Instructor: Howard McCurdy
Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:20 pm; A-term, June 18-July 18
Description: From the spaceship to the computer chip, public officials work hard to promote innovation through science and technology. In turn, discoveries arising from science and technology invite governmental response. This course examines the manner in which science and technology affects public policy. Topics include the debate over how much government support is necessary to spur research and innovation, the manner in which scientific issues make their way onto the policy agenda, the players in science policy, the clash between science and political ideology, the role of government as a regulator of technology, the manner in which technology reshapes governmental organization, and the governance challenges arising from 21st century technologies. Students additionally examine impending technologies, the relationship between popular culture and technology, and specific policy issues of interest to students in the class.
Professor McCurdy is the author of eight books on science policy, innovation, and space exploration, a professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C., and an adjunct professor at the University of Washington. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Washington and his doctorate from Cornell University.
Instructor: Dawn Rains
Meets: Mondays, 5:50-8:30 pm; A-term, June 18-July 9
Description: Nonprofit organizations rely on charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fuel their important missions. This skills workshop provides an overview of the role of philanthropy in the community and within an organization and the basic principles underpinning fund development. We will explore the elements of a strategic fundraising plan and the strategies, tools, and techniques used to move potential supporters from interest and information to involvement and investment. Learn how to create a compelling case for support, write effective donor-centered communications, solicit gifts, and measure fundraising effectiveness. Students are encouraged to select a nonprofit organization in advance of the first class to use as their focus during class exercises and assignments.
Instructor: Nancy Lee
Meets: Wednesdays, 10:20-1:00 pm; A-term, June 20, 27, July 11, 18
Description: Students with degrees in Public Administration often find themselves in jobs that involve responsibilities to influence citizen behaviors. These efforts traditionally rely on one of two options: Information or Laws. This workshop introduces a third option, Social Marketing, one that most often results in the highest return on investment of resources. This proven strategy has been used to improve public health (e.g., increase physical activity); reduce injuries (e.g., senior fall prevention); protect the environment (e.g., foodwaste composting); and engage communities (e.g., increasing informed voting). Students will learn what distinguishes the social marketing approach, when it is the best option, and become familiar with a 10 Step Planning model for developing a successful social marketing campaign. Behavior change theories, including ones such as Behavioral Economics, and tactics, such as using social media, will be discussed, as well as the importance of, and techniques for, audience research.
Instructor: Jason Smith
Meets: Wednesdays, 5:20-8:00 pm; B-term, July 25-August 15
Description: This workshop is intended to help students understand the capabilities that the United States military can bring to the world of international development and humanitarian crisis response. Development work in today’s world is very complex. Whether you work for an NGO, IGO, OGO, or a private company, you could potentially be in a situation where you could require military support or benefit from the resources the military can offer. With the U.S. led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with the recent standing up of Africa Command, the United States military has found itself more involved in work that is outside its primary mission. Good or bad, this has become reality.
This course will focus on the following topics: U.S. military doctrine and ability to task organize for specific missions; specialized units and logistics capability; permissive versus non-permissive environments; and, military limitations and challenges. In addition to these topics, this workshop will look at the different Combatant Commands (COCOMS) and explore some of the unique challenges and possible opportunities that exist.
NOTE: Students may use 3 credits from outside the department towards their elective requirement, may petition for up to 3 more by contacting Lin at linm@uw.edu.
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