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Sharyn O'Halloran, the George Blumenthal professor of political economics at Columbia University in New York, is a leading professional in topics relating to economic growth, international trade, and political representation of minorities. In addition to numerous publications, speaking at various seminars, and teaching, Sharyn O'Halloran is an avid marathon runner and was one of 16,211 runners accepted into the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon.

The TCS New York City Marathon began in 1970 and was organized by Vince Chiappetta and Fred Lebow. It was held entirely in Central Park and only had 127 entrants. Of those, just one was female, but she ultimately dropped out of the event due to sickness. The entry fee was $1, and the 55 who completed the marathon were given recycled bowling and baseball trophies and inexpensive watches to commemorate their success.

Within six years, the event had grown to include over 2,000 entrants and moved from Central Park to the city streets. The new course went through five boroughs in New York City and included five bridges. Miki Gorman and Bill Rodgers won the event that year and surpassed previous event records while doing so. In 1978, Grete Waitz, a Norwegian track Olympian, set the marathon world record of 2:32:30 at the event.

Today, the race continues to serve as an exercise in community spirit as it takes thousands of entrants through one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Sharyn O'Halloran serves as the George Blumenthal Professor of Political Economics at Columbia University. Outside of work, Sharyn O'Halloran remains involved with her community through several organizations, including New York Appleseed. New York City has among the most segregated school systems in the country, and this organization fights to change this fact.

Diversity and inclusion in the classroom have many benefits for all students. Academically, more diverse school systems have higher rates of college enrollment and higher average test scores. Diverse schools can help close racial achievement gaps while giving all students the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need for success later in life.

Civically, diverse classrooms reduce racial bias and help eliminate common stereotypes. Students in racially inclusive school systems have greater self-confidence and demonstrate stronger leadership skills. Also, students from these school systems tend to seek out integrated environments throughout their lives.

Economically, racial inclusion is an effective and inexpensive way of improving academic performance. Students who learn in diverse environments are better prepared to take part in the increasingly diverse global marketplace.

Since 1993, Sharyn O'Halloran has taught at Columbia University as the George Blumenthal Professor of Political Economics. When not working, Sharyn O'Halloran supports several local organizations, such as the Legal Action Center (LAC). This nonprofit advocates on behalf of people with HIV/AIDS, criminal records, and struggles with addiction.

Recently, the LAC filed a position paper pushing for better alternative-to-incarceration (ATI) and reentry programs. New York State has become nationally renowned for its programs, which have helped saved millions of dollars while also reducing prison populations and curbing crime rates. Historically, these programs have received strong bipartisan support.

The LAC paper calls for the restoration of more than $2 million in funding cuts from these programs in the Executive Budget and actually seeks additional money to strengthen the effort. This funding could help provide critical addiction and mental illness treatment, offer skills training to improve individuals' ability to find and retain employment, and create new avenues for reconnecting with families and for finding permanent housing after involvement with the criminal justice system.

A graduate of the University of California at San Diego's doctoral program, Sharyn O'Halloran works as the George Blumenthal Professor of Political Economy and a professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University in New York City. An avid runner, Sharyn O'Halloran participates in numerous races. In early 2017, received acceptance into the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon.

When the first New York City Marathon began in 1970, runners raced entirely in Central Park. Participants paid $1 to enter the race, and winners received inexpensive wristwatches as well as recycled bowling and baseball trophies. Six years later, the race expanded its route to include the area's five boroughs. Since then, the marathon has grown in number of runners and partnerships, including a collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which joined the efforts in 2014.

In March 2017, runners found out if they were selected to run in the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon, scheduled for November 5. As the world's largest marathon, it received the largest number of registrations in its history with 98,247. This represents a 20 percent increase compared to 2016. Of those who entered, 17 percent, equal to 16,211 runners, received a bib through a drawing. An additional 34,000 runners will garner entrance through other means, including running on behalf of a charity, achieving a qualifying time at a sanctioned race, or finishing nine New York Road Runner races and volunteering at one in a one-year span.

A chaired professor of political economics at Columbia University in New York City, Sharyn O'Halloran holds a bachelor of arts in economics and political science and both a master of arts and a doctorate in political science from the University of California, San Diego. In 2005, the American Political Science Association named Sharyn O'Halloran recipient of the Decade of Behavior Annual Research Award.

A partnership between approximately 70 behavioral and social sciences organizations, the Decade of Behavior celebrated its official launch at the Cannon House Office Building amid hundreds of Capitol Hill professionals on March 25, 2000. This multidisciplinary initiative concentrated on promoting the ability of the behavioral and social sciences to meet pressing societal challenges.

Beginning in 2000 and ending in 2010, the Decade of Behavior featured a different theme each year. The Decade of Behavior Research Award honored the accomplishments of up to five professionals who made significant contributions within these annual themes. Any of the roughly 70 organizations that supported and endorsed the Decade of Behavior were able to nominate potential awardees.

Experienced in economics and political science, Sharyn O'Halloran has served as a George Blumenthal professor of political economics at Columbia University since 1993. As a community-minded individual, Sharyn O'Halloran lends her support to several charities and community service organizations including the Legal Action Center.

A nonprofit law and policy organization that fights discrimination against people with criminal records, histories of addiction, or HIV/AIDS, the Legal Action Center opened its doors in 1973 under the direction of Arthur Liman. In 1998, the Legal Action Center honored its founder by launching the Arthur Liman Policy Institute, a state-of-the-art research group that significantly expanded the Center's public policy work through a combination of publication and education.

Major initiatives of the Arthur Liman Policy Institute include helping people with criminal records reenter society, examining the relationship between welfare reform and recovery from chemical dependence, and studying the effects of syringe exchange programs on regional drug use and the spread of HIV. It also has analyzed the effectiveness of New York State's controversial Rockefeller drug sentencing laws.

A professor of political economics, Dr. Sharyn O'Halloran teaches undergraduate- and graduate-level courses at Columbia University. Dr. Sharyn O'Halloran also participates in activities hosted by the American Political Science Association (APSA).

In 2016, APSA will host its 112th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Taking place at the Philadelphia Convention Center on September 1-4, the forum will cover topics related to the theme of Great Transformations: Political Science and the Big Questions of Our Time. The conference will encourage attendees to reflect on major challenges impacting social, technological, economics, and environmental spheres, as well as approaches to studying large and complex processes. Attendees should also expect discussions on comparative politics and new norms and policies.

APSA is accepting proposals for papers and roundtables. In addition, it seeks short course and workshop ideas that encourage hands-on participation. These activities should embrace adult learning principles while offering information that enhances knowledge in professional development or a subfield. The call for proposals is open through January 8, 2016.

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Sharyn O'Halloran, the George Blumenthal professor of political economics at Columbia University in New York, is a leading professional in topics relating to economic growth, international trade, and political representation of minorities. In addition to numerous publications, speaking at various seminars, and teaching, Sharyn O'Halloran is an avid marathon runner and was one of 16,211 runners accepted into the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon.

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Sharyn O'Halloran - George Blumenthal Professor of Political Economics - Columbia University

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