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IGEPS actively curates a forum to discuss various equity topics in public administration and public policy. We host diverse voices and points of view from scholars, students, and practitioners. If you would like to contribute, please contact us.

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Fall 2023: My IGEPS Experience

My 2022-2023 IGEPS Experience

My 2022-2023 IGEPS Experience

September 27, 2023

Margaret Mikulski’s Experience with IGEPS

Margaret Mikulski’s Experience with IGEPS

September 27, 2023

How My Work with IGEPS will Inform My Future Research

How My Work with IGEPS will Inform My Future Research

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Melissa Brock’s IGEPS Experience: Joining the Conversation

Melissa Brock’s IGEPS Experience: Joining the Conversation

September 25, 2023September 27, 2023

Fall 2022: Emerging Gender Topics in Public Administration

Why Masculinity? Haven’t Men Had Enough Focus Already?

Why Masculinity? Haven’t Men Had Enough Focus Already?

January 3, 2023March 24, 2024

Learning from our Diverse Past: Municipal Housekeeping and Care Ethics

Learning from our Diverse Past: Municipal Housekeeping and Care Ethics

December 20, 2022March 24, 2024

Women in Public Administration Scholarship: Sowing the Seeds of Progress

Women in Public Administration Scholarship: Sowing the Seeds of Progress

December 13, 2022March 24, 2024

From the Margin to the Center

From the Margin to the Center

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Going with the Flow: Gender in Public Administration

Going with the Flow: Gender in Public Administration

November 15, 2022March 24, 2024

How a gender-neutral housing policy leads to gender disparities

How a gender-neutral housing policy leads to gender disparities

November 2, 2022March 24, 2024

The Road to City Manager: A Balancing Act for Women near the Top

The Road to City Manager: A Balancing Act for Women near the Top

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Double-Paned Problems: Black Women in Governmental Affairs

Double-Paned Problems: Black Women in Governmental Affairs

October 4, 2022March 24, 2024

Introduction to the 2022-2023 Blog Series: Emerging Gender Topics in Public Administration

Introduction to the 2022-2023 Blog Series: Emerging Gender Topics in Public Administration

September 21, 2022September 28, 2022

Fall 2021: Inclusion in Public Sector Workplaces

Disabled in the Workplace: Designing Work for Access and Inclusion

Disabled in the Workplace: Designing Work for Access and Inclusion

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021

Inclusion: Intent or Impact?

Inclusion: Intent or Impact?

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Situating Inclusion: Shifting Perspectives in Public Sector Workplaces

Situating Inclusion: Shifting Perspectives in Public Sector Workplaces

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Pursuing Inclusion in Public Administration: Starting Upstream

Pursuing Inclusion in Public Administration: Starting Upstream

November 22, 2021

Public Sector Inclusion: Beyond Legal Requirements

Public Sector Inclusion: Beyond Legal Requirements

November 8, 2021

Two Steps Forward on the Road to Gender Equity…and Many More Needed

Two Steps Forward on the Road to Gender Equity…and Many More Needed

November 1, 2021

Why inclusive leadership is the right thing to do

Why inclusive leadership is the right thing to do

October 27, 2021

Pandemic Community: The shifting role of Academic Twitter

Pandemic Community: The shifting role of Academic Twitter

October 18, 2021

Biden, DEI and Critical Race Theory

Biden, DEI and Critical Race Theory

October 11, 2021

Introduction to the Fall 2021 Blog Series: Inclusion in Public Sector Workplaces

Introduction to the Fall 2021 Blog Series: Inclusion in Public Sector Workplaces

October 3, 2021November 10, 2021

Fall 2020: The COVID-19 Pandemic and MPA Education: Student PerspectiveSelects on Public Service Values and Public Service Motivation

Closing thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic and MPA Education

Closing thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic and MPA Education

December 21, 2020September 6, 2021

The Power and Pursuits of Graduate Student Leadership During the Pandemic

The Power and Pursuits of Graduate Student Leadership During the Pandemic

November 17, 2020August 22, 2021

Finding and Questioning the True Essence of Public Service During the Pandemic

Finding and Questioning the True Essence of Public Service During the Pandemic

November 9, 2020August 22, 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Response & the Dilemma of American Federalism

COVID-19 Pandemic Response & the Dilemma of American Federalism

November 2, 2020August 22, 2021

Shifting Perspectives During a Pandemic: Community Engagement Perspectives from Indianapolis

