On the 15th episode of Art of Science, Drs. Adam Wiechman, Elizabeth Koebele, Margaret Garcia, and John (Marty) Anderies discuss their their new article, published in Policy Studies Journal. tinyurl.com/2s7puahd tinyurl.com/ckd8dne9 tinyurl.com/4zaeehaz tinyurl.com/ypddtv9c
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On the 14th episode of Art of Science, Drs. Keiichi Satoh, Antti Gronow, and Tuomas Ylä-Anttila discuss their new article, published in Policy Studies Journal. shorturl.at/hRz4n shorturl.at/M9k6F shorturl.at/Ia9fQ shorturl.at/sgo5O
CPDG Graduate Research Associate Shuping Wang recently won the Brownlow Best Paper Award from the journal Public Administration Review for her co-authored paper "Evidence-Based Practices and US State Government Civil Servants: Current Use, Challenges, and Pathways Forward". Congratulations, Shuping!
CPDG Graduate Research Associate Juan Sebastián Uribe Quintero recently presented two papers at the 2026 Conference on Policy Process Research! Check out the #COPPR26 program: lnkd.in/etb84aXd Learn more about Juan’s research: lnkd.in/eYgWwWKV
We are excited to welcome our new CPDG Faculty Research Affiliate, Myriam Grégoire-Zawilski! She is an Assistant Professor in Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, where her research focuses on #environmentalpolicy and #innovationpolicy. Learn more: lnkd.in/euMU5wzC
On Episode 13 of Art of Science, Peter Mortensen and Brooke Shannon discuss their article, "Agendas and instability in American local politics," published in @psjeditor.bsky.social. Watch: lnkd.in/ezvXSCZP Listen: lnkd.in/emNWERNU Transcript: lnkd.in/eCBt2DMd Article: lnkd.in/eQ-s7XHe
Exciting news! CPDG Faculty Research Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) received a $500,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for a 3-year study on rural electric co-ops adapting to demand shifts. Learn more: chass.ncsu.edu/people/graha...
CPDG Graduate Research Associate Jingni Zhang recently won the Best Poster Award for her poster, "Taxing EV Use by Time and Place," at the Association for Budgeting & Financial Management Annual Conference. Congratulations, Jingni! Learn more about her research: lnkd.in/exA4qHzS
Join us for the 2026 IGRI Doctoral Student Workshop on February 24-26, 2026 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM EST! This virtual workshop is designed for current Ph.D. students seeking advanced training in institutional analysis and the Institutional Grammar. Learn more and apply now: lnkd.in/eqXCg46b
Join us for the 2026 Institutional Analysis with the Institutional Grammar Training from January 7-30, 2026! This free, virtual learning experience is designed to introduce participants to institutional analysis through the lens of the Institutional Grammar. Learn more & register: lnkd.in/eiidEE_T
This week, three CPDG Graduate Research Associates are presenting their research at the 2025 APPAM Fall Research Conference in Seattle, WA! Check out the #2025APPAM program: lnkd.in/efr8jwUy Learn more about the team: lnkd.in/e5n8mPeK
Our next LAPPRI Research Seminar is just one week away! We hope to see you there. 🎉
Join us for the next LAPPRI Research Seminar on November 19th! Hosted by the Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative, this series features scholars who use policy process theories and methods to explore unique policy dynamics and challenges across Latin America. RSVP: lnkd.in/eKu8XfG3
Join us for the next LAPPRI Research Seminar on November 19th! Hosted by the Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative, this series features scholars who use policy process theories and methods to explore unique policy dynamics and challenges across Latin America. RSVP: lnkd.in/eKu8XfG3
Join us for our upcoming IGRI Research Seminar! 📅 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM EST 📍 Virtual (Note: Participants must RSVP to receive Zoom link) Gerard Conway (Brunel University of London) will present his research, “Norm Typology and the Study of Commons.” RSVP: lnkd.in/er2kmN4c
On Episode 12 of the Art of Science podcast, Geoboo Song, Saba Siddiki, Tomás Olivier, and Cali Curley discuss the editorial process behind PSJ's latest Policy Design Special Issue. Watch: lnkd.in/eCFwQnnR Listen: lnkd.in/e7vEbWxB Read the transcript: lnkd.in/e3SVUvf7 @psjeditor.bsky.social
This week, we are so excited to host @eakoebele.bsky.social (University of Nevada, Reno) as a CPDG Visiting Scholar! Her research focuses on collaborative environmental governance, water policy and management, disaster policy, public policy theory, and qualitative/mixed methods.
