Public Policy
Research Paths for Informed Governance
We explore diverse policy domains, from technology to emergency response to human
rights, working toward interdisciplinary, evidence-based insights for informed governance.
Focused on addressing social inequalities and environmental sustainability, our research
fosters positive societal impact for effective public policy. Below is a rotating
selection of our standout investigators in these areas.
○ Recent News and Highlights
○ Related Strength: Health Disparities
○ Related Strength: Environmental Justice
○ Related Strength: Transportation and Urban Planning
Selected Publications
Howard, G. (2024). The Pregnancy Police: Conceiving Crime, Arresting Personhood. University of California Press.
Middaugh, E., et al. (2023). Navigating Context Collapse: A Strengths-based Approach to Building Youth Civic Empowerment. Democracy and Education, 31(1).
Onita, C., et al. (2022). Emotional and Rational Components in Software Testing Service Evaluation: Antecedents and Impacts. Journal of Database Management, 33(1).
Yagci Sokat, K. & Altay, N. (2023). Impact of modern slavery allegations on operating performance. Supply Chain Management 28(3).
Award Highlights
Middaugh, “Civic Media Literacy in a Networked Society: Supporting Mindful Circulation” — Spencer Small Grant, 2020
Middaugh, Felton, “CLARION Project” — SJSU, UC Office of the Chancellor, LAEP, UC Berkeley Center for Cities and Schools, 2022 & 2023
Yagci Sokat, “Implementing an Accessible INFORMS” — Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS), 2022
Affiliates
CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology
CSU Social Science Research and Instructional Center
Featured Faculty
Grace Howard
Associate Professor of Justice Studies
Reproductive Justice, Law and Society, Gender and Politics, Gender and Crime
ORCID: 0000-0002-3377-8703
Ellen Middaugh
Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Development
Civic Engagement, Emerging Technology, Media Literacy, Social Media, Mixed Methods,
Education, Youth Development
ORCID: 0000-0003-3357-9787
Colin Onita
Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance
Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management and Security, Information
Services, Accounting Information Systems
ORCID: 0000-0003-1848-4202
Kezban Yagci Sokat
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Business Analytics
Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery, Humanitarian Operations, Public Health, Analytics
for Social Good
ORCID: 0000-0003-0386-3146
Potential collaborators and members of the media may contact us at officeofresearch@sjsu.edu.
