I am very sad that Alejandro Garcia of Aging Studies Institute has passed away 2 weeks ago. His kindness and generosity are unforgettable; his love language is probably food because he would bring snacks to the grad bay. Photo with Miguel Antonio Estrada when Alejandro offered us a ride home.

If you’re interested in getting your Ph.D. In public administration and policy (or have a student that is), there’s still time to apply to the @UGA_PA_Policy program. We place students at peer R1 programs and fully fund every admit. Check us out (by 2/1)! spia.uga.edu/degree/doctor-…

Our very own Dr. Amanda Abraham recently co-authored a research article. Her research examines some of the barriers that prevent Americans from receiving much needed access to Buprenorphine. Take a look here: healthaffairs.org/doi/abs/10.137…

I'm looking forward to taking part in a #HousingAndHealth briefing hosted by Health Affairs to discuss a new paper that is featured in the February issue of the journal. Tune in on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 1:00pm ET (11:00am PT). See. you there! thewebinerd.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Happy Graduate Appreciation Week! We are highlighting some of our awesome PADP graduate students through the week. Meet PhD student Miguel Antonio Garcia Estrada! #CommitTo #UGASPIA #GradDawgs #GradStudies #UGA #UGAgraduateschool #GoDawgs @UGAGraduateSchool

It's the start of the best time of year: SHESG season! You don't want to miss this iteration, held at the UNESCO World Heritage Site grounds of UVA. Submit abstracts early, and often! Great research, great company, and you'll be 15 IQ points smarter when you're in the Rotunda.

It’s an absolute pleasure to join this wonderful group of young scholars for the inaugural NBER Mentoring Program on Aging and Health Economics Research! I am excited to be part of this journey of learning and growth.

I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Editor-in-Chief for Health Economics. I am succeeding Sally Stearns, who has provided outstanding leadership to the journal and is retiring this year.  The Board and I wish Sally great happiness for the future as we take up the baton.

The Department of Public Administration & Policy is hiring an Assistant Professor. We are looking for someone specializing in governance and policy implications of decarbonization and the transition to net zero energy systems in the transport sector Apply: ugajobsearch.com/postings/389158

Friends, please help us spread the word about this special issue on psychedelics and substance use disorder treatment!

Apparently it is Filipino American History Month so you have to follow our account 😅Filipino Social Scientists 🇵🇭!

Please help me spread the word about two tenure-track job openings available in health policy and management at the University of South Carolina! Priority deadline is coming up on *November 16*

It’s a great time to meet fellow scholars and learn about interesting policy research at #2024APPAM . I look forward to presenting my work on state-level public smoking bans and the burden of disease in the American states.

1/6 After coffee, check out Ricardo Ang's and Miguel Estrada's presentations at #SEA2024! 📊 If you missed their work at #APPAM2024, here's your chance! 🕒 Today, 3:00–4:45 PM 📍 Session 1.D.2: Policies and Interventions on Risky Behaviors and Their Health-Related Outcomes