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

Thinking about graduate school but want to know what actually comes next? This live information session offers an inside look at our Master’s program, what you’ll study, how you’ll gain hands-on experience, and where our graduates go after completing the degree. Learn how the program’s applied focus, small-cohort model, and interdisciplinary approach help students build careers that matter.

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.