Shifting Perspectives During a Pandemic: Community Engagement Perspectives from Indianapolis

October 26, 2020August 22, 2021

Racism in Healthcare: How Communities of Color are Affected by COVID-19

Racism in Healthcare: How Communities of Color are Affected by COVID-19

October 20, 2020August 22, 2021

Promoting Social Equity and Public Service Values During America’s Dual Pandemics

Promoting Social Equity and Public Service Values During America’s Dual Pandemics

October 13, 2020August 22, 2021

Balancing My Life During COVID-19

Balancing My Life During COVID-19

September 28, 2020August 22, 2021

An MPA Education and Returning to Work During COVID-19

An MPA Education and Returning to Work During COVID-19

September 21, 2020August 22, 2021

This One is Different

This One is Different

September 15, 2020August 22, 2021

COVID & Public Impressions

COVID & Public Impressions

September 8, 2020August 22, 2021

An Introduction on The COVID-19 Pandemic and MPA Education Blog Series

An Introduction on The COVID-19 Pandemic and MPA Education Blog Series

August 31, 2020September 6, 2021

Spring 2020: Equitable Conferencing: Caregivers Perspectives and Prospects

Closing Thoughts on Equitable Conferencing

Closing Thoughts on Equitable Conferencing

June 3, 2020September 10, 2021

Working Towards a Family Friendly Conference Culture

Working Towards a Family Friendly Conference Culture

May 26, 2020September 8, 2021

The Abstract Academic: Why We Need to Radically Change Conferences

The Abstract Academic: Why We Need to Radically Change Conferences

May 18, 2020September 8, 2021

Creating Formal Representation for Parents and Caregivers at Academic Conferences

Creating Formal Representation for Parents and Caregivers at Academic Conferences

May 12, 2020September 10, 2021

The Value of Informal Childcare

The Value of Informal Childcare

May 5, 2020September 10, 2021

A Call for Feedback on Conferencing with Children

A Call for Feedback on Conferencing with Children

April 29, 2020September 13, 2021

Assessing the Challenges and Barriers to Conference Participation

Assessing the Challenges and Barriers to Conference Participation

April 21, 2020September 13, 2021

Four Ways to Help Academic Parents Conference with Ease

Four Ways to Help Academic Parents Conference with Ease

April 13, 2020September 13, 2021

Single Parent Duty

Single Parent Duty

April 6, 2020September 13, 2021

Adoption and Conferences: A Caregiving Perspective

Adoption and Conferences: A Caregiving Perspective

March 30, 2020September 13, 2021

Navigating Caregiver Challenges at Conferences: My Experience

Navigating Caregiver Challenges at Conferences: My Experience

March 23, 2020September 13, 2021

Conferencing as a Parent

Conferencing as a Parent

March 11, 2020September 13, 2021

Childcare in Time and Space: My Own Experience

Childcare in Time and Space: My Own Experience

March 2, 2020September 13, 2021

Give Families Time to Plan

Give Families Time to Plan

February 23, 2020February 11, 2022

Conferences and Nursing Mothers

Conferences and Nursing Mothers

February 18, 2020September 13, 2021

Equitable Conferencing: Caregivers Perspectives and Prospects – An Introduction

Equitable Conferencing: Caregivers Perspectives and Prospects – An Introduction

February 13, 2020September 13, 2021

Equitable Conferencing: Caregivers Perspectives and Prospects – An Introduction

Equitable Conferencing: Caregivers Perspectives and Prospects – An Introduction

February 13, 2020February 11, 2022

Spring 2019: Implications of the #MeToo Movement for Academia

Closing Thoughts on the Implications of the #MeToo Movement for Academia

Closing Thoughts on the Implications of the #MeToo Movement for Academia

June 24, 2019September 8, 2021

What’s Next: After the accusal, we still need reconciliation

What’s Next: After the accusal, we still need reconciliation

June 8, 2019September 8, 2021

The Turtle Approach to Academia in an Era of #MeToo

The Turtle Approach to Academia in an Era of #MeToo

May 1, 2019September 8, 2021

Reclaiming Space/ Reclaiming Voice: Resisting Sexism in the Academy

Reclaiming Space/ Reclaiming Voice: Resisting Sexism in the Academy

April 22, 2019September 8, 2021

Discrimination Is Not For Anyone

Discrimination Is Not For Anyone

April 8, 2019February 11, 2022

#MeToo, the Academy and Responsibility

#MeToo, the Academy and Responsibility

March 25, 2019February 11, 2022

Gender Responsive Budgeting and the #MeToo Movement: Seeking Solutions to Sexual Violence on College Campuses in America

