Mastodawn

Deborah Avant Sep 6, 2023

My last product at New America - a brief on how companies can help support democratic processes around mining. Happy to be doing this work with Tricia Olsen, Devin Finn, and Alvin Jason Camba!
https://www.newamerica.org/planetary-politics/briefs/escaping-the-dirty-side-of-clean-energy/

Escaping the Dirty Side of Clean Energy?

In an era where the fate of nations intertwines with the health of our planet, Western governments and enterprises stand at a crossroads.

New America

Deborah Avant Jun 1, 2023

Last in our series, reflecting on what we can learn from asking different Americans their views on foreign policy.
https://www.newamerica.org/planetary-politics/briefs/racial-difference-views-on-american-national-security/

The Difference “Difference” Makes for American National Security

What do Americans from historically marginalized groups really think about national security? New research from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and New America offers findings on the views of non-white Americans on climate change, immigration, and use of force.

New America

Deborah Avant May 30, 2023

One more in the series on what we can learn from different American views - this time on the use of force abroad.
https://www.newamerica.org/planetary-politics/blog/race-ethnicity-and-american-views-of-us-military-power-abroad/

Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of US Military Power Abroad

Opinions on use of force and military interventions are shifting across the board, but even more so in some communities.

New America

Deborah Avant Feb 16, 2023

NYTimes: Europe Turned an Energy Crisis Into a Green Energy Sprint Europe Turned an Energy Crisis Into a Green Energy Sprint https://nyti.ms/3S43HUZ

Opinion | Europe Turned an Energy Crisis Into a Green Energy Sprint

The brutal European winter that wasn’t.

The New York Times

Deborah Avant Feb 15, 2023

Have you signed up to see this year's @isanet's Sapphire Series yet? It will be all on-line starting *next* Monday, Feb 20 with @charlicarpenter at the helm (and featuring @ProfPaulPoast, among others)! Find out more and sign up here:
https://isanet.org/Professional-Resources/Articles/ID/6302/The-2023-Sapphire-Series

Join ISA Today

Deborah Avant Feb 11, 2023

Chris Bennett Feb 11, 2023

On the #SocialScience job market? The US Government Accountability Office’s Applied Research and #Methods team is looking for two social science methodologists. Salary of at least $98k. Deadline is 2/22.

See their full posting at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/705029700

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Social Science Analyst (Methodologist)

This position is located in the Applied Research and Methods (ARM), Center for Design, Methods, and Analysis (CDMA). The CDMA contributes to the quality of GAO's work by providing methodological, analytical, and technical assistance to teams by developing strong job designs, introducing innovative methods, and transferring skills and knowledge to team members. <br>

USAJOBS

Deborah Avant Feb 9, 2023

Cool to have the Aspen Institute spotlight my piece on whether capitalism can meet the climate challenge.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Ideas-Worth-Teaching---February-9--2023.html?soid=1100946954324&aid=SmlBPZf4LqY

Ideas Worth Teaching | February 9, 2023

This Week in IWT: Meeting the Climate Challenge and More February 9, 2023 View as Webpage FUTURE OF CAPITALISM The Frontiers of ESG The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program: Judy Samuelson Movin

The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program

Deborah Avant Feb 6, 2023