Cornell Policy Review

Cornell Policy Review The Cornell Policy Review is the official policy journal of Cornell University, published by the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

The Cornell Policy Review is the official public policy journal of the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy. Originally founded in the spring of 1996 as The Current, The Cornell Policy Review is published annually by Brook's MPA students who serve as both editors and contributors for the Policy Review, drawing upon their own research and professional experience. The editorial board also solicits

book reviews, interviews, and scholarly contributions from public policy students and alumni from other programs across the country. Working on The Cornell Policy Review offers Fellows a valuable foundation in research and writing, as well as first-hand experience with the rigors of scholarship at the professional level. Disclaimer: This blog constitutes a personal perspective. Neither the content of this blog, nor the links to other web sites, are screened, approved, reviewed or endorsed by Cornell University, the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy, or any Cornell-affiliated entity. The text and other material contained in this blog is the opinion of the specific author and does not convey any statements of advice, opinion, or information on behalf of Cornell, Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy, or the Cornell Policy Review editorial board.

🚨 We are beyond excited to introduce the new Cornell Policy Review Board for the year ahead! 🎉 Get ready for fresh idea...
05/07/2025

🚨 We are beyond excited to introduce the new Cornell Policy Review Board for the year ahead! 🎉 Get ready for fresh ideas, powerful voices, and a bold vision for the future of public policy. The next chapter starts now!

Thank you to anyone who attended the CPR Inaugural Research Symposium and supported this dream come true. The Cornell Po...
05/05/2025

Thank you to anyone who attended the CPR Inaugural Research Symposium and supported this dream come true. The Cornell Policy Review’s first-ever Research Symposium brought together 30+ presenters and 150+ attendees, including Brooks students, alumni, and students from five other universities. With four engaging panels and poster sessions, the event marked a powerful start—highlighting student research, sparking meaningful dialogue, and building community across campuses. We hope to see you at the next one!

In this short episode, podcast hosts James Paterek (MPA ’25) and Henry Deng (MPA ’26) sit down with former Rep. Joe Kenn...
05/01/2025

In this short episode, podcast hosts James Paterek (MPA ’25) and Henry Deng (MPA ’26) sit down with former Rep. Joe Kennedy III to discuss the vital importance of democracy and civic participation. From public service to community engagement, Kennedy shares why the next generation must take an active role in shaping the future and how each of us holds a piece of that responsibility. Tune in for his powerful message to young adults and teens about our shared role in the country's future.

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/437v8nsr

Henry Deng (MPA ’26) sat down with Marielena Hincapié, former Executive Director of the National Immigration Law Center,...
04/29/2025

Henry Deng (MPA ’26) sat down with Marielena Hincapié, former Executive Director of the National Immigration Law Center, to discuss the current state of immigration policy, the role of local governments in protecting immigrant rights, and the future of immigration.

Listen here: https://www.cornellpolicyreview.com/category/podcasts/

Join us for the Certificates Panel: STML, IPMF & EFII at the Cornell Policy Review Symposium.Friday, April 25th | 2:15–3...
04/24/2025

Join us for the Certificates Panel: STML, IPMF & EFII at the Cornell Policy Review Symposium.

Friday, April 25th | 2:15–3:00 PM
This discussion will spotlight how students in the MPA program are deepening their expertise through specialized certificates in Systems Thinking, Infrastructure Policy, Finance, and more.

Panelists:

Adrian Gomez, MPA 2026 — Systems Thinking, Modeling, & Leadership (STML)

Andy Shin, MPA/MBA 2026 — Infrastructure Policy, Management & Finance (IPMF)

Anastasiia Lykholat, MPA 2025 — Infrastructure Policy, Management & Finance (IPMF)

Moderator: Arsh Naseer, CPR Public Relations Editor

Explore how these focused credentials are shaping the next generation of public policy leaders.

