Browsing by Department "Public Service and Administration"
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Bridging Perspectives: Data Protection, Privacy, and Security In The U.S. & Germany
(2016)Following Edward Snowden’s revelations of extensive NSA surveillance, including data gathering from German citizens and political leaders, there have been tensions in the US-German relationship (as well as in the larger ... -
Building Resilience: Planning and Recovery Strategies for Small Towns after Hurricane Harvey Flooding - The City of Wharton, Texas
(2019)As part of The Bush School of Government and Public Service capstone project, this report was conducted in an effort to provide recovery assistance to Texas communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Specifically, ... -
The Bush School/Law School Capstone on State and Local Trade Barriers
(2016)The client for this capstone is the North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO), a nonprofit voluntary coalition of North American governments, businesses, and educational institutions. One of NASCO’s core missions ... -
Combined Arms Consulting
(2020)The Bush School of Government and Public Service graduate students at Texas A&M University worked with Combined Arms, Houston, from September 2019 through April 2020 to provide research-driven recommendations to substantiate ... -
CommunitiWorks: Baseline Assessment and Recommendations
(2013)CW requires assistance in its efforts to evaluate the impact of their microfinancing strategies on their community recipients in Cambodia. Because of its expertise, the George Bush School of Government and Public Affairs, ... -
Comprehensive U.S. Cyber Framework: Key Aspects of Critical Infrastructure, Private Sector, and Personally Identifiable Information
(2019)his project is a product of the Class of 2019 Bush School of Government and Public Service,Texas A&M University Capstone Program. The project lasted one academic year and involved eight second-year master students. It ... -
Congress, Constituents, and Social Media: Understanding Member Communications in the Age of Instantaneous Communication
(2019)Building the first database on Congressional use of traditional and social media, this project examined media use by Members in the 115th Congress. The team collected data on the use of both traditional media (franking ... -
Economic Contributions of the Louisiana Nonprofit Sector: Size and Scope
(2018)This economic contribution study describes the nonprofit sector in the state of Louisiana. Nonprofit organizations studied in this report included 501(c)(3) organizations and 501(c) other organizations, defined under Title ... -
Emergency Items of the Governor: An Analysis of the 86th Legislature
(2019)The 2019 Capstone Scholars analyzed emergency items presented by Governor Greg Abbott at the start of the 86th legislative session. These emergency items include school finance reform and pay raises for teachers, property ... -
An Evaluation of the Causes, Consequences, and Potential Solutions to Increased Red River Flooding in the Caddo Parish Regions of Northwest Louisiana
(2018)Urban flooding is a challenge for many parts of the world, and Caddo Parish, Louisiana, is no exception. Caddo Parish, located in Northwestern Louisiana on the banks of the Red River, has been the subject of intense flooding ... -
Examining the Prevalence of Financial Exploitation of Individuals Suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia Related Diseases in Texas
(2017)The Alzheimer’s Association of Houston and Southeast Texas (Association) is committed to expanding care and services for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease through awareness, research, and legislation. The Association ... -
Exploring Income Inequality & Economic Mobility in the City of Bryan
(2018)Although not specific to the City of Bryan, income inequality is a local reality and results in perpetuated intergenerational economic stagnation. This capstone project conducts research relating to income inequality both ... -
Garment Worker Diaries: A China Strategy for MFO
(2019)Due to the emergence of China’s middle class and the growing global influence of Chinese investment, Microfinance Opportunities (MFO) views Chinese actors as significant stakeholders in the apparel industry in South and ... -
Habitat for Humanity: An Exploratory Study on Homeownership Quality of Life
(2018)Habitat for Humanity International (HHI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded to help build simple and decent homes seeking to put God’s love into action in communities ( B/CS Habitat for Humanity , 2018). The ...