AU School of Public Affairs

Talk about a full-circle moment. ✨

Years ago, Pablo Sanabria-Pulido (Universidad Icesi) read an article titled "Who Wants to Work for the Government?" It sparked a research interest, helped shape his academic path, and ultimately led him to pursue a doctorate at the American University School of Public Affairs.

The twist? The article's author was Greg Lewis (Georgia State University), who taught at SPA for 11 years. Despite that connection, the two didn't meet until , right here in Kerwin Hall.

A reminder that the ideas we encounter today can shape the opportunities, relationships, and careers of tomorrow.

SPA's Prof. Ken Meier is chairing a session titled "Equity in Program Design:
Representative Bureaucracy, Discretion, and Administrative Burdens" — a strong continuation of Day 2!

What are the implications of public organizations using generative AI? Prof. John Marvel and PhD student Sangwon Ju will share findings of their research analyzing how Large Language Models perform with human biases. Catch this timely session!

We're of our PhD students presenting their research papers at !
Yuhe Gu will share insights on the effects of govt funding to large nonprofits on small organizations as part of "Managing Strategies and Outcomes towards Financial Sustainability in Nonprofits".

We're starting the day at w/ Assoc. Prof. Lewis Faulk & PhD student Jaleesa Hall's research paper on "Crossing the Line: IRS Thresholds and Nonprofit Capacity", as part of the "Managing Strategies and Outcomes towards Financial Sustainability in Nonprofits" session.

SPA and the Public Management Research Association have a shared vision of advancing the public management and public policy sector in government and nonprofit organizations globally. Hosted by the School of Public Affairs in Washington, DC, is the perfect place to strengthen links among interdisciplinary scholars and explore innovative solutions to complex societal challenges. Hear from the PMRA board!

Today, Provost Associate Professor Nathan Favero is leading a workshop at titled "Politics, Administration, & Management (PAM): U.S. Executive Administration". Alongside colleagues Prof. George A. Krause (University of Georgia), Assoc. Prof. of Law Jennifer Selin (Arizona State University), and Assoc. Prof. Suzan Miller (Arizona State University), participants will have the space to deeply explore research on politics, administration, and management in the context of a polarized and increasingly politicized U.S. administrative state.

What a beautiful day to be on the American University campus for !