Events

.The shuttering of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this year marked the end of an era in global development, threatening the livelihood of millions of vulnerable people. For decades, development initiatives resourced by USAID, as well as many other countries, helped expand health care, education, and economic opportunity worldwide. Despite its flaws, […]

Join acclaimed Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Starr for a discussion on his new book, American Contradiction.This event is co-sponsored by the Goldman School of Public Policy, the Institute of Governmental Studies, the Berkeley Economy & Society Initiative, and the Berkeley Social Science Matrix.How did Americans come to elect Barack Obama—and then Donald […]

Join IWP alumni Mark Beall and Brendan Steinhauser as they discuss AI’s growing impact on America’s national security and global stability.About the Lecture:This lecture will discuss the dangers that advanced AI would pose to the United States, the world, and humanity if developed and deployed without proper safeguards. These dangers would include its impact on […]

UCSD Political Science Professor Thad Kousser will discuss nonpartisanship in the 2026 election yearIn a time when our national political life is increasingly hyper-partisan, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization. What is the role for the LWV in this context?  What are the needs in 2026 as we move towards a major […]

Join the Economic Development Association for Black Communities (EDABC) for our 3rd Annual Legislative Preview BreakfastThe Economic Development Association for Black Communities (EDABC) is honored to host our 3rd Annual Legislative Preview Breakfast: Power & Policy 2026 – Building a New Social ContractThis event convenes community members, business leaders, grassroots organizers, and policymakers for a […]

JOIN THE LEARNING THE EARTH WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE + PHYSICS (LEAP) CENTER AT COLUMBIA FOR A SEMINAR ON CLIMATE DATA SCIENCE.TITLE: tbaSPEAKER: SAMORY KPOTUFE (Columbia)Date: January 22, 2026Time: 12:00 p.m.Format: HybridVirtual: Zoom link provided upon registrationIn-person: Columbia Innovation Hub, 2276 12th Avenue, Second Floor, Room 202, New York, NY 10027*Please note that in-person space is […]