Policy Analytics in Practice: A Master’s Degree Info Session

Curious how data, policy, and global challenges intersect? Join our Master’s Program Information Session to explore how this interdisciplinary degree equips students with the analytical tools, policy expertise, and real-world experience needed to drive meaningful change across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Meet faculty, learn about career pathways, and discover how this program prepares graduates to turn evidence into impact.

Dr. Stefanie Kasparek is the program director for the Master of Arts in Applied Policy Analysis. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science from Temple University, Philadelphia. Specializing in the behavior and impact of international organizations and state actors, her scholarship applies quantitative tools to investigate patterns in global cooperation, conflict resolution, international development, and policy diffusion. Working in a data science position lets her bridge perspectives on global affairs with advanced analytical methods. She is a recipient of the Box-Steffensmeier Scholarship for Women in Quantitative Research and was selected to participate in the Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models (EITM) summer institute. With a focus on real-world impact, her research informs both academic debates and policy discussions, contributing to evidence-based solutions in global governance.