Data Analytics in Criminal Justice: Leveraging Big Data to Improve Community Safety and Resilience
29 January, 2024
Working to alleviate the burden of crime within communities requires criminal justice experts to ask difficult questions. Who is most impacted by disparities in policing? When is it appropriate to send an officer, and when is a social worker or mediator more suitable? How can the people who observe communities …
How Public Policy Is Addressing Climate Change in the Boston Area
17 January, 2024
The world has experienced an alarming acceleration of climate change over the last several years — including effects ranging from recurrent large wildfires to severe flooding to abnormal weather patterns. Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable, with experts predicting that these regions will experience extreme heat waves, rising sea levels, and …
Benefits of Experiential Learning in a Public Affairs Program
11 August, 2023
Experiential learning is a hallmark of Northeastern University. Students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs have the opportunity to gain real work experience and build their resume. The MPA and MPP programs provide a variety of experiential possibilities, from internships at government …