Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Public Administration

Companies can benefit from working with academic researchers in Public Administration in several ways. These experts can provide valuable insights and analysis on public policy issues, helping companies navigate complex regulatory environments. They can also offer evidence-based strategies for effective public administration, improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Academic researchers can conduct research studies and evaluations to assess the impact of public programs and policies, providing companies with data-driven recommendations. Additionally, they can offer training and capacity-building programs to enhance employees' knowledge and skills in public administration. Collaborating with academic researchers in Public Administration can ultimately lead to better decision-making, improved public relations, and increased social impact for companies.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Public Administration include Jo Boaler, William Forster, Sutirtha Bagchi, Dr Abiodun Alao, Catherine Tucker, Elizabeth Groff, C. Malik Boykin, Ph.D., Dr. James C. Kaufman, Dr. Anthony (Tony) Homan, and Keerty Nakray.

Jo Boaler

Palo Alto, California, United States of America
25 Years Experience
Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University
Education

King's College London

PhD, Mathematics Education / 1996

London

University of Liverpool

BsC, Psychology / 1985

Liverpool
Experience

Stanford University Stanford Humanities Center

Professor / 1998 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (29)
mathematics education
equity
gender
mindset
learning
And 24 more
About
Dr Jo Boaler is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University, and the co-founder of youcubed. Her PhD won the national award for educational research in the UK and her book: Experiencing School Mathematics won the ‘Outstanding Book of the Year’ award for education in Britain. She is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain), and a former president of the International Organization for Women and Mathematics Education (IOWME). She is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ‘Early Career Award’ and the NCSM Kay Gilliland Equity Award (2014). She is the author of nine books and numerous research articles. Her latest book is Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students’ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (2016), and is published by Wiley. She serves as an advisor to several Silicon Valley companies.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

81 total publications

Achieving Elusive Teacher Change through Challenging Myths about Learning: A Blended Approach

Education Sciences / Jul 04, 2018

Anderson, R., Boaler, J., & Dieckmann, J. (2018). Achieving Elusive Teacher Change through Challenging Myths about Learning: A Blended Approach. Education Sciences, 8(3), 98. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci8030098

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William Forster

16 Years Experience
Associate Professor and Editor in Entrepreneurial Psychology
Education

University of Virginia

PhD, Darden Graduate School of Business / May, 2009

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

MBA, Technology Management & Finance / May, 2003

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
Experience

Oregon State University Cascades

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy / September, 2023 — Present

Willamette University

Associate Professor of Strategic Management / August, 2018 — August, 2023

Lehigh University

Associate Professor of Management / August, 2016 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (8)
Psychology and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Passion
Effectuation
Business Ethics
Management of Technology and Innovation
And 3 more
About
Bill Forster is an award-winning associate professor of innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic management and an experienced leader. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and researches how expert entrepreneurs make decisions, act, and interact to create value and innovate. His research has been published in premier academic journals, including the Academy of Management Review (AMR), the Journal of Business Venturing (JBV), Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and the Journal of Business Ethics. Bill served on the editorial review board of both AMR and JBV and is currently an Editor (Psychology and Entrepreneurship) for JBV. He teaches innovation, strategic management, entrepreneurial investing, and new venture development courses. <br> He has previously taught at the US Air Force Academy, Lehigh University, and Willamette University and is currently at Oregon State University. Before joining academia, Bill served twelve years as an Air Force officer, leading high technology development programs and consulting with the Air Force, DoD, and other federal agencies. This leadership experience and knowledge gained in academia allow him to consult on various topics, including innovation, leadership, and strategy. He consults on various topics, including innovation, leadership, and strategy. He has worked with various for and not-for-profit companies in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Oregon.

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Sutirtha Bagchi

Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States of America
12 Years Experience
Associate Professor of Economics with a rich set of experiences spanning the commercial and educational sectors. Proficient with the use of legal databases like CaseText, WestLaw, and LexisPlus.
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ph.D., Business Economics / December, 2014

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

M.A., Economics / August, 2013

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

Purdue University West Lafayette

MBA, General Management / May, 2006

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
Experience

Villanova University

Associate Professor of Economics / August, 2021 — Present

Assistant Professor of Economics / August, 2014 — August, 2021

McKinsey & Company

Associate / July, 2006 — August, 2008

Worked as an Associate with McKinsey & Company working out of their Pittsburgh office, consulting with clients primarily primarily in the consumer packaged goods and retail space.

