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Diag Davenport Joins UC Berkeley with Focus on Tech Policy

Diag Davenport Joins UC Berkeley with Focus on Tech Policy

Dr. Daig Davenport has been appointed as an assistant professor at UC Berkeley as part of a joint search in technology policy between the Goldman School of Public Policy and the School of Information. His new position will be 50% in the I School and 50% in GSPP, starting on July 1, 2024. Davenport joins UC Berkeley from Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs where he is currently a presidential postdoctoral research fellow. He will be teaching…

Goldman School Partners with USAFacts for Second Year of Innovative Data Skills Program for Congressional Staff

January 22, 2024 – The Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley and USAFacts, based in Bellevue, WA, jointly announce the launch of their 2024 Data Skills for Congress certificate program. The pilot cohort from Spring 2023 included 38 professional and member staff in Congress.  Data Skills for Congress is a free program tailored to the needs of congressional staff. Led by experts in government data, the program teaches participants how to find, evaluate, and use data effectively in congressional policymaking and how…

As a carbon offset, cookstoves are likely way overvalued

In many countries, food is prepared over a wood or charcoal fire, often indoors. The smoke causes serious respiratory disease and contributes significantly to global carbon emissions. While more efficient cookstoves can improve both health and the environment, carbon credits sold on the global market vastly overvalue their climate impact. (Photo credit: Annelise Gill-Wiehl, UC Berkeley) Berkeley — The fastest growing type of offset on the global carbon market subsidizes the distribution of efficient cookstoves in developing countries to reduce…

Remembering Eugene Smolensky

The Goldman School of Public Policy mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor and former GSPP Dean Eugene Smolensky on Sunday, Dec 17, 2023, at the age of 91.    Eugene “Geno” Smolensky was Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy from 1988 to 1997 and Director of the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin from 1980 to 1983. He also served in both the Carter and Clinton Administrations.     Smolensky was a public finance…

2023 Impact Report

Dear Goldman School community: As we near the end of the calendar year, we’re grateful for the opportunity to pause and take stock of all we’ve been able to accomplish. In that spirit, we invite you to view our 2023 Impact Report, which highlights some of the important work happening in and around the school.  In these turbulent times, we appreciate your partnership in fulfilling the Goldman School’s public mission. Because of supporters…

Sol Hsiang Co-Authors Fifth National Climate Assessment

Professor Solomon Hsiang served as co-chapter lead for the Fifth National Climate Assessment, a sweeping new federal report that shows how "warming is rippling across regions and economic sectors, and emphasizes the steps governments are already taking to better adapt." Read the Report

GSPP Introduces New Enrollment Option for MPA Program

The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) has introduced an online alternative for the start of its top-ranked Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program. MPA Summer Online Start is an innovative offering that maintains the same high-quality curriculum and engagement with renowned faculty while providing mid-career professionals an adaptable framework that seamlessly integrates online and on-campus components. In contrast to the traditional in-person MPA cohort, which commences Wednesday, May 15th, students opting for the Summer Online Start will embark on…

David Wilson selected as National Academy of Public Administration Fellow.

Dean David C. Wilson has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration to be among the 60 leaders in the field of public administration making up the 2023 Class of Academy Fellows. “We are pleased to announce the 2023 class of distinguished Academy Fellows – it is our largest Fellows class to date, and all are nationally recognized and respected for their expertise in the field of public administration,” said Terry Gerton, President…

2023 GSPP Alumni Awards

The Goldman School of Public Policy celebrated the accomplishments of its extraordinary alumni with the 2023 Alumni awards.  GSPP PhD Alum of the Year – Karl Hausker (MPP ‘81 / PhD ‘85) Dr. Karl Hausker is a Senior Fellow in WRI’s Climate Program. He leads analysis and modeling of the clean energy transition, climate mitigation, electricity market design, and the social cost of carbon.  Hausker has worked for three decades in the fields of climate change, energy, and…

GSPP hosts inaugural Berkeley Public Policy Annual Conference & Alumni Gathering

On September 7-8, 2023, the Goldman School of Public Policy hosted its inaugural Berkeley Public Policy Annual Conference and Alumni Gathering. The event brought together alumni, faculty, staff, students,and public policy leaders to delve into topics such as climate change, emerging technologies, poverty, and the looming housing crisis. Discussions on the resilience of democracy—now under a magnifying glass in these tumultuous times—echoed through the halls, as participants sought actionable solutions to uphold its pillars. …