As the need for community preparedness becomes more critical, a bachelor's degree in emergency management equips you to lead your community when disaster hits. 🚨 Prepare yourself to be a leader in a public sector career through coursework in community resilience and more! spa.asu.edu

New research shows that low pay and limited advancement opportunities are pushing skilled workers toward other careers, leaving the child-care sector struggling to attract and retain qualified professionals. Learn more in Foundation Professor Chris Herbst’s new discussion paper: bit.ly/3JaLc1a

🏙️ Interested in science and technology policy, emergency management or environmental policy? Gain hands-on experience, solve real-world challenges and conduct impactful research at the School of Public Affairs. Learn more at spa.asu.edu and be part of a #CommunityForGood.

We’re proud to celebrate Naomi Inegbenedion, one of only 100 students nationwide to receive the prestigious Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, recognizing her outstanding dedication to making a difference. 🎉 Read more about Naomi: bit.ly/3W5BpMM

To celebrate #OAweek, I’m pleased to share that in addition to print and eBook editions, my new book, Corporations at Climate Crossroads, published by @mitpress.bsky.social, is available #OpenAccess. Start reading here: direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon... @asupubaffairs.bsky.social @woods.stanford.edu

New research from Jieun Kim, a doctoral candidate at the School of Public Affairs, finds that public support isn’t always the deciding factor in climate adaptation. Instead, strong government capacity, staff expertise and strategic alliances can drive solutions. Read more: bit.ly/4m8JQ4B

@lilyhsueh.bsky.social shared insights from her new book, Corporations at Climate Crossroads, published by The MIT Press, which explores how businesses influence climate policy and public accountability and how they are influenced in return. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Don Siegel was recently interviewed by Faculti, about his article “Prosocial Technology Transfer: Lessons Learned and New Directions,” co-authored with Professor Maribel Guerrero and published in Academy of Management Perspectives. faculti.net/prosocial-te...

Entrepreneurship as an Academic Field: Taking Stock and New Directions" has been published! Co-authored by Maribel Guerrero, Don Siegel, Sophie Bacq, and Jonathan Pinto, the article examines the state of entrepreneurship research and future direction. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Chris Herbst, PhD, has published a paper titled “Effects of Center-Based Child Care on Disadvantaged Children: Evidence from a Randomized Research Design” in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. 📘 👉 Read the paper here: bit.ly/4maVOeI #Childcare #EarlyEducation #PolicyResearch

@profsp.bsky.social Shannon Portillo, school director and Coor Presidential Chair, co-authored “Race, Gender and Rules: How Intersectionality and Congruence Shape Leadership Perceptions” in the International Public Management Journal. 📖 Read more here: bit.ly/3JeirAi

Last week we welcomed the incoming 20th cohort of the ASU Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship with record-breaking numbers! ✅ 13 first-year fellows (Cohort 20) ✅ 8 second-year fellows (Cohort 19)

Students at the Higley Unified School District are getting a real say in how school funds are spent, thanks to a partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona and Arizona State University’s Participatory Governance Initiative. Read more: bit.ly/3Jaf2T8

Congratulations to ASU professor Monica Gaughan, recipient of a 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award! 🎉 🔗 Read more about Professor Gaughan and other ASU Fulbright scholars: bit.ly/4mgMIga

In a newly published article in PLOS Climate, SPA Associate Professor @lilyhsueh.bsky.social PhD, and co-authors chart a bold path forward for climate policy and governance. 🔗 Read the open-access article: bit.ly/3UGnyvv

Meet Rong Zuo, a PhD candidate at SPA and second-place winner in the poster competition at the 12th Annual Conference on Emerging Technologies and Science. Her research explores how institutions shape scientific innovation, aiming to support evidence-based policies that build public trust!

PhD candidate Clement Mensah Damoah’s paper, "Disability and Digital Inequality: Understanding the Impact of Different Disabilities and Socio-Economic Factors on Internet Use in Ghana," has been accepted for publication. Clement has also been accepted as a Fellow of APSA. Congrats, Clement!

Faculty from the School of Public Affairs have been named among the world's best political scientists by Research.com. We're also proud to recognize colleagues from the School of Policy and Global Studies on this prestigious list. View the full rankings: bit.ly/4lh4CyZ

Bill Gates, a professor of practice and director of ASU's Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory, has launched the AI + Elections Clinic to train election officials on the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence in election administration. 🔗 Read the full story: [bit.ly/4jDQhuV]

Congratulations to SPA faculty on their well-earned promotions! 👏 Their work continues to shape the field and inspire future public affairs leaders.

PhD student Anne Snell received the Spring 2025 ASU Graduate Student Government’s Outstanding Research Award for her project, “Blessing or Curse? Consequences of Political Appointment for Executive Leadership.” Congrats Anne!!

Congratulations to Katie Ritchie, a 2025 Key into Public Service Scholar! Katie is passionate about educational equity and youth civic engagement. She received a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship through the Phi Beta Kappa Society's Key into Public Service program.

Congratulations to our 2025 School of Public Affairs award recipients! From standout students leading with purpose to faculty and staff going above and beyond in service, teaching, and research. Your achievements inspire our entire community!

ASU’s School of Public Affairs hosted its third Listening and Inclusion Lunch, uniting students, alumni, and community partners for meaningful dialogue. Thanks to all who joined—and to our Committee for Inclusive Strategies and Design, chaired by @lilyhsueh.bsky.social

Time-honored stories of rags-to-riches and rugged individualism are shaping how we spend money and vote, according to School of Public Affairs research professor Elisa Bienenstock. Read more about the new publication, Economyths of Work, Value and Success in America, here: bit.ly/3EpNzuI

Our graduate programs at the School of Public Affairs rose to #11 from #13 in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings. Read more about our new ranking here: bit.ly/42Aw3Me

We are excited to share that Kari Kent, Local Government Fellowship director, has been the Watts College New Staff Member of the Year. This recognition highlights Kari's commitment to shaping the next generation of public service professionals. Please join us in celebrating her!

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Sarah Bassett has been named the Watts College Public Service Educator of the Year! We are incredibly proud to have Sarah as part of the School of Public Affairs, and we look forward to the continued impact of her work.

On March 25, the School of Public Affairs-based Mechanics of Democracy Lab presented a bipartisan panel of elections officials for a discussion on the future of elections in the Western United States. Read about the forum here: bit.ly/4i0lsQr

Curious about our faculty’s latest work? Explore their recent publications here: bit.ly/4iU1VTf

Join Adrian Mancera as he presents a case study on Mexican youth sentenced to life in prison in Arizona. Hear Adrian from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at University Center, Room 822A. If you're unable to attend in person, we invite you to join the discussion via Zoom. bit.ly/4jhVlGI