GPS News: April 24 – May 7, 2021

April 24 – May 7, 2021

GPS faculty are deeply committed to policy engagement. Discover featured news and media mentions related to our research and policy topical areas listed below.

Protecting tech interests, attracting innovators proves a balancing act for the U.S.

The brightest minds from China and elsewhere are being scared off by the current anti-Asian sentiment pervasive in the U.S. “The solution to have more American students pursue STEM studies is magical thinking,” says Peter Cowhey. Bloomberg Businessweek

Employees push back against returning to the office full time

As more people in the U.S. are vaccinated, employers are starting to plan for getting employees back in the office. Elizabeth Lyons said employees would prefer a hybrid model, and CEOs are considering options for one or two days of remote work per week. Fox 5 San Diego

Is a 50% emissions cut achievable?

President Joe Biden has pledged to cut U.S. carbon emissions in half by the end of this decade and to aim for net zero emissions by 2050. But will the pledge have an impact that’s as huge as it sounds? In a co-authored opinion, David Victor weighs in on whether the U.S. can meet its new goal. The Conversation. See also: The Wilton Bulletin, Kiowa County Press,The Street, The News-Gazette, The National Interest, Red, Green and Blue