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General News Aug 13, 2023

Public Administration's Behind-the-Scenes Role in Summer Adventures

The best time of the year is finally here. As temperatures grow warmer and days get longer, you may find yourself spending more time outdoors, maybe going to the park to relax or hiking on your favorite trail. You might …

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General News Aug 6, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Daniel Carpenter

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in academia? I began my academic career as a student of political theory. It was Gerald Mara, then Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Georgetown University, who taught f…

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General News Jul 30, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Robert A. Burton

What has been the most rewarding experience in your career so far? Without question, working at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was my most rewarding professional ex…

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General News Jul 16, 2023

Meet the Academy: Miles Murphy

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a Senior Research Analyst for the Academy’s Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships. My primary responsibilities include project management, research/…

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General News Jul 16, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: William B. Shear

What role did your childhood play in your public policy interest? I grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the 1960s. Like many members of the Baby Boom generation, I became interested, even fascinated, in the social, econo…

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General News Jul 9, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: James P. Pfiffner

What encouraged you to pursue a career in the field of public service? My commitment to public service stemmed from my education, scholarship, and experience with the American government. As I went through high schoo…

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General News Jul 2, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Carol S. Weissert (Ph.D.)

How have you been an advocate in your specific field? I am a federalism scholar and have worked over the years to encourage young scholars to study federalism and to help publish top articles on federalism through my ed…

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General News Jun 18, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Alan Abramson

Alan Abramson ('16): Director and Professor, Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise, Schar School of Public Policy and Government, George Mason University What area of public policy interests you the m…

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General News Jun 11, 2023

Meet Our Fellows: Barton Wechsler

Barton Wechsler (' 15): Dean Emeritus, Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri-Columbia Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in public administration? From an early age, I believed…

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General News Jun 11, 2023

Meet the Academy: Jillian McGuffey

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I currently serve as a Senior Research Associate for the Strategic Initiatives Team. In this role, I conduct research for the Grand Challenges in Public Admi…

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Standing Panel News May 17, 2023

A Call to Action: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Public Service

We are excited to announce a call to action – based in part on a recent National Academy of Public Administration Standing Panel discussion of Technology Leadership for Generative Artificial Intelligence. New and disrupt…

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Standing Panel News May 4, 2023

Standing Panel on Technology Leadership: Generative AI and Time for a Time Out?

Generative AI and Time for a Time Out? Thursday, May 4, 2023; 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. EDT The May meeting on the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership will focus on the question of if it might be time for generative AI to ta…

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