AEI for Students

Last call for applications!

The American Enterprise Institute’s Summer Honors Program is an intensive, fully-funded educational and professional development opportunity in Washington, DC, for top undergraduate students.

Summer Honors aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of contemporary public policy challenges, a greater appreciation for substantive dialogue across ideological divides, and the knowledge and networks to pursue a future career in the policy world.

Sixteen week-long courses are being offered as part of the 2021 Summer Honors Program, with topics including China, education policy, constitutional law, the Middle East, healthcare policy, principles of capitalism, and more! Check out the program offerings and apply today.

Application deadline, March 1st: https://www.aei.org/summer-honors-program/

Join us tomorrow!

We're partnering with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute for a student conference on Hispanic politics. Come hear from Hispanic political leaders, policy analysts, and young professionals on why Hispanic politics matters for the future of American Democracy.

Register here to join in: https://www.aei.org/student-conference-on-the-future-of-hispanic-politics/

Student Conference on the Future of Hispanic Politics | American Enterprise Institute - AEI In the 2020 general election, Hispanic voters played decisive roles in major states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona. The results from these states offer a glimpse of some of the key questions that will define the future of American politics. What caused major shifts in Hispanic voting patterns? Wha...

Last chance to register! Join us this Saturday, February 20th, for our inaugural student conference on Hispanic politics.

We're partnering with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute to bring Hispanic political leaders, policy analysts, and young professionals into conversation on why Hispanic politics matters for the future of American Democracy.

Register here to join us: https://www.aei.org/student-conference-on-the-future-of-hispanic-politics/

Alongside the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI), we're hosting our inaugural student conference on Hispanic politics next Saturday!

Hear from leading Hispanic political leaders, policy analysts, and young professionals on why Hispanic politics matters for the future of American Democracy. Open to students of all backgrounds!

Register below: https://www.aei.org/student-conference-on-the-future-of-hispanic-politics/

Student Conference on the Future of Hispanic Politics | American Enterprise Institute - AEI In the 2020 general election, Hispanic voters played decisive roles in major states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona. The results from these states offer a glimpse of some of the key questions that will define the future of American politics. What caused major shifts in Hispanic voting patterns? Wha...

Come join Notre Dame's Constitutional Studies Program & the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier for a virtual discussion on The Second Trump Impeachment!

Tomorrow: Wednesday, February 3rd, 12:45 - 2:00 PM.

https://constudies.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2021/02/03/the-second-trump-impeachment/

Tomorrow at 11:00 am, Helen Andrews (The American Conservative) will discuss her new book, “Boomers: The Men and Women Who Promised Freedom and Delivered Disaster" with AEI's Michael Brendan Dougherty.

RSVP: http://ow.ly/9uQb50D5Uty

A new episode of Understanding Congress with AEI's Kevin Kosar is out, featuring Dr. Jack Pitney and "Is Congress Broken?: The Virtues and Defects of Partisanship and Gridlock," of which Dr. Pitney is a co-editor.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-congress-broken-with-john-j-pitney/id1543230162?i=1000504280895

We're only 2 days away from the Summer Honors Program early decision deadline!

Join us this summer to gain deeper understanding of contemporary public policy challenges, a greater appreciation for substantive dialogue across ideological divides, and the knowledge and networks to pursue a future career in the policy world.

https://www.aei.org/summer-honors-program/

Students: we're approaching the early decision deadline for our 2021 Summer Honors Program! We're hosting courses in foreign policy, education & welfare policy, economics, and more.

Know someone who might be interested? Nominate them here: http://ow.ly/TMjZ50CNcXA

Students: already bored during winter break? Join us tomorrow (4 pm ET) for a fascinating conversation, moderated by AEI's Kevin Kosar, marking the centennial of Prohibition. It will explore how alcohol has influenced America’s economy, politics, and culture.

http://ow.ly/UM6N50CL59h

From fish house punch to Bud Light: America’s long, complicated relationship with alcohol | American Enterprise Institute - AEI Please join AEI’s Kevin R. Kosar for a conversation exploring how alcohol has influenced America’s economy, politics, and culture.

