HPS holds a monthly research seminar series during the academic year for faculty to present their groundbreaking research. A full schedule can be found below when the events are posted.
Upcoming Research Events
Public Administration & Management Colloquium Series
Spring 2024
Department of Public Administration University of North Texas
Fridays
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Chilton Hall 245 (unless otherwise indicated)
Feb. 9 |
Developing research workshop series 1 - “How to write an effective theoretical framework” |
Feb. 16 |
“Understanding How People Perceive Risk During Rare Natural Hazard Threat: The Role of Hazard Information” |
March 22 |
“Transportation Planning Conformity of Metropolitan Planning Organizations to Federal Regulations for Air Quality” (scheduled to present at ASPA 2024) |
March 29 |
Mini conference: “Leaving a Legacy: Celebrating Dr. Robert (Bob) Bland’s Scholarship” 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (RSVP required; Location TBD) |
April 5 (ASPA Conference prep) |
"Accessibility to Public Assistance Program During the Disaster Response and Recovery: Evidence from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Region" “Pattern Analysis of Social Vulnerability in DFW to Prevent Forthcoming Disaster” |
April 12 |
2024 Annual UNT MPA Alumni-Student Conference, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., UNT Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd. |
April 19 |
"Citizen Engagement Strategies in Planning Social Infrastructure: An Evaluation of Practices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Region" (scheduled to present at Urban Affairs Conference) “The Iron Triangle of Public Sector Outsourcing: A Quantitative Investigation of Institutional Isomorphism Among Local Health Departments in the U.S." |
April 26 |
Developing research workshop series 2 - “How to develop a research question in academic writing” |
The Chester Newland Public Administration Colloquium Series is coordinated by Dr. Hee Soun Jang in consultation with the faculty in the Department of Public Administration. Please email any inquiries to HeeSoun.Jang@unt.edu.