The Cornell Policy Review invites you to attend our Student Panel: Research in Democracy & Elections, part of this year’...
04/23/2025

The Cornell Policy Review invites you to attend our Student Panel: Research in Democracy & Elections, part of this year’s CPR Symposium.

Friday, April 25th | 1:15–2:15 PM
This panel features undergraduate and graduate students sharing original research and insights on the future of democracy and electoral systems.

Panelists:

Celia Doherty, Cornell University — Democracy

Josephine Hall, San Diego State University — Democracy

Ella Sullivan, University of Maryland — Democracy

Christopher Harvey, Cornell University — Elections

Alejandro J. Ramos, Cornell University — Elections

Moderator: Andrew Bongiovanni, CPR Content Editor

Join us as we highlight the work of emerging policy leaders.

Continuing with our Panel Spotlights for the upcoming Inaugural Symposium. We are excited to spotlight our Student Panel...
04/23/2025

Continuing with our Panel Spotlights for the upcoming Inaugural Symposium. We are excited to spotlight our Student Panel: Research in Energy and Tech.

Save the date for:
Friday, April 25th
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Hosted at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Join us for an engaging conversation with emerging scholars exploring the intersections of energy, technology, and public policy.

Moderator: Johanna Van Fleet, CPR Managing Editor
Panelists: Mira DeGregory, Stephen Wang, David Aguilera, Camille Brady, Parmis Mokhtari-Dizaji

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force that is “power-hungry” enough to challenge the aging U...
04/22/2025

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force that is “power-hungry” enough to challenge the aging U.S. energy infrastructure, as the grid struggles to meet increasing demand. Advocating for nuclear energy as a strategic solution, Camille Brady argues that the U.S. must advance nuclear energy and leverage AI’s optimization capabilities to make the energy ecosystem more sustainable and resilient.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/25ve8nma

The Cornell Policy Review is proud to present our expert panel, The Future of Policy and Governance, as part of this yea...
04/22/2025

The Cornell Policy Review is proud to present our expert panel, The Future of Policy and Governance, as part of this year’s CPR Symposium.

Join us on Friday, April 25th, from 9:15 to 10:30 AM for a dynamic conversation with scholars and professionals shaping the future of public policy. Panelists will discuss critical issues across democracy, tech, energy, and elections.

Featured Speakers:

Gustavo Flores-MacĂ­as | Democracy
David A. Bateman | Elections
Amelia C. Arsenault | Tech
Adam Sieminski | Energy

Moderator: Alejandro J. Ramos, CPR Editor-in-Chief

Hosted at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Parmis Mokhtari-Dizaji critiques the U.S. “Catch and Revoke” policy, revealing how AI-powered surveillance of internatio...
04/17/2025

Parmis Mokhtari-Dizaji critiques the U.S. “Catch and Revoke” policy, revealing how AI-powered surveillance of international students’ social media threatens due process, free speech, and global recruitment. Through a case study, the piece warns us of unjust arrests and highlights how such practices could undermine the integrity of U.S. Higher Education and its standing on the global stage.

Read More: https://tinyurl.com/mr4694sj

We're proud to announce the release of Digital Dilemmas: Policy Challenges in the Tech Era, the latest special edition o...
04/15/2025

We're proud to announce the release of Digital Dilemmas: Policy Challenges in the Tech Era, the latest special edition of the Cornell Policy Review—and our final edition of the year.
This collection highlights the complex, fast-moving intersection of technology and public policy. Our contributors tackle urgent questions: Can AI effectively self-regulate? What are the energy and equity implications of large-scale computing? How do surveillance programs impact civil liberties, particularly for international students?
As technology continues to shape every facet of governance and society, this edition reflects our mission to spotlight emerging voices and critical debates at the heart of public policy. We invite you to read, reflect, and join us in considering how we can govern technology before it governs us.

Read more: https://www.cornellpolicyreview.com/digital-dilemmas-policy-challenges-in-the-tech-era/

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