Next week I will be embarking on a new feint representing
ASU at the regional NASPAA
Student Simulation Competition February 28 at USC’s Sol Price School of
Public Policy. This is the first year of the competition and as such, not only
are stakes high to represent ASU as a top research institution, but I am also nervous
because although I’ve been trained at the Masters level in advanced policy
analysis and research methods, simulation research is a completely new field to me this semester. Regardless, I'm now competing against some of best minds in the region and being judged by leading researchers and professionals. Confidence alone won’t be enough to get
me through this one, but needless to say I’m incredibly excited.
NASPAA for those of you
unfamiliar to it, is the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and
Administration. This organization is responsible for accrediting graduate schools
of public policy, affairs, and administration globally. Simulation research is
an increasingly useful and dynamic way to showcase, evaluate, and understand
complex problems. This day-long competition will put to the test our critical
thinking skills, collaborative abilities, and creativity to find a pragmatic solution
to a looming health policy issue. We stand to be judged at every point of the competition
and winners get their pick of incredible list of prizes in addition to bragging
rights.
The countdown is soon and most likely by the time anyone reads this I’ll be neck deep in the competition.
Wish me luck Sun Devils!
This sounds like an awesome competition and I can tell it is something you are excited about. I had no idea something like this existed, but it sounds like something held with high prestige. I hope you are kicking butt and representing the school well! Good luck and can't wait to hear how it went
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