodoro reflects on the 50-year impact of the Safe Drinking Water Act and shares opportunities for improvement in Wisconsin and nationwide over the next 50 years.

Posted in Energy and the Environment, News, Outreach, Policy perspectives, Public Management

Safe Drinking Water Act turns 50: symposium charts path for the future of America’s tap water

Posted on December 17, 2024

For the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the La Follette School of Public Affairs partnered with the Water & Health Advisory Council to host an event envisioning the future of U.S. drinking water.

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Faculty, News, Public Management

New research reveals heat pump inequities across US

Posted on November 11, 2024

As heat pumps gain popularity in the U.S. as an important strategy for reducing fossil fuel emissions, new research led by Morgan Edwards highlights current inequities in the technology’s use. 

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Faculty, News

Edwards’ research team awarded DOE grant for heat pump tech

Posted on October 31, 2024

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2 million grant for Morgan Edwards and her collaborators to develop a more sustainable heat pump.

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Faculty, News

La Follette bolsters its world-class faculty

Posted on August 26, 2024

La Follette is thrilled to welcome three new faculty members this fall: Silvia Barcellos, Myriam Grégoire-Zawilski, and Amber Wichowsky.

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Faculty, Health and Aging, News, Public Management

New faculty Q&A: Myriam Gregoire-Zawilski

Posted on August 26, 2024

Myriam Gregoire-Zawilski joined the La Follette School’s faculty in fall 2024. She discusses her research, teaching, and more.

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Faculty, News

Teodoro’s book wins prestigious Caldwell Prize

Posted on August 25, 2024

The American Political Science Association awarded the 2024 Lynton Keith Caldwell Prize to Manny Teodoro and his co-authors for their 2022 book, “The Profits of Distrust”

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Faculty, News, Public Management

2024 Kohl Competition winners announced

Posted on August 24, 2024

The Kohl Competition awards funding to faculty research projects that exemplify evidence-based policymaking and meaningfully shape public policy.

Posted in Energy and the Environment, Health and Aging, Kohl Initiative, News, Public Management
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