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.
Jill Karofsky – Alumni in the Spotlight
As a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, every day Jill Karofsky (MA ’92) is tasked with thinking about the most important issues of our time and is challenged by thorny legal issues.
Alumni updates – November 2024
Read about new books, new jobs, and other updates from our alumni.
Connor Smith, MPA
“La Follette gets into the weeds of policy work, and you can follow your values to learn how to address problems in policy areas you care about.”
Alumni and friends support student DC trip on Fill the Hill
On October 24–25, La Follette School alumni and friends raised over $5,700 during Fill the Hill to support the school’s upcoming student career trip to Washington, D.C.
Edwards’ research team awarded DOE grant for heat pump tech
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2 million grant for Morgan Edwards and her collaborators to develop a more sustainable heat pump.
MIPA students take policy education international to Switzerland
Over the summer, two La Follette School MIPA students traveled to Geneva, Switzerland to study in an international policymaking program.
Legal Luminaries event showcases Latino Wisconsin judges
During Latino Heritage Month, the La Follette School and the Wisconsin Law School hosted Legal Luminaries, a networking and panel event featuring Latino Wisconsin judges.
Immigration and US Shelter Prices: The Role of Geographical and Immigrant Heterogeneity
Using instrumental variables based on the ancestry composition of residents in U.S. counties, the authors estimate the causal impact of immigration on local shelter prices.
La Follette wraps up successful Community Conversations
La Follette School faculty, students, and staff hosted six events across the state to promote civil dialogue and give platforms for citizens to discuss their top policy issues before the 2024 election.