How do we strengthen American communities and families going forward? What are the causes of their current weaknesses?

Join us this Wednesday (11:00 am) for a conversation with AEI’s Tim Carney and Capita Senior Fellow Ian Marcus Corbin on a discussion about reforms to strengthen social cohesion:
http://ow.ly/eYDh50CLoAb

Making America safe for the vulnerable: A conversation with Ian Marcus Corbin | American Enterprise Institute - AEI Making America safe for the vulnerable: A conversation with Ian Marcus Corbin Is American “money culture” at fault for the anxious and atomized state of our society? Or is this a red herring for a different set of cultural problems? AEI’s Timothy P. Carney and Capita’s Ian Marcus Corbin discuss.

Could 2021 be the year of free trade? AEI's Ryan Berg thinks so:

http://ow.ly/wb9d50CL44v

2021 Could Be the Year of Free Trade The Free Trade Area of the Americas has spent years on the back burner, but Biden could revive it when he takes office.

We hope you're able to join us tomorrow at 11:00 am EST for a unique conversation titled "Political imaginations and Social Fantasies," featuring AEI's Ross Douthat and the Hudson Institute's Bruno Maçães, on the current and future health of American civilization & culture.

Register here: http://ow.ly/19Q050CF1uv

Political imaginations and social fantasies: A conversation with Bruno Maçães | American Enterprise Institute - AEI Political imaginations and social fantasies: A conversation with Bruno Maçães Join AEI’s Ross Douthat and the Hudson Institute’s Bruno Maçães for a discussion of the value — and danger — of political imaginations and collective fantasies.

AEI's Matthew Continetti provides a useful reflection in National Review on the past successes and failures of American conservatism:
http://ow.ly/Ucxn50CGkw2

A uniquely American conservatism | AEI On October 27, 1960, National Review celebrated its fifth birthday with a gala dinner in the ballroom of the Plaza Hotel. William F. Buckley Jr.’s speech that evening struck a melancholy note. He framed his remarks around the lives of several prominent members of the audience: Herbert Hoover, Gene...

This past semester, our Executive Council at Colorado College, led by Nate Hochman, hosted AEI's Tim Carney and Steve Hayes of The Dispatch in a post-election conversation about national politics going forward. Listen here: http://ow.ly/qLOr50CCPoF

Our Executive Council program provides current undergraduates with the opportunity to engage with AEI’s scholarship, and seeks to improve the quality and diversity of public policy dialogue on campuses. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/enSE50CCPo2

ICYMI: We are delighted to welcome noted essayist, scholar, social commentator, journalist, and author, Thomas Chatterton Williams, as a nonresident fellow. Read the official announcement here: http://ow.ly/iXVG50CCN2k.

This past semester, we were honored to host Thomas Chatterton Williams, alongside Shadi Hamid (Brookings), and Ross Douthat (NYT & AEI) for a conversation about cancel culture: https://www.aei.org/events/what-comes-after-cancel-culture/

(photo: Alex John Beck)

Recently launched, AEI's Survey Center on American Life has been doing excellent quantitative work, geared toward understanding the changes of contemporary American life.

In this piece, AEI scholar Dan Cox explores how having a regularly attended bar, restaurant, or park can lead to closer community connection.

http://ow.ly/JhDK50CzvP0

The benefits of going to a place 'where everyone knows your name' | AEI The ritual of going to a place where one is a “regular” is a cherished one. Sarah Firshein of Eater said, “When you’re a regular, you become a creature of habit and ritual, joyously unburdened by the agonies of choice.” But it’s much more than that. Having a local “watering hole” w...