FedEx Services

Summer Intern / June, 2005 — August, 2005

Tasked with sketching a customer profile for the Kinko's customer in light of FedEx's acquisition of Kinko's in 2004.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (9)
Political Economy
State and Local Public Finance
Regulation
Economics and Econometrics
Finance
And 4 more
About
Sutirtha Bagchi is an Associate Professor of Economics at Villanova University where he teaches courses in microeconomics and public economics. Dr. Bagchi has a Ph.D. in Business Economics and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. He also received an MBA from Purdue University West Lafayette, in addition to a B. Tech. (With Honors) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

24 total publications

The political economy of tax enforcement: a look at the Internal Revenue Service from 1978 to 2010

Journal of Public Policy / Sep 28, 2015

Bagchi, S. (2015). The political economy of tax enforcement: a look at the Internal Revenue Service from 1978 to 2010. Journal of Public Policy, 36(3), 335–380. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0143814x1500029x

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Dr Abiodun Alao

4 Years Experience
Research Associate in Information Systems with Publications in ICT4D, Sustainable ICT, Management Information Systems, Social Policy
Education

University of Cape Town

PhD, Information Systems / July, 2019

Cape Town
Experience

University of Johannesburg, Bunting Campus

Postdoctoral / July, 2019 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (12)
Social Policy
Management Information Systems
ICT4D
Sustainable ICT
Innovation Management
And 7 more
About
Dr. Abiodun (Abbey) Alao holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Cape Town and is a dedicated researcher and teaching fellow with a strong academic background. Her passion for research is evident, and she currently serves as a research associate at the University of Johannesburg. Throughout her career, Abiodun has actively mentored and supervised projects spanning diverse fields such as Management Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology for Development, Sustainable ICT, Development Communication, Innovative Management, Health Informatics, Information Learning, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). She has made significant contributions to academia through her publications, which include journals, chapters, and conference papers. Her approach is characterized by a multidisciplinary investigative perspective, with a focus on Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a catalyst for information and knowledge management. Her work addresses various social implications of ICT, and organization development with a particular emphasis on their impact on the well-being of individuals and society as a whole.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

12 total publications

Telecentres’ contribution to women's empowerment in rural areas of South Africa

Information Technology for Development / Nov 04, 2021

Alao, A., Chigona, W., & Brink, R. (2021). Telecentres’ contribution to women’s empowerment in rural areas of South Africa. Information Technology for Development, 28(4), 747–776. https://doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2021.1991871

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Catherine Tucker

12 Years Experience
Advertising & Economics Professor at MIT
Education

Stanford University

PhD, Economics / 2005

Stanford, California, United States of America

University of Oxford

BA, Politics, Philosophy and Economics / 1999

Oxford
Experience

MIT

Professor / 2011 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (23)
Marketing
Economics
Regulation
IT
Information Systems
And 18 more
About
Catherine Tucker is a Professor of Economics and Data Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is also a member of the MIT Sloan School of Management's faculty. She is a world-renowned expert in the fields of big data, machine learning, and consumer behavior. She has worked extensively on the use of data science to improve public policy and has been a consultant to government agencies and businesses around the world. In addition to her academic work, she is a popular speaker and has been featured in many media outlets, including The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

94 total publications

Encryption and the loss of patient data

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management / May 24, 2011

Miller, A. R., & Tucker, C. E. (2011). Encryption and the loss of patient data. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 30(3), 534–556. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.20590

