Media
The link below directs you to the complete collection of recordings from the City of Lawrence, KS, meetings I attended as a board member.
Grateful Reflections on Recognition and Service with PMRA
I am deeply honored to have been mentioned in the invited essay of Management Matters and to be named alongside the esteemed George Frederickson. Serving the Public Management Research Association (PMRA) over the past couple of years has been a privilege, and I am truly humbled by this unexpected recognition of my contributions. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my mentor, friend, and supervisor, Dr. Zach Mohr, for providing me with the opportunity to serve and for his invaluable guidance and support throughout this journey. Additionally, I would like to sincerely thank the PMRA Board, particularly the Executive Board, including President Dr. Robert Christensen, Vice President Dr. Lael Keiser, and Association Manager Kellye Mazzoli, for their exceptional leadership and support.
The 2024 APPAM was an incredible experience!
I had the opportunity to present two papers:
The first output of my doctoral dissertation on incorporating energy justice into utility planning.
A study on how local governments process information to prepare for environmental disasters.
I received invaluable feedback to refine and enhance my research.
I witnessed my amazing advisor and mentor receive the prestigious 2024 World Citizen Prize in Environmental Performance for her extraordinary contributions to the field.
I connected with so many brilliant researchers and colleagues, enriching my professional and personal journey.
I also had a wonderful time exploring National Harbor and the DC area with my incredible wife.
To top it off, I received the thrilling news that my first solo-authored paper received praise from reviewers and a thoughtful R&R.
A heartfelt thank you to APPAM for organizing this inspiring event, to the outstanding scholars I met and learned from, to my phenomenal advisor for her guidance and support, and to my beautiful wife, the best companion I could ask for in every step of life .
I had the privilege to present Energy efficiency challenges in rental residential properties and strategies to address them for the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County.
I was reappointed to the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board (formerly the Sustainability Advisory Board) in Lawrence, Kansas.
Term: Sep 01 2024 - Sep 01 2027
I had the opportunity to present my research with Professors Rachel Krause, Gwen Arnold, and Le Anh Long at the 2024 Public Management Research Conference in Seattle, where I also received the Meier Travel Inclusion Award. Additionally, I actively participated in my capacity as the co-director of the PMRA Secretariat.
Fatemi, S. M.*, Krause, R. M., Nguyen Long, L., & Arnold, G. (2024, June 26-29). Navigating Transformative Change: Insights into City Information Processing and Disaster Preparedness Evolution in Public Management. [Paper presentation]. PMRC 2024 Conference, Seattle, WA, United States.
The PMRC 2024 was an immensely valuable learning experience, and it was both a privilege and an honor to be one of the 34 recipients of the Meier Travel Inclusion Award.
Presented to the City of Lawrence's Sustainability Advisory Board on "Policy Recommendations for Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Rental Properties." I hope this will spark broader conversations within the community, city departments, and Douglas County, aiming to contribute to the affordable housing and climate action efforts, by developing tailored solutions that address the high energy burdens faced by renters and low-income households. #EnergyJustice
Check out my opinion piece in Kansas Reflector titled "Why Kansas must invest in energy efficiency for rental housing: It's good for all of us."
Also picked up by The Newton Kansan , News From The States, and Wellington Daily News.
ASPA 2024, presenting a paper on the role of local transformative capacity in policy innovation.
April 12-16, 2024. Minneapolis
Twelve University of Kansas graduate students from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses will present their innovative research March 21 at the state Capitol.
Upon completing my doctoral coursework in Spring 2023, I reflected on my journey and shared insights for an enjoyable first two years in a Doctoral program in an Inside Higher Ed article.
Inside Higher Ed highlighted "Navigating the First Years of a Ph.D. Program" among the most-read career advice pieces of 2023.
Sustainability Advisory Board meetings at the City of Lawrence, KS
Lawrence World-Journal's interview on the ongoing protests in Iran and their impacts on KU Iranian students.
September 26th, 2022
The University Daily Kansan reports on the gathering of the Iranian Community on KU campus in memory of Mahsa Amini, who died as a result of police brutality in Iran for the enforcement of strict hijab laws.
September 22nd, 2022
I gave testimony at the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) public hearing on Evergy's Proposed Energy Efficiency & Demand-Side Management programs. (Time on video, 1:02:02)
Kansas Reflector reported about this hearing.
Kansas Public Radio also reflected on the hearing.
Title: Experience and Information: What shape why city governments change their preparation practices for climate-related hazards.
I shared with my journey from architecture school to public administration school Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
May 13, 2021
My profile on KU SPAA's website
I wrote in the Sustainability Series on the ELGL website about my journey from Architecture to Public Administration.
DURP Convocation, UIUC, May 2020
List of teachers ranked as excellent by their students, UIUC, 2019
Lomenz Restaurant project published on Archdaily.com, 2018
Lomenz Restaurant project published on Kanisavaran Architectural Group website, 2016