Public Policy

Research Paths for Informed Governance

person speaks in front of tons of media people with camerasWe explore diverse policy domains, from technology to emergency response to human rights, working toward interdisciplinary, evidence-based insights for informed governance. Focused on addressing social inequalities and environmental sustainability, our research fosters positive societal impact for effective public policy. Below is a rotating selection of our standout investigators in these areas.

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Featured Faculty

faasA.J. Faas
Professor of Anthropology
Disasters, Environment, Displacement and Resettlement, Politics, Reciprocity, Cooperation and Mutual Aid, Organizations, Memory
ORCID: 0000-0002-8758-5624

howardGrace Howard
Associate Professor of Justice Studies
Reproductive Justice, Law and Society, Gender and Politics, Gender and Crime
ORCID: 0000-0002-3377-8703

middaughEllen Middaugh
Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Development
Civic Engagement, Emerging Technology, Media Literacy, Social Media, Mixed Methods, Education, Youth Development
ORCID: 0000-0003-3357-9787

onitaColin Onita
Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance
Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management and Security, Information Services, Accounting Information Systems
ORCID: 0000-0003-1848-4202

yagci sokatKezban Yagci Sokat
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business Analytics
Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery, Humanitarian Operations, Public Health, Analytics for Social Good
ORCID: 0000-0003-0386-3146

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