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Elizabeth Groff

16 Years Experience
Professor, Criminal Justice, Temple University
Education

University of Maryland, College Park

PhD, Geography / 2006

College Park, Maryland, United States of America

University of Maryland, College Park

MA, Criminology and Criminal Justice / 2005

College Park, Maryland, United States of America

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MA, Geography / 1994

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
Experience

Temple University

Professor / August, 2007 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (18)
crime and place
crime prevention
policing
agent-based modeling
Law
And 13 more
About
Elizabeth Groff is a professor of Geography and Criminology at Temple University. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Maryland, College Park (2006), and MA degrees in both Geography from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1994) and Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland, College Park (2005). Her expertise combines detailed analysis of physical landscapes, geographical research, geographic information systems analysis, and popular culture. Her research interests include urban security and crime mapping, the social and economic aspects of urban development, the socio-political dynamics of aging and changing metropolitan regions, and the intersections of race, gender, and place. She has published numerous articles and has presented at various conferences throughout the country.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

86 total publications

Exploring the relationship between foot and car patrol in violent crime areas

Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies &amp; Management / Mar 01, 2013

Groff, E. R., Johnson, L., Ratcliffe, J. H., & Wood, J. (2013). Exploring the relationship between foot and car patrol in violent crime areas. Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies &amp; Management, 36(1), 119–139. https://doi.org/10.1108/13639511311302506

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C. Malik Boykin, Ph.D.

3 Years Experience
Assistant Professor at Brown University with publications on systemic racism in organizations and algorithmic bias
Education

University of California, Berkeley

Ph.D., Social Psychology / July, 2018

Berkeley, California, United States of America

Columbia University

M.A., Social Organizational Psychology / May, 2013

New York, New York, United States of America

University of Maryland Global Campus

B.S., Psychology / May, 2009

Adelphi, Maryland, United States of America
Experience

Brown University

Assitant Professor / July, 2020 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (11)
prejudice
discrimination
hierarchy
algorithmic bias
mentorship
And 6 more
About
Dr. C. Malik Boykin is currently an Assistant Professor at Brown University, where he teaches courses in social psychology. He is the P.I. of the RISE (Racial Identity in Social Environments) Lab at Brown University where his students spans topics from behavioral genetics, to algorithmic bias, to bias reduction in medicine.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

10 total publications

Racial Inequality in Academia: Systemic Origins, Modern Challenges, and Policy Recommendations

Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences / Feb 11, 2021

Dupree, C. H., & Boykin, C. M. (2021). Racial Inequality in Academia: Systemic Origins, Modern Challenges, and Policy Recommendations. Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 8(1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.1177/2372732220984183

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Dr. James C. Kaufman

10 Years Experience
Professor at University of Connecticut, Expert in Creativity
Education

Yale University

PhD, Cognitive Psychology

New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Experience

University of Connecticut

Professor / 2013 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (42)
Creativity
giftedness
personality
intelligence
meaning
And 37 more
About
James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. He has written or edited more than 50 books. These include: the recently published *The Creativity Advantage* (Cambridge); the forthcoming *Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters* (with Dana P. Rowe; Routledge); two editions of *Cambridge Handbook of Creativity* (with Robert J. Sternberg) and five other Cambridge Handbooks; two editions of *Creativity 101* (Springer); and a book on terrible baseball pitchers with his father and a book on pseudoscience with his wife. James has developed many theories, most notably the Four C’s (with Ron Beghetto). He has developed several self-report measures of creativity and is currently focusing on positive outcomes of creativity. James has won many awards, including Mensa’s research award, the Torrance Award from the National Association for Gifted Children, the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children’s International Creativity Award, and APA’s Berlyne, Arnheim, and Farnsworth awards. He co-founded two major journals, *Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts* and *Psychology of Popular Media Culture* and is the current Senior Associate Editor for *Creativity Research Journal*. He has tested Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s creativity on CNN; written the book and lyrics to the musical *Discovering Magenta* (which played NYC and has a cast album); and appeared onscreen, complete with white lab coat, in the comic book documentary *Independents*.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

227 total publications

Positive Creativity in a Negative World

Education Sciences / Mar 09, 2022

Kaufman, J. C., & Glăveanu, V. (2022). Positive Creativity in a Negative World. Education Sciences, 12(3), 193. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12030193

