
Institute for Science, Technology and
Public Policy
A nonpartisan, interdisciplinary public policy research institute
Under the direction of Dr. Arnold Vedlitz, holder of the Bob Bullock Chair in Government and Public Policy, the Institute pursues a dual mission:
- the scholarly examination of public policy issues
- the communication of research-based knowledge to the public and decision makers.
Interdisciplinary Research Focus Areas
ISTPP conducts basic and applied interdisciplinary research in four substantive areas: