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Undergraduate research opportunity (3 credit hours) in energy justice and electric utilities
The link below directs you to the complete collection of recordings from the City of Lawrence, KS, meetings I attended as a board member.
2025 PAT-Net Fellow
2025 PAT-Net Fellow
Excited to be selected as a 2025 Public Administration Theory Network Fellow! Grateful to join a cohort of scholars advancing critical research on government, governance, and public administration.
ASPA 2025 Presentation
ASPA 2025 Presentation
Presenting the preliminary results of my dissertation research at ASPA 2025.
Fatemi, S. M. (2025, March 28–April 1). Utility-scale social equity: Electric utility planning and energy justice [Paper presentation]. ASPA 2025 Conference, Washington, DC, United States.
The first solo-authored article is finally published, and I am the happiest in the world!
The first solo-authored article is finally published, and I am the happiest in the world!
A Pathway Toward Activating Social Equity in Public Administration Education from the Bottom Up: The Case of the Energy and Environmental Justice Educational and Advocacy Program
A Pathway Toward Activating Social Equity in Public Administration Education from the Bottom Up: The Case of the Energy and Environmental Justice Educational and Advocacy Program
My First Solo-Authored Publication!
My First Solo-Authored Publication!
A Pathway Toward Activating Social Equity in Public Administration Education from the Bottom Up: The Case of the Energy and Environmental Justice Educational and Advocacy Program
A Pathway Toward Activating Social Equity in Public Administration Education from the Bottom Up: The Case of the Energy and Environmental Justice Educational and Advocacy Program
OMG, is this even real?! I just received the acceptance email for my very first solo-authored research article, "A Pathway Toward Activating Social Equity in Public Administration Education from the Bottom Up: The Case of the Energy and Environmental Justice Educational and Advocacy Program," in the Journal of Public Affairs Education! And guess what? It only took a conditional accept 😍—which, according to my mentors, is rare (and apparently, I shouldn't get used to it... noted!😃).
🌹A huge THANK YOU to the amazing editors, Dr. Sarah Young and Dr. Sara Rinfret, for such a smooth and supportive review process. To the reviewers—your thoughtful, constructive, and encouraging feedback truly made this possible.
🌹Big shoutout to the Sierra Club for supporting this research and to my rockstar undergraduate research assistant, Sophia Pascente—your contributions were phenomenal!
💖A very special thank you to my incredible wife—your unwavering support means the world to me. And of course, the biggest thanks to my mentors, Dr. Rachel Krause, Dr. Zach Mohr, and Dr. Ward Lyles, whose guidance and encouragement have been invaluable every step of the way.
🥰I am so ridiculously happy right now that typing this is a challenge. Just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this happen!
Check out this cool AI-generated podcast based on the article.
Check out this cool AI-generated podcast based on the article.
Best Reviewer Award
Best Reviewer Award
International Journal of Public Administration (IJPA)
Grateful Reflections on Recognition and Service with PMRA
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 .
← Guess what? My tweet made it into APPAM’s newsletter as the conference’s favorite post!😄
It was such a pleasure and honor to engage with Dr. Gang He's MPA students and share my experience in local climate policy with them.
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)
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).
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
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