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Dr. Anthony (Tony) Homan

Washington, DC
35 Years Experience
Dr. Homan provides sophisticated economic, econometric, and policy analysis based on over 30 years of proven experience as a leader in both the public and the private sectors. Experience includes cost-benefit analysis, competition analysis, infrastructure grants, measuring program and regulatory effectiveness, econometrics, and project finance. Dr. Homan has been the Deputy Chief Economist of U.S. DOT, a big-4 consultant at KPMG, a consultant at HDR, Director of Economics & Competition Analysis at the US Federal Maritime Commission, the Chief Economist at the US Coast Guard and he was also a Lead Aviation Economist at the Mitre Corporation. He was also a Senior Financial Economist at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dr. Homan has presented and published research in the areas of transportation, homeland security, program effectiveness, project finance, and securities markets.
Education

George Mason University

Ph.D, Economics / August, 1995

Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America
Experience

US Department of Transportation

Deputy Chief Economist

2009-2017 Dr. Homan provided support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and the Under Secretary for Policy and managed complex economic studies and lead major policy initiatives. Advised USDOT leadership on cost-benefit analysis for significant DOT regulatory proposals and impact of proposed policy on achieving DOT strategic goals. Worked with the Office of General Counsel on resolving issues with the Modal Administrations and in negotiations with the White House (OMB). Oversaw benefit cost analysis (BCA) review for infrastructure grant programs and prepared BCA guidance. Served as a point person for intermodal freight issues within the Office of the Secretary.

Federal Maritime Commission

Director of Economics & Competition Analysis

2017-2020 Advised the Chairman, Commissioners, the General Counsel, and other senior FMC staff on policy matters, freight logistics, and on anti-trust issues. Lead a program to analyze and monitor the competitive impact of agreements between shipping lines and between terminal operators. Established Quality Management System for monitoring ongoing agreements. Responsible for preparing major portions of the Chairman’s testimony before congressional subcommittees. Briefed Congressional and Senate staff. Discussed issues with, and was quoted in trade publications (e.g., Freightwaves).

US Coast Guard

Chief Economist

2004-2007 Responsible for directing a program of economic research and analysis to support the Coast Guard’s regulatory program and policy development. Developed tools to model the economic impact of policy changes. Planed and directed economic studies and cost-benefit analysis of proposed regulations.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (8)
Economics and Econometrics
Sociology and Political Science
Transportation
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Geography, Planning and Development
And 3 more
About
Recently retired Principal Economist and former senior federal government thought leader in transportation, regulatory, program management, and finance. Currently available for short term engagements, public and private sector Board opportunities, and strategic consulting.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

7 total publications

Role of BCA in TIGER grant reviews: common errors and influence on the selection process

Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis / Jan 01, 2014

Homan, A. C. (2014). Role of BCA in TIGER grant reviews: common errors and influence on the selection process. Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis, 5(1), 111–135. https://doi.org/10.1515/jbca-2013-0018

A Statistical Analysis of the Role of Benefit–Cost Analysis in Awarding TIGER Grants

Public Works Management &amp; Policy / Jul 30, 2013

Homan, A. C., Adams, T. M., & Marach, A. J. (2013). A Statistical Analysis of the Role of Benefit–Cost Analysis in Awarding TIGER Grants. Public Works Management &amp; Policy, 19(1), 37–50. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724x13495185

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Keerty Nakray

12 Years Experience
Sociology, Social Policy and Public Health (Social Impact Consultant; DEI)
Education

Queen's University

PhD, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work / December, 2010

Belfast

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

M Phil, Humanities and Social Sciences / September, 2005

Mumbai

University of Mumbai

Masters in Social Work , College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan / June, 2002