An interesting read from AEI's Michael Strain on President-elect Joe Biden's incoming Council of Economic Advisers:

"[Cecilia Rouse] should help the White House decide which programs should be included in a stimulus bill. The four most important, in my view, would be income support for households, revenue replacement for small businesses, aid to state and local governments and strengthening the social safety net."

http://ow.ly/LyTP50CzsvV

A recent article published by AEI's Dan Cox & the American Survey Center highlights the challenges with polling some of President Trump's supporters who have fewer social ties:

https://www.americansurveycenter.org/commentary/could-social-alienation-among-some-trump-supporters-help-explain-why-polls-underestimated-trump-again/

AEI’s Student Newsletter, The Connector, provides access to differing perspectives on public policy, a curated list of internship and job opportunities, and other exclusive resources. Join our student network today: https://www.aei.org/academic-programs-old/the-aei-connector/

Excited for this Tuesday's afternoon event, titled "How Our History Can Unify Us," featuring Danielle Allen, Wilfred McClay, & Robert George.

This event is part of the “E Pluribus Unum: Sources of Our Unity” lecture series, cosponsored by AEI, the University of Dallas, and the Robert P. George Initiative on Faith, Ethics, and Public Policy.

Hope you can join us! Link to register here: http://ow.ly/TbIK50CpiBD

Our 2021 Summer Honors Program Application is now live! Featuring seminars on a variety of public policy topics, this fully-funded educational and professional opportunity is perfect for those interested in economics, politics, law, international relations, philosophy and more. Apply or nominate an undergraduate here: http://ow.ly/79wr50Cowso

Join us this Thursday for our Election webinar! Ramesh Ponnuru, Lanae Erickson, and Henry Olsen will be giving their thoughts on the state of the presidential race, down-ballot contests, and the future of both parties. Click here to register: https://www.aei.org/events/election-2020-exploring-the-issues-candidates-and-consequences-of-the-november-elections/

Be sure to attend tomorrow's Election Watch Series webinar from 9:00 – 10:15 am ET! AEI’s Election Watch team will provide insights on the presidential, Senate, gubernatorial, and state legislative races. The panelists will discuss the likelihood of a contested election and what a Donald Trump or Joe Biden victory would mean for the country and the parties. They will also evaluate factors that could influence the election outcome, such as the new Supreme Court vacancy, the coronavirus pandemic, and the state of the economy.

Register here: https://www.aei.org/events/aei-election-watch-2020-down-to-the-wire/

AEI Election Watch 2020: Down to the wire | American Enterprise Institute - AEI Please join Michael Barone, Karlyn Bowman, John C. Fortier, Henry Olsen, and Norman Ornstein for the second Election Watch event this fall.

Another fall webinar is happening tomorrow, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET! This week, we’ll be speaking with Baylor University’s Professor Alan Jacobs on his book “Breaking Bread With The Dead.” Join us for a conversation between Dr. Jacobs and AEI’s Yuval Levin on how reading works by the dead might offer the tools necessary to fight the “tyranny of everyday anxieties” plaguing the living.

Register here: https://www.aei.org/events/breaking-bread-with-the-dead-a-book-event-with-alan-jacobs/

Breaking bread with the dead: A book event with Alan Jacobs | American Enterprise Institute - AEI Please join us for a conversation between Dr. Jacobs and AEI’s Yuval Levin on how reading works by the dead might offer the tools necessary to fight the “tyranny of everyday anxieties” plaguing the living.

Make sure to add AEI’s latest publication to your fall reading list! In this elegantly conceived and insightful new book from bestselling author Lynne Cheney, the four Virginians are not marble icons but vital figures deeply intent on building a nation where citizens could be free. Check out our recent conversation with Dr. Cheney on her book "The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation" by clicking the link below!

https://www.aei.org/research-products/book/the-virginia-dynasty-four-presidents-and-the-creation-of-the-american-nation/

Web Event The Virginia dynasty: A book event with Lynne Cheney | LIVE STREAM Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe were all born within a 60-mile radius east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a...

If you missed last Friday’s webinar on cancel culture, we’ve got you covered! “What Comes After Cancel Culture? Identity, Free Inquiry, and Pluralism in America” is now available to watch on YouTube. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3jnXOw5jVg

Join us tomorrow for our first fall webinar! Thomas Chatterton Williams, Ross Douthat, and Shadi Hamid will speak on, “What Comes After Cancel Culture? Identity, Free Inquiry, and Pluralism in America,” beginning at 12:00pm EDT.

Register here: https://www.aei.org/events/what-comes-after-cancel-culture/