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SUMMARY:Turn Insight Into Impact: M.A. in Policy Analytics Info Session
LOCATION:Mary Fisher Dining Hall\, Mary Fisher Hall\, Towson\, MD 21286\, U
 SA
DESCRIPTION:Curious how data can shape smarter\, more equitable policy? Joi
 n us for an info session on the M.A. in Policy Analytics\, a program built
  for future change-makers\, whether you come from a background in economic
 s\, public health\, political science\, sociology\, or something entirely 
 different. You'll learn how the program blends analytical skills with real
 -world policy training\, hear what faculty and students have to say\, and 
 get a clear picture of career paths in government\, nonprofits\, research\
 , and beyond. No advanced data experience required\, just curiosity and a 
 drive to make a difference.\n\nDr. Stefanie Kasparek is the program direct
 or for the Master of Arts in Policy Analytics and an Assistant Professor o
 f Data Science. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science from Temple Un
 iversity\, Philadelphia. Specializing in the behavior and impact of intern
 ational organizations and state actors\, her scholarship applies quantitat
 ive tools to investigate patterns in global cooperation\, conflict resolut
 ion\, international development\, and policy diffusion. Working in a data 
 science position lets her bridge perspectives on global affairs with advan
 ced analytical methods. She is a recipient of the Box-Steffensmeier Schola
 rship for Women in Quantitative Research and was selected to participate i
 n the Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models (EITM) summer institute
 . With a focus on real-world impact\, her research informs both academic d
 ebates and policy discussions\, contributing to evidence-based solutions i
 n global governance. Dr. Kasparek holds the E-nnovation Endowed Professors
 hip in Data Science at Goucher College.
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