Public Management and Leadership ·
The Teacher Down the Hall
SPA professor examines the impact of types of teacher experience and peer characteristics on educational outcomes by race.
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The cornerstone of SPA's success is its esteemed faculty, comprised of prolific scholars, researchers, lecturers, executives, and ambassadors – all leaders in their field. They delve into the complex and pressing issues of our time, yielding real-world, practical solutions for pressing problems. Read below for our latest research highlights organized by topic.
Featured Research News
Criminology ·
Pre-trial Detention: A Transpartisan Issue?
New SPA Assistant Professor Stacie St. Louis reveals a surprising convergence in public opinion on the matter across party lines.
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Political Science ·
Political Compliance, Gender, and “the China Caseâ€
SPA professor examines political behavior among Confucius Institute teachers.
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Featured Policy Briefs
Policy Brief ·
Beyond the Classroom: The Case for Public Preschool
An SPA Policy Brief
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Featured Publications
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- , Anna Amirkhanyan, Fei Roberts, Kenneth J Meier, Miyeon Song, Public Administration
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Criminology
Examining the causes of crime and the the operation of the criminal justice system.
Environmental Policy
Conducting research on both policy processes and the effects of environmental issues on health and well-being.
Health Policy & Management
Analyzing the connection between public health disparities, racial inequality, and how economic insecurity can exacerbate public health issues.
Homeland Security Policy
Researching current issues facing U.S. law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security agencies.Â
Nonprofit Management
Focusing broadly on organizational behavior of public, nonprofit, and socially entrepreneurial organizations.
Policy Analysis
Evaluating the implementation of public policy and its outcomes on society.
Political Science
Dissecting systems of government and analyzing political activity and behavior.
Public Finance and Budget
Analyzing how governments generate and use public funds to provide goods and services.
Public Management and Leadership
How governments at all levels can effectively deliver goods and services to diverse populations across policy areas.
Social Policy
Illuminating pressing social problems, inequities, and potential policy solutions to the most pressing issues of our day.
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SPA Hosts Five Research Journals
SPA now hosts five journals that span public affairs, government, and law subject matter. Our faculty expertise is a draw for these journals, and we are honored to play a leadership role for these excellent publications.SPA Summer Academy
SPA Summer Academy Scholars underrepresented among public affairs faculty receive quality feedback on research projects and mentoring advice on strategic planning of an academic career.
Communicate Your Findings!
Are you an SPA Faculty member interested in communicating your latest research? Contact Chay Rao, SPA's Assistant Dean for Communications & Marketing at crao@american.edu.