Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
Research center at Brown University / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Watson Institute?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, soon to be renamed Watson School for International and Public Affairs,[1][2] is an interdisciplinary research center at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Its mission is to promote a just and peaceful world through research, teaching, and public engagement.[3] The institute's research focuses on three main areas: development, security, and governance. Its faculty include anthropologists, economists, political scientists, sociologists, and historians, as well as journalists and other practitioners.
Named after | Thomas J. Watson Jr. |
---|---|
Formation | 1981; 43 years ago (1981) |
Purpose | Research, Teaching, and Public Engagement |
Headquarters | 111 Thayer Street, Providence, RI, 02912 |
Leader | Edward Steinfeld |
Parent organization | Brown University |
Endowment (2015) | $80 million |
Website | watson |
Formerly called | Center for Foreign Policy Development |
The institute is directed by Edward Steinfeld, professor in the Department of Political Science, and director of the China Initiative at Brown University.[4] Starting July, 2024, Wendy J. Schiller, Alison S. Ressler Professor of Political Science, Public & International Affairs and Director of the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy will take over as interim Director of the new Watson School.[5]