Public Policy
Research Paths for Informed Governance
We 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.
○ Recent News and Highlights
○ Related Strength: Health Disparities
○ Related Strength: Environmental Justice
○ Related Strength: Transportation and Urban Planning
Featured Faculty
A.J. Faas
Professor of Anthropology
Disasters, Environment, Displacement and Resettlement, Politics, Reciprocity, Cooperation
and Mutual Aid, Organizations, Memory
ORCID: 0000-0002-8758-5624
Grace Howard
Associate Professor of Justice Studies
Reproductive Justice, Law and Society, Gender and Politics, Gender and Crime
ORCID: 0000-0002-3377-8703
Ellen 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
Colin 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
Kezban 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
Potential collaborators and members of the media may contact us at officeofresearch@big5vn.com.
