ASU School of Public Affairs

#ASUSPA recently welcomed Jeri Williams, former Phoenix police chief, as a guest speaker in our PAF 112 class. She shared her powerful journey and inspired us with her leadership and wisdom. Thank you, Chief Williams, for making a lasting impact on our class!

This week the Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory was thrilled to host elections officials and experts from around the country to discuss how AI can make our elections more efficient and improve the voter experience. Thanks to all the professionals who contributed to an engaging conversation about how governments, universities, and the private sector can work together to improve our democracy!

ASU's School of Public Affairs invites you on an exclusive VIP tour of Luke Air Force Base! ?? Get up close with fighter jets, meet Air Force personnel and explore civilian-military collaboration. Free bus transportation from Tempe & Downtown Phoenix campuses! Pre-arrival background check required. spots—register today. https://bit.ly/LAFBTour

???? NEW: Economyths of Work, Value, and Success in America by Elisa Bienenstock and Skaidra Smith-Heisters of Arizona State University Economyths of Work, Value, and Success in America is an examination and critique of the economic #mythologies about opportunity and prosperity that underlie our discussions and decision making about public policy. Elisa Jayne Bienenstock and Skaidra Smith-Heisters expose the rich mythology that has emerged since the founding of #America, investigating themes such as individualism, self-determination, community, and collective action. A free chapter is available at: https://lnkd.in/dwGMcKEN For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dMnCd3gd Endorsement by david s. meyer #Sociology #AmericanHistory #AmericanFolklore #Economics #SocialPsychology #PublicPolicy #PoliticalScience

One of the things that I love about Arizona State University is that every single administrator is in the classroom. We all teach at least a class a year online or in person. Our ASU School of Public Affairs faculty, Michael Crow and Derrick Anderson, teach PAF 547 Science, Technology and Public Affairs helping students explore the role of government and policy in technology development. You can read more about their innovative course here: https://lnkd.in/ds8bTRMu

Calling emergency management professionals! Apply for the Fulbright Specialist Program in Guatemala to help strengthen disaster response information management. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 10, 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dVU5BNgC

Interested in a month-long trip to Guatemala through the #FulbrightSpecialistProgram? Are you an emergency management professional or academic? This could be a great opportunity for a future capstone project for an EMHS student at ASU School of Public Affairs and others. Here is are the program and application details. Host Institution: Guatemala City Project Title: “Strengthening Info Management - Emergency Operations Center” (P009562) Proposed Timeframe: This project may take place between May and September, 2025, but ideally between May and June. Location of Project: Guatemala Project Description: Optimize the handling of information during emergencies in Guatemala. Although CONRED (Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres, or The National Coordination for Disaster Reduction) already has a methodology and system in place for information management, we seek to evaluate whether some of the practices and methodologies used in the United States can be implemented or adapted to improve effectiveness and efficiency in disaster response. The goal is to strengthen decision-making and coordination between regions, thus improving the capacity to respond to natural disasters, in a context where infrastructure and logistical resources are limited. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with National Emergency Response Institutions with limited resources. In addition, the Specialist must speak Spanish fluently. How to Apply Applicants must meet all program eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship. A complete list of U.S. applicant eligibility criteria can be found at https://lnkd.in/gPYZRtu6. Applicants must submit a CV and a completed “Submission of Interest Form” (https://bit.ly/3AfgGOJ) via email to [email protected] no later than Monday, March 10, 2025 to be considered as a candidate.

See what our faculty members have been up to! Read their recent publications here: https://lnkd.in/gpCjg2kC

Join us at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, in UCENT 480A for an informational session on careers at the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Meet GAO staff, learn about internship and employment opportunities and enjoy lunch on us. ?? Open to all majors – don’t miss out! #WattsCollege

?? Interested in a career in local government? Join us for a virtual info session on the Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship in Urban Management! Learn about the fellowship, application process and how it can shape your future. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dydytSe8 ?? Tuesday, Feb. 4 | ? 6 p.m. |??Online