FACULTY
MPP students are taught by and work closely with policy researchers at the Institute for Policy Studies. IPS, the university's primary policy research and teaching arm in the social sciences, boasts a distinguished staff of policy professionals covering economic development, housing and urban policy, human resource development policy, and all other major social issues. It stands at the cutting edge of policy research, including the non-profit sector in the U.S. and abroad. The large number of ongoing research projects leads to rich opportunities for students, including research assistantships, internships and study.
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David M. Altschuler, Ph.D.
Principal Research Scientist
195.685 Adolescents, Crime and Justice
Burt S. Barnow, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Research / Principal Research Scientist
195.611 Program Evaluation
195.683 Seminar: Applied Evaluation
180.351 Labor Economics
Sandra J. Newman, Ph.D.
Former Director / Professor of Policy Studies
195.477 Introduction to Urban Policy
195.478 Urban Policy Internship
195.609 Policy Analysis for the Real World
Demetra S. Nightingale, Ph.D.
Principal Research Scientist
195.652 Social Policy – Special Topics Seminar
195.654 Social Policy
195.683 Seminar: Applied Evaluation
Marion W. Pines, B.A.
Senior Fellow
195.640 Policy Implementation
Lester M. Salamon, Ph.D.
Founding Director / Principal Research Scientist
195.608 Policy Tools