Policy Analyst
Mathilda Scott serves as a policy analyst at the Rockefeller Institute focusing on environmental and health policies and supporting the Institute’s broad range of research topics. She holds a BA from Mount Holyoke College and an MS from the University of Utah and continues to pursue a PhD in sociology. Previously, she worked at the USDA Rural Development in affordable housing.
Red, White, and Drones? Evolving Firework Regulations and the Rise of Greener Celebrations
June 30, 2025
As we draw close to July 4th, Mathilda Scott looks at federal, state, and local regulations on fireworks and how drone light shows are becoming an alternative. Continue Reading...
New York and Other States Enact More School Cell Phone Bans/Restrictions
May 19, 2025
This blog provides details on New York State's provision requiring school districts to implement a “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget and an overview of similar restrictions recently passed in other states. Continue Reading...
School Cell Phone Bans & Restrictions
March 10, 2025
As New York State considers a cell phone ban in schools, Rockefeller Institute researchers examine the evidence and considerations for implementation. Continue Reading...
Re & Deconstructing Federal Environmental Protections: Part II
January 29, 2025
The second in this two-part blog series summarizes the Trump administration’s stated commitments and its anticipated reprisal of efforts to deconstruct federal regulatory systems across a handful of key environmental issue areas. Continue Reading...
Re & Deconstructing Federal Environmental Protections: Part I
January 24, 2025
The first in this two-part blog series on federal environmental protections examines what was accomplished in rebuilding protections during the Biden administration. Continue Reading...
