Einaudi Center for International Studies
Tim Scott Hypes ‘Terrorist Watch List’ Border Crossings
Stephen Yale-Loehr, Migrations
Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of law, says, “They were caught at the border, either at a port of entry or between a port of entry. So perhaps ‘caught attempting to cross the border’ would be more accurate.”
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Social Security, Healthcare, Veterans Likely Casualties of US Debt Default
Robert Hockett, CRADLE
Robert Hockett, professor of law and finance, discusses the possibility of President Biden selling government assets to continue paying pensions and healthcare costs.
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How One Alumna Is Assisting Many Afghans
Part of the Scholars Under Threat Initiative
A group of Afghan scholars and students have found refuge at Cornell with support from sources including generous Cornell alumni.
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Art and Migration
June 9, 2023
9:00 am
Goldwin Smith Hall, G64
The often-fraught pathways of human migration come alive through art. From storytelling to innovative sculpture, theater, cartoons, and painting, students, faculty, and artists supported by the Migrations Global Grand Challenge will tell their stories and showcase their art.
Anindita Banerjee, associate professor of comparative literatureDebra A. Casillo, Emerson Hinchliff Professor of Hispanic Studies and professor of comparative literatureJuan Harmon, MFA creative writing candidatePedro Molina, Nicaraguan cartoonist and journalistNatasha Raheja, assistant professor of anthropologySharifa Sharifi, Afghan artistGemma Rodrigues (Herbert F. Johnson Art Museum) and Eric Tagliacozzo (history) will moderate.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
South Asia Program
Engage and Evade: How Latino Immigrant Families Manage Surveillance in Everyday Life
June 15, 2023
9:30 am
Asad L. Asad, assistant professor of sociology at Stanford University, will give the keynote address at this year's Migrations Summer Pathways Program.
Asad will present on his current research that considers how institutional categories—in particular, legal status—matter for multiple forms of inequality. His new book, Engage and Evade: How Latino Immigrant Families Manage Surveillance in Everyday Life (Princeton University Press), examines how and why undocumented immigrants worried about deportation nonetheless engage with institutions whose records the government can use to monitor them.
Additional research projects focus on the effects of immigration enforcement on health, the role of the federal judiciary in immigration enforcement, and the capacity of immigrant-serving organizations to counter the inequalities of the U.S. immigration system.
Asad L. Asad is assistant professor of sociology at Stanford University and a faculty affiliate at the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. His scholarly interests encompass social stratification; race, ethnicity, and immigration; surveillance and social control; and health.
This keynote address is being presented in collaboration with the Undergraduate Program in Population Research (NextGenPop) program which is being hosted by Cornell this summer.
Register to attend the keynote.
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Advice for the Class of 2023
From Former Migrations Scholars
A year after their graduation, some of our past undergraduate Migrations scholars share advice for the class of 2023!
Alexis Fintland '22
Program and Research Assistant at the Migration Policy Institute
Working with the Migration Policy Institute’s National Center for Immigrant Integration Policy in Washington, D.C., Alexis conducts research to promote the civic, economic, and linguistic integration of immigrants and refugees in the United States. Her analyses focus on equity issues in workforce and education systems to inform policy recommendations for government officials and community leaders.
"As an undergraduate Migrations scholar, I was able to build deeper relationships with Cornell faculty members who have a rich knowledge of immigration policy, law, and history," said Alexis. "This mentorship and guidance from my professors ultimately drove me to apply for a position at my dream organization, where I am thrilled to work in an environment that gives me the opportunity to learn from the top experts in the field.”
Her advice to graduating seniors in 2023? "Slow down and be open to changing your plans. Cornell is fueled by a fast-paced culture that can push people to make hasty decisions for the sake of having post-grad plans. Post-graduation is a time to step back and do what you really want to do. Had I given in to the pressure, I would have gone straight to graduate school and missed out on a dream opportunity. Taking a bet on myself and waiting to get some hands-on work experience was the best decision I've ever made."
Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar '22
Program Coordinator at the Environmental Defense Fund
In her work, Danielle advocates for environmental justice and stronger clean air regulations in the U.S.—work she was engaged in as a Migrations scholar and also as an intern with the Einaudi Center’s Institute for African Development.
"Environmental degradation and climate change is a human rights issue that often results in the displacement of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities," said Danielle.
"Being a Migrations scholar reinforced to me the importance of putting people and public health at the center of climate action. I was able to gain experience working with a team to put on virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, which is exactly what I am doing in my current position."
Vanessa Olguín '22
Fulbright in Peru
As a Fulbrighter, Vanessa is developing a research project on the state of international migrant protection in Peru and the role of local and international NGOs in helping to secure that protection. She is being hosted by the Instituto de Democracia y Derechos Humanos at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
"The undergraduate Migrations group as a whole and the dedication that they all had to migration studies, migrant justice, and rights really allowed me a space to ask questions, to continue to be curious and confident in the fact that what I was interested in was important," said Vanessa.
The two biggest lessons she's learned are to not be afraid to try new things and that it's okay to not have it all figured out.
"I think one thing that Fulbright and my undergraduate years at Cornell taught me is that there is value in your thoughts, ideas and curiosities!" said Vanessa. "Try to not be afraid to reach out to that professor, apply to that one dream job, ask that question aloud in class, or apply to that competitive program. There might always be a person, a space, or an institution that says no to you, but don't say no to yourself first."
Luis Tamayo '22
Associate Property Claims Adjuster at Amica Mutual Insurance
Luis took a gap year after graduation and worked as an insurance claims adjuster as he prepared for law school. He hopes to become an immigration attorney.
"This career choice has been a dream of mine as a son of immigrant parents and, thanks to the Migrations scholars program, I was able to truly define my career aspiration in my academic work by sharing space with such passionate individuals that had similar interests as me," said Luis.
"Being an adjuster depends on communication, critical thinking, and self-initiative, all of which I strengthened throughout my time as a Migrations scholar. More importantly, the program encouraged us to consider and value different perspectives, a skill that I carry with me each day as I speak with parties from diverse backgrounds."
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Biden Shouldn’t Let Chad Become another Sudan
Nicolas van de Walle, IAD
Nicolas van de Walle, professor of government, discusses the military-led government in Chad.
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Biden Presses for China Contact Despite Risk of Losing Clout
Jessica Chen Weiss, EAP
“More intensive diplomacy is necessary to reduce the growing risk of a crisis that neither side seeks at a time of acute domestic challenges,” says Jessica Chen Weiss, professor of government. “Diplomacy is not a gift to the other side but an indispensable tool for tackling problems.”
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China Keeps Up Campaign to Pressure Critics Abroad Despite Western Backlash
Sarah Kreps, PACS
Sarah Kreps, professor of government, discusses why China continues to push its influence operations.
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Commentary: E-bike Rebate Would Be Good for Environment and Small Businesses
Hunter Maskin, Migrations
Hunter Maskin, student in the state policy advocacy clinic in the Brooks School, discusses how New York lawmakers can incentive electric bike usage by providing e-bike rebates in this opinion piece.