By: Rachael Andrews In his most recent research article, “Threat-Inducing Violent Events Exacerbate Social Desirability Bias in Survey Responses,” Dr. Shane Singh, along with his co-author, investigates the connection between
Author Archive
May 2021
Homestead exemptions and rural school funding: SPIA professor researches the connection
By: Rachael Andrews Dr. Alex Combs, assistant professor of public administration and policy, recently published research on the connection between homestead exemptions and funding for rural education systems. His article,
Apr 2021
SPIA community seeks to advance diversity and inclusion with new initiative
By: Rachael Andrews The Department of International Affairs has established a Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, which began in Fall 2020. The working group is dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity,
Apr 2021
SPIA professor studies the rise of far-right candidates in the 2018 Brazil election
By: Rachael Andrews The popularity of far-right candidates in democratic elections is growing worldwide. Mollie Cohen, assistant professor of international affairs, is shedding light on the phenomena through an exploration
Mar 2021
SPIA professor Lozano-Rojas examines information seeking behaviors amidst COVID-19 pandemic
By: Rachael Andrews Dr. Lozano-Rojas, assistant professor of Public Administration and Policy, has investigated how the public responds to information and policies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with several co-authors,
Feb 2021
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with with Joseph Ornstein
SPIA is excited to introduce Joseph Ornstein! Joseph Ornstein earned his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2018. His research interests focus on statistical methodology, computational social science, and
Feb 2021
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with Emily Bell
SPIA is excited to introduce Emily Bell! Emily Bell earned her PhD from the University of Arizona in 2018. Her main research interests involve peoples’ worldviews and values, and how
Jan 2021
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with with Alex Combs
SPIA is excited to introduce Alex Combs! Alex Combs received his PhD from the University of Kentucky in 2018. His main research interests revolve around education finance and policy. He
Jan 2021
New Faculty Fridays: Q&A with Felipe Lozano-Rojas
SPIA is excited to introduce Felipe Lozano-Rojas! Felipe Lozano-Rojas received his PhD from Indiana University-Bloomington in 2020. His main research areas are the intersection of public finance and social policy,
Jan 2021
SPIA Emerging Leader works toward a career of public service
By: Rachael Andrews Maheen-Arzoo Chranya, AB ‘21, experienced an eye-opening opportunity through SPIA’s Emerging Leaders program in the summer of 2018. Maheen’s parents emigrated from India and Pakistan, and despite
