I study American politics with a focus on education policy. My research and teaching interests include political behavior, policy feedback, and K12 education policy. I am particularly interested in the feedback effects of public education on the political development of children .
PSCI 1101 - Introduction to American Politics
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Spring 2026
Emphasizes interrelations among levels and branches of government, formal and informal institutions, processes, and behavior.
PSCI 2106 - Introduction to Public Policy Analysis
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Spring 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Studies policymaking processes in American government, factors shaping public decision, and issues and questions relevant to political inquiry.
PSCI 7306 - Program Evaluation
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Spring 2025
Focuses on applying the tools of causal inference and program evaluation to various policy issues. The course materials explore whether programs meet their desired goals. There are a number of ways in which the �effectiveness� of a program can be defined and measured. Empirical applications based on real-world data will be drawn from a wide range of policy areas, including education, welfare, unemployment, discrimination, health, immigration, the environment, and economic development. Previously offered as a special topics course.
