Professor Woodsâ research interests lie in the areas of public policy, public administration, federalism and intergovernmental relations, and state politics. Substantively, much of his research focuses on environmental/energy policy and regulation. He has published numerous articles on these and related topics in political science, public administration, and public policy journals.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Political Science
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
Public policy (environmental policy, regulation), public administration, federalism and intergovernmental relations, state politics
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2003
University of Kentucky
Ph.D.
Political Science
1997
University of Kentucky
M.A.
Political Science
1992
University of Kansas
B.A.
Political Science and Economics
1990
University of Kansas
B.S.
Business Administration
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2011 - 2014
Professional Activity
Member, Executive Council
Public Policy Section, American Political Science Association
2012 - 2013
Professional Activity
Section Chair
Bureaucratic Politics Section, Midwest Political Science Association 2013 Annual Meeting
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2000 - 2003
Visiting Instructor/Instructor
Department of Political Science, University of South Carolina
2000
Instructor
Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky
2003 - 2009
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science, University of South Carolina
2009 - Present
Associate Professor (with tenure)
Department of Political Science, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2004
Award
Leonard D. White Award for best doctoral dissertation in the field of public administration
American Political Science Association
2008
Award
MPA Student Association Professor of the Year
University of South Carolina
2009
Award
Two Thumbs Up Award
Office of Student Disability Services, University of South Carolina
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