Mumbai
Experience

Yenepoya Medical College

OP Jindal Global University Jindal Global Law School

Associate Professor / June, 2012 — 2015

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Public Administration
Other Research Expertise (12)
Gender Budgets
Comparative Welfare States
Child Poverty
Social Policy
Sociology and Political Science
And 7 more
About
Dr. Keerty Nakray is an academic, researcher, administrator, consultant and author specializing in the sustainable development goals (SDGs); the environment; social governance; diversity, equality, and inclusion; comparative welfare and social policies; gender and social policy; and children and disability. She has edited and authored over 40 evidenced-based publications on a wide variety of those topics. She has extensive expertise in evidence-based research and feminist approaches to preventing gender-based violence and public health. She has developed and implemented intervention training for healthcare providers on identifying and referring victims of violence and abuse. Specifically, her work serves hard-to-reach groups (survivors of violence and abuse, child brides, impoverished populations) using mixed methods, quantitative surveys, and participatory community/action, research, and feminist approaches. Keerty received her PhD from Queens University, Belfast. Among her many publications, she is co-editor of Social and Economic Transitions in China and India: Welfare and Policy Changes; Social Science Research Ethics for a Globalising World: Interdisciplinary and Cross- Cultural Perspectives (Routledge Advances in Research Methods); and Gender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Public Health: International Perspectives on Budgets and Policies.
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

45 total publications

Debate: Gender budgeting: does it really work? Some experiences from India

Policy &amp; Politics / Apr 01, 2009

Nakray, K. (2009). Debate: Gender budgeting: does it really work? Some experiences from India. Policy &amp; Politics, 37(2), 307–310. https://doi.org/10.1332/030557309x445212

Gender budgeting and public policy: the challenges to operationalising gender justice in India

Policy &amp; Politics / Oct 01, 2015

Nakray, K. (2015). Gender budgeting and public policy: the challenges to operationalising gender justice in India. Policy &amp; Politics, 43(4), 561–577. https://doi.org/10.1332/030557314x13914333479951

Child Poverty and Ecological Contexts of Deprivation and Well‐being: A Critical Review of Budgeting and Social Policy in India

Social Policy &amp; Administration / Oct 21, 2015

Nakray, K. (2015). Child Poverty and Ecological Contexts of Deprivation and Well‐being: A Critical Review of Budgeting and Social Policy in India. Social Policy &amp; Administration, 49(6), 752–784. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.12168

Gender, welfare state regimes and social policy beyond advanced capitalism: Pathways to decommodification in middle‐income countries

Social Policy &amp; Administration / Feb 12, 2021

Nakray, K. (2021). Gender, welfare state regimes and social policy beyond advanced capitalism: Pathways to decommodification in <scp>middle‐income</scp> countries. Social Policy &amp; Administration, 55(7), 1197–1223. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/spol.12711

India’s emerging social policy paradigm: productive, protective or what?

Journal of Asian Public Policy / Nov 25, 2016

Kühner, S., & Nakray, K. (2016). India’s emerging social policy paradigm: productive, protective or what? Journal of Asian Public Policy, 10(1), 40–56. https://doi.org/10.1080/17516234.2016.1258521

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Example Public Administration projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Public Administration?

Policy Analysis and Recommendations

An academic researcher in Public Administration can analyze existing policies and regulations relevant to a company's industry. They can provide recommendations for policy changes or improvements that align with the company's goals and interests. This can help the company navigate regulatory challenges and advocate for favorable policy outcomes.

Program Evaluation

Companies implementing public programs or initiatives can collaborate with academic researchers to evaluate their effectiveness. Researchers can design and conduct rigorous evaluations, collecting data and analyzing outcomes. This evaluation can provide valuable insights into program impact, identify areas for improvement, and inform future decision-making.

Strategic Planning

Academic researchers in Public Administration can assist companies in developing strategic plans that align with public policy goals and societal needs. They can conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends, assess stakeholder interests, and recommend strategies for achieving organizational objectives while considering public administration principles.

Public Opinion Research

Companies can collaborate with academic researchers to conduct public opinion research on issues relevant to their industry. This research can provide insights into public attitudes, preferences, and concerns, helping companies tailor their messaging, products, and services to better meet customer expectations and societal demands.

Capacity Building and Training

Academic researchers can offer capacity-building programs and training sessions to enhance employees' knowledge and skills in public administration. This can include workshops on policy analysis, program evaluation, strategic planning, and other relevant topics. By investing in employee development, companies can improve their internal capacity for effective public administration.