Gender Responsive Budgeting and the #MeToo Movement: Seeking Solutions to Sexual Violence on College Campuses in America

March 11, 2019February 11, 2022

Supporting the #MeToo Movement with a Long-Overdue #UsToo Movement

Supporting the #MeToo Movement with a Long-Overdue #UsToo Movement

February 25, 2019February 12, 2022

Returning to the Roots of #MeToo and Unanswered Questions for Academia to Tackle

Returning to the Roots of #MeToo and Unanswered Questions for Academia to Tackle

February 11, 2019February 12, 2022

The Commonality of #MeToo in Academia: Why we need to change

The Commonality of #MeToo in Academia: Why we need to change

January 28, 2019February 12, 2022

Implications of the #MeToo Movement for Academia

Implications of the #MeToo Movement for Academia

January 22, 2019September 11, 2021

2018 Events & Conferences

Student Responses to the 2019 ASPA Conference

August 12, 2019September 10, 2021

Student Responses to the 2018 NECoPA Conference

November 19, 2018September 10, 2021

NASPAA 2018 Student Simulation Competition

NASPAA 2018 Student Simulation Competition

March 28, 2018September 10, 2021

Reflections on the Power of Networking from the Women in the Public Sector Spring 2018 Networking Event

Reflections on the Power of Networking from the Women in the Public Sector Spring 2018 Networking Event

March 14, 2018September 10, 2021

Summer & Fall 2018: Big Questions Surrounding Gender Equity

Progress on Gender Equity in the Academy, but More Work Remains.

Progress on Gender Equity in the Academy, but More Work Remains.

October 2, 2018February 12, 2022

Continuing the Gender Equity in Academia Conversation: Recommendations and Next Steps

Continuing the Gender Equity in Academia Conversation: Recommendations and Next Steps

September 20, 2018February 12, 2022

The Costs to Women in Academia

The Costs to Women in Academia

September 3, 2018February 12, 2022

Striving for Success by Overcoming the Gender Gap

Striving for Success by Overcoming the Gender Gap

August 6, 2018September 11, 2021

Gender Equity in Editorial Positions

Gender Equity in Editorial Positions

July 30, 2018February 17, 2022

Fostering a Sense of Belonging: Incorporating Women into Your Public Administration Curriculum

Fostering a Sense of Belonging: Incorporating Women into Your Public Administration Curriculum

July 23, 2018September 10, 2021

Power in Editorial Positions: A Feminist Critique of Public Administration

Power in Editorial Positions: A Feminist Critique of Public Administration

July 19, 2018September 10, 2021

Response to: Big Questions Surrounding Gender Equity

Response to: Big Questions Surrounding Gender Equity

July 9, 2018September 11, 2021

Big Questions Surrounding Gender Equity in Academia and the Field of Public Administration

Big Questions Surrounding Gender Equity in Academia and the Field of Public Administration

July 3, 2018February 17, 2022

2017-2019: Miscellaneous

Student Perspectives on Gender in Public Workplaces and Gender Advocacy

Student Perspectives on Gender in Public Workplaces and Gender Advocacy

December 13, 2019February 14, 2022

Deborah Koetzle: Above and Beyond, Thirty Remarkable Women.

Deborah Koetzle: Above and Beyond, Thirty Remarkable Women.

May 2, 2018February 12, 2022

Please Welcome Our Two Newest Members!

Please Welcome Our Two Newest Members!

April 4, 2018February 12, 2022

Home-Based Care Sector Needs Innovation and Policy Supports To Raise Job Quality For Working Women

Home-Based Care Sector Needs Innovation and Policy Supports To Raise Job Quality For Working Women

January 6, 2018February 12, 2022

Gender Disparities with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Gender Disparities with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

December 14, 2017February 12, 2022

Be-YOU-tiful

November 13, 2017March 24, 2024

In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Commissioner Ana Bermudez

In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Commissioner Ana Bermudez

October 5, 2017February 12, 2022

Ideas and Conversation about Gender in the Public Sector

Ideas and Conversation about Gender in the Public Sector

September 1, 2017February 12, 2022