Excellence in Science and Technology Research Award
The “Excellence in Science and Technology Research” award recognizes a scholar who has made substantive research contribution to improve our understanding of how science and technology can be leveraged to enhance public services. The award aims to highlight recently published research that is broadly within the scope of Section on Science and Technology in Government (SSTIG) mission: to assist interested public administrators in learning about and discussing the uses and limitations of science and technology in government. SSTIG and its members are interested in a broad range of topics, from environmental science to information technology, science innovation policies, and everything in between. Preference will be given to articles that have at least one current SSTIG member as an author.
In the above spirit, the SSTIG executive committee would like to invite applications or nominations of articles for the 2025 “Excellence in Science and Technology Research” Award. This award will be presented virtually at the 2025 SSTIG business meeting. The winning article’s author(s) will receive a certificate of recognition for the research.
To apply (or nominate someone) for this award, please provide the title and the manuscript of a recent research piece (published from January 2024 to March 2025), along with a brief explanation (250-300 words) of how this research enhances SSTIG’s mission.
In order to be considered for the award, applicants are encouraged to email their materials to Professor Sukumar Ganapati (ganapati@fiu.edu) by March 1, 2025. Please use the subject line as “2025 Excellence in Science and Technology Research Award”.
Excellence in Government Innovation Award
The “Excellence in Government Innovation” award recognizes the contributions of public service professionals in advancing information and communication technology adoption or innovation in government. The award aims to highlight the innovative work done by government or nonprofit/ civic tech leaders working with governments. The award is sponsored by the Section on Science and Technology in Government (SSTIG). The winner of the award will receive a plaque of recognition at the SSTIG business meeting.
The SSTIG executive committee welcomes nominations who are befitting for the above award. Self-nominations are welcome. For the nomination, please provide the following materials: (i) A short explanation of the nominee’s innovative work (400 words or less); (ii) A short resume, bio-sketch, or CV of the nominee (no more than 2 pages). Preference will be given to current members of ASPA.
For timely consideration of the award, please send the above materials by email to the SSTIG Chair, Sukumar Ganapati (ganapati@fiu.edu) by March 1, 2025.
Digital Governance Junior Scholar Award
The “Digital Governance Junior Scholar Award” award recognizes a junior scholar (MPA or Ph.D. student) who has made a substantive contribution (or shows great promise) to the understanding of how to leverage information and communication technologies to improve public services. The award is sponsored by the Section on Science and Technology in Government (SSTIG). The winner of the award will receive a certificate of recognition and a cash award of $300. Preference will be given to current members of SSTIG.
To be considered for the award, applicants should submit the following: (a) a cover letter explaining your research agenda, accomplishments, and future direction (400 words or less), (b) a writing sample that illustrates your research, and (c) an e-mail of support from a faculty sponsor.
All the materials should to be sent by email to the SSTIG Chair, Sukumar Ganapati (ganapati@fiu.edu) by March 1, 2025 for full consideration. The Award committee will give out the award virtually at the SSTIG business meeting.