5 episodes
Tiger Prints Princeton SPIA
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Immigration. Policing. Climate Change. How will we tackle today's most-pressing global issues? Tomorrow's leaders are here to help! Dive into the issues through the work of students at the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). This limited series features recent grads who uncover the findings of their senior research projects — known at Princeton as the required "undergraduate thesis." Tiger Prints was produced, hosted, and edited by Hope Perry ’24, SPIA podcast production intern, with production assistance from B. Rose Huber, communications manager and senior writer at SPIA. The show was supported by summer interns Jenna Thompson and Riis L. Williams with design by Imaan Khasru '23.
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BONUS: What Makes the Senior Thesis So Cool?
The senior thesis requirement is unique to Princeton, providing a memorable opportunity for students to delve into topics of their interest. Essential to this process is a mentor or advisor, and Princeton faculty are among the top experts in their fields, ready to help budding researchers.In this bonus episode, SPIA faculty talk about their experiences advising student work and how they help students produce their best work. This episode features Marta Tienda, Maurice P. During Professor in D...
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Climate Change Creates a “Perfect Storm” for Migration
Climate change and migration are deeply interrelated; extreme climate conditions compound factors like disease, economic insecurity, and violence in countries that already face land inequality issues. Regina Lankenau ’21 and Lindsey Schmidt ‘21 studied these trends and argued that more interdisciplinary research is needed. Tiger Prints is a podcast series highlighting tomorrow’s leaders solving today’s problems. The show features recent SPIA grads and their senior research projects. Afte...
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Should We Police the Police?
Does social activism have a tangible effect on justice in policing? This was the question on Alaina McGowen ’21’s mind as she embarked upon her thesis: “Policing the Police.” Most police contracts offer protections that are not legal for civilians and are also often negotiated behind closed doors. McGowen advocates for more transparency in police contracts, which could lead to more police accountability. Tiger Prints is a podcast series highlighting tomorrow’s leaders solving today’s pro...
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Plant-Based Plastics: An Enemy of Pollution
Pollution is a pervasive global issue that impacts every community. Julia Ilhardt ’21 and Emily Reinhold ’21 tackled this issue in their undergraduate theses and recommend that people who are disproportionately affected by environmental harms — such as low income and communities of color — should have a more prominent role in the policymaking process. Listen to hear which solutions they recommend.
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Community-Based Visa Plans Could Change Immigration Policy
Immigration is a heated and deadlocked policy issue in the U.S. Abraham Waserstein ’21 studied its history, noting that after 1965 and the Immigration Nationality Act, people who traditionally came to the U.S. for economic workflows were deemed illegal or “undocumented.” After conducting a case study in Iowa, he believes a community-based visa plan that focuses on community input and integration could prove successful for immigration policy. Tiger Prints is a podcast series highlighting tomo...