Dr. Richard Barke

Biography

Richard Barke is an Associate Professor at the Jimmy Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a BS in Physics from Georgia Tech, alongside a minor in geophysics, and both an MA and PhD in Political Science from the University of Rochester. Before his tenure at Georgia Tech, he taught at the University of Houston, playing a significant role in establishing the Ivan Allen College and the School of Public Policy. His consulting work extends to the Carnegie Commission on Science, Technology, and Government, focusing on the processes by which Congress receives scientific and technological advice. Additionally, he has experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Ghent, Belgium, and has consulted for various entities, including the Departments of Commerce, Energy, and the Army, as well as private research organizations. His research interests emphasize the interplay between regulation and risk, the roles of politics and science, and the development of science policies. Barke has presented his research at numerous academic conferences and has contributed to multiple scholarly publications, including books and journal articles. He has received several accolades for his contributions to academia, including Georgia Tech's Outstanding Service Award. His teaching portfolio includes courses on political processes, regulatory policy, and intergenerational policy.

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