Join us for a lecture with Jennifer Lind.Great power competition requires countries to be technological leaders, but a large body of literature holds that autocracies, which suppress creativity and information flows, stifle innovation. Many observers of China's rise thus argued that it would be unable to compete technologically with the United States. This book challenges […]
Come hear Dr. Kornberg talk about the sobering portrait of a legislative body paralyzed by its own internal dynamics.Congress has long been a punching bag for American dissatisfaction with their government or with the direction of the country. But its unpopularity keeps plumbing new depths, even as the major party polarization has strengthened. In short, […]
Dr. Maggie Turnbull and Dr. Pascal Lee add some beautiful realism to your personal exploration of Project Hail Mary.Almost every page of Andy Weir’s latest sci-fi novel, Project Hail Mary, glows with the promise of science and technology. In Weir’s first novel, 2011’s The Martian, the protagonist endures interplanetary travel, and struggles to survive on […]
This month's topic - ICE raids on immigrants and knowing your rights when confronted by ICE.
EU Ambassador to the U.S., Jovita NeliupÅ¡ienÄ—, and EU Defense Attaché discuss Europe’s rising defense role amid Russia’s war.About the Lecture:The EU Ambassador to the U.S., Jovita NeliupÅ¡ienÄ—, and the EU Defense Attaché will address the European Union’s growing role as a key defense actor. Framed within the broader context of EU-U.S. relations and NATO, […]
Can small changes result in big results? Come with your questions and find out when Jennifer Doleac joins us in San Francisco.Jennifer Doleac studies the economics of crime and discrimination. And when she considers criminal justice reform, she’s not only hopeful but actually optimistic that things can improve for the entire system as a whole. […]
Join us to hear the life story of Xi Zhongxun, a man who spent his entire life struggling to balance his own feelings with Party demands.China's leader, Xi Jinping, is one of the most powerful individuals in the world—and one of the least understood. Much can be learned, however, about both Xi Jinping and the […]
The (Inter)National Politics Club discusses current political news, policy and more! The December topic will be U.S. Foreign Relations.
It's all civics & fun. Girls and boys study government, run for office, vote and convene a mock session of Congress to pass a bill.Camp Congress for Youth Pittsburgh 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls and boys to the United States political system. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our […]
Get ready to dive deep into the world of economics and politics with engaging discussions and insights you won't want to miss!
Hear Maya Kornberg explain how campaign costs, party power, violence, and social media fuel dysfunction in Congress—and how we might fix it.Why hasn’t decades of reform made Congress work better? In her new book, Stuck, political scientist and Brennan Center for Justice Senior Fellow Maya Kornberg examines why waves of idealistic, reform-minded lawmakers—from the post-Watergate […]
The 2026 Wildavsky Lecture will feature Jens Ludwig, author of Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence.The Aaron Wildavsky Forum for Public Policy was established to honor the Goldman School's founding dean Aaron Wildavsky’s memory and his contributions to the field of public policy. Over the years, the Forum has sponsored lectures by […]
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