Check out our latest Research to Practice Brief: “What Municipalities Really Want: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence among New York State Municipal Leaders,” co-written by Nicholas Croce and Saba Siddiki. surface.syr.edu/cpdg/10/ #ai #NewYork #rurality #governance #technology #researchmethods
CPDG Faculty Research Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) was recently sub-awarded a $105,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The project is entitled “Soil & Water Conservation Districts.” Congratulations, Graham! Learn more: chass.ncsu.edu/people/graha...
Our first LAPPRI Research Seminar is just one week away! Fabiano Jorge Soares will be our guest speaker. We hope to see you there next Wednesday!
Join us for the first Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative (LAPPRI) Research Seminar on 17 September 2025 from 1-2PM EDT! Fabiano Jorge Soares will present on his research, “Steal or Starve: Does Investing in Food Security Reduce Crime? Evidence from São Paulo.” RSVP: lnkd.in/ebZfgAUg
CPDG Graduate Research Associate Shuping Wang (Syracuse University) will present at the American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting this week. Her presentation is entitled “Power Imbalance and Strategic Archetypes in Collaborative Governance.” Learn more: lnkd.in/eSt9mabp
CPDG Faculty Research Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) published a new article in Policy Sciences: “Transitioning from planning to implementation: comparing collaborative governance and developmental dynamics in 4 watersheds." Read it here: doi.org/10.1007/s110...
CPDG Graduate Associate Brandon Charles will present at the American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting next week. His presentation is entitled “Information Processing and Punctuated Equilibrium in Public Utility Regulation.” #conference #policy #research #politicalscience
CPDG Faculty Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) was recently appointed Associate Editor at Policy Design and Practice, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal aimed at improving public policy throughout the world. Congratulations, Graham! Learn more: lnkd.in/erPpEvQ7
Join us for the first Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative (LAPPRI) Research Seminar on 17 September 2025 from 1-2PM EDT! Fabiano Jorge Soares will present on his research, “Steal or Starve: Does Investing in Food Security Reduce Crime? Evidence from São Paulo.” RSVP: lnkd.in/ebZfgAUg
Join us for our next IGRI Research Seminar on Tuesday, September 2 from 12-1PM EST! Carlos Alberto Prieto Valero (European-University Viadrina) will present on his research, “Expanding the Comprehension of Governance in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems." RSVP: lnkd.in/e6QS7rsv
CPDG Faculty Affiliate Graham Ambrose (North Carolina State University) and Director Saba Siddiki (Syracuse University) published a new article in Public Administration: "Evaluating Conflict, Interest Advancement, and Representation in Collaborative Governance. Learn more: lnkd.in/eM53ZhjU
FINAL REMINDER: Register for our upcoming Policy Design Summer Studio by this Wednesday, August 20th! Those interested in registering after the deadline should contact the Center for Policy Design and Governance Coordinator directly via email. Register here: lnkd.in/eZT8QdZX
Our Policy Design Summer Studio will feature sessions on: 📃 #policydesign in challenging times 🔎 #behaviorialscience for policymaking 💻 #ai for policy development ⚖️ #collaborative policy design It will also offer optional sessions for #researchers and #educators. RSVP by Aug. 20: lnkd.in/eZT8QdZX
Our Policy Design Summer Studio will feature sessions on: 📃 #policydesign in challenging times 🔎 #behaviorialscience for policymaking 💻 #ai for policy development ⚖️ #collaborative policy design It will also offer optional sessions for #researchers and #educators. RSVP by Aug. 20: lnkd.in/eZT8QdZX
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new initiative: the Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative (LAPPRI)! LAPPRI will serve as a hub for scholars dedicated to advancing policy process research in Latin America. @tomasolivier.bsky.social #policyprocess #research #LatinAmerica
Summer isn’t over yet! There’s still time to register for the Policy Design Summer Studio on August 23-24. This online weekend workshop will explore how to incorporate #behavioralscience, #ai, and #collaboration into #policydesign. Register now: syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...