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Joshua Sapotichne is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University, having earned his PhD from the University of Washington in 2009. His research focuses on American public policy and urban politics, particularly examining the evolving policy relationship between the national government and American cities. His work has been recognized, receiving the 2010 Dissertation Award from the Urban Politics Section of the American Political Science Association. He is currently investigating the direct impacts of state institutions on policy priorities and the fiscal behaviors of city governments, with projects supported by the C.S. Mott Foundation. In prior research, he explored the disruption of policymaking in various public risk sectors following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, emphasizing the need for coherent homeland security policy. His ongoing contributions to the field have resulted in several journal articles published in reputable journals including Policy Studies Journal and Urban Affairs Review. Notably, he was awarded the Norton Long Young Scholar designation in 2011 and the Stone Scholar honor in 2010 for his outstanding scholarship in urban politics.
Department of Psychology