Interview about journal article and award: Dr. Chinintorn (Pom) Nakhata, assistant professor of marketing, was recently interviewed by Canvas8 about her research on selfie-marketing from a consumer behavior perspective. The article “Do it for the ’Gram! The Science of Selfie Marketing” gives an understanding of how people use selfies and what it means for brands. Nakhata was also recognized as a finalist for the 2018 Pearson's Solomon-Marshall-Stuart Award of Innovative Excellence in Marketing Education from the American Marketing Association.
Article publication: Dr. Sheela Pandey, assistant professor of management, published an article in The Conversation titled "Social impact bonds, explained." Pandey and co-authors Joseph Cordes, professor of economics, George Washington University, and Sanjay Pandey, professor and Shapiro chair of public policy and public administration, George Washington University, believe that social impact bonds have the potential to bring needed financing to support innovative ways of delivering social services – such as the rehabilitation of formerly incarcerated people and housing the homeless. Social impact bonds are multiparty contracts between governments seeking financial support for innovative programs and policies and funders with money to lend them.
Book publication: Sarah Conrad Gothie, adjunct lecturer in speech communications, published Damsons: An Ancient Fruit in the Modern Kitchen. The book offers a history of damson cultivation and use in regions famous for the fruit, accompanied by a collection of more than 60 historic and new recipes. Tart, richly flavored damson plums have been a familiar ingredient in English jams, jellies, sauces, and puddings for centuries.
Panelist and magazine feature: Dr. Patria de Lancer Julnes, professor of public administration, was a panelist for two programs at the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 2018 International Young Scholars Workshop in Mexico. The programs were titled “Standing out in the Academic Job Market: How to Develop and Advance an Academic Career” and “Teaching in Academia: How to Become a Great Teacher.” Julnes was also featured in ASPA’s PA Times magazine feature “Profiles of Excellence,” an issue highlighting women in public administration
Research article accepted for publication: Sara McMullen, a recent graduate of the Criminal Justice program, and Dr. Jennifer Gibbs, assistant professor of criminal justice, had a research article titled "Tattoos in policing: A survey of state police policies" accepted for publication in Policing: An International Journal. The article discusses that many police agencies still bar visible tattoos. Given the widespread societal acceptance of tattoos, these policies may automatically disqualify otherwise exceptional candidates for employment. This may lead to recruiting challenges.
Chapbook fellowship: Dr. Heather Hamilton, assistant teaching professor of English composition, was awarded the Poetry Society of America's National Chapbook fellowship for her chapbook, Here is a clearing.