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CUNY SPS alum Caitlyn McCain (MA Applied Theatre '23) was awarded the 2024 American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE) Distinguished Thesis Award for her master's thesis "Getting Free: Exploring Freedom Dreaming and Abolition Through Applied Theatre." The thesis explored how Applied Theatre, particularly participatory style drama, might create an environment where public school students and educators could dream, imagine, and rehearse new realities, making space for a more just and compassionate world.

Dr. Chelsea Hansen, a doctoral lecturer in the Psychology programs at CUNY SPS, is featured in the Forbes article "Social Media Can Create Unneeded Stress During The Holidays." In the piece, she offers tips on how to handle social media usage over the holidays.

CUNY SPS Academic Director Dr. Arthur J. O'Connor, who oversees the School's MS in Data Science and BS in Information Systems programs, offers an in-depth analysis of the government's recent AI workplace guidelines in the CIO.com article "US government AI Task Force offers recommendations — but are they really helpful to enterprises?" His suggestions include a list of steps organizations can take to align with the government's directives.

Dr. Arthur O'Connor, academic director of the CUNY SPS MS in data science and BS in information systems degree programs, is featured in the Computer World article "AI in the workplace is forcing younger tech workers to rethink their career paths." In the piece, Dr. O'Connor looks at how AI might be impacting older workers and offers advice on how to approach this trend in the contemporary workplace.

CUNY SPS alum Lorna Jhenise Cochran (BS Business '23) recently published her book "Becoming an Effective Leader: A Leadership Guide and Journal." Cochran's book contains practical, simplified, and comprehensive advice that challenges the notion that leaders are born. Cochrane combines practical insights with reflective prompts to build adaptable leadership skills. The guide provides actionable advice and exercises, while the journal encourages thoughtful growth.