Geoboo Song (송거부)
@gbsong.bsky.social
UARK PLSC/PUBP/STAN Professor | UARK PLSC VC & DGS | PSJ EIC
Enjoyed a brief walk around campus, taking in the beautiful fall colors. Simply stunning!
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Enjoyed a brief walk around campus, taking in the beautiful fall colors. Simply stunning!
Autumn maple colors brighten the front yard. Hopefully, the maples will be healthier next year.
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Autumn maple colors brighten the front yard. Hopefully, the maples will be healthier next year.
Had an amazing time with one of my favorite guest scholars, discussing our graduate programs, NPF, and much more. Grateful for the generous support from the Political Science Department and the Gosack Endowment at the University of Arkansas!
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Had an amazing time with one of my favorite guest scholars, discussing our graduate programs, NPF, and much more. Grateful for the generous support from the Political Science Department and the Gosack Endowment at the University of Arkansas!
My MPA students had an awesome day at the ICMA conference in Tampa, catching sessions/workshops, networking, and checking out some local spots and other fun stuff.
October 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
My MPA students had an awesome day at the ICMA conference in Tampa, catching sessions/workshops, networking, and checking out some local spots and other fun stuff.
Had great conversations with fire chiefs & emergency managers alongside Kay Goss (former FEMA Associate Director) about what “resilience beyond FEMA” really means. Frontline professionals are doing heroic work to keep communities safe amid new, complex risks. Truly thankful!
October 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Had great conversations with fire chiefs & emergency managers alongside Kay Goss (former FEMA Associate Director) about what “resilience beyond FEMA” really means. Frontline professionals are doing heroic work to keep communities safe amid new, complex risks. Truly thankful!
Had a wonderful time with Kay Goss at the Gosack Forum! She shared such thoughtful insights and inspiring stories about leadership and public service. Grateful for all the hard work from our MPA students and the continued support from the Political Science Department.
October 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Had a wonderful time with Kay Goss at the Gosack Forum! She shared such thoughtful insights and inspiring stories about leadership and public service. Grateful for all the hard work from our MPA students and the continued support from the Political Science Department.
The conference starts tomorrow, and my MPA students want to take a break after the long trip. I was not prepared for this, but this is what we decided to do.
October 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The conference starts tomorrow, and my MPA students want to take a break after the long trip. I was not prepared for this, but this is what we decided to do.
Kay is an exceptional leader in public and nonprofit service who grew up here and earned her MPA from the University of Arkansas. Her remarkable career offers inspiring lessons on the true meaning of public service and how we can work together to build a better society.
October 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Kay is an exceptional leader in public and nonprofit service who grew up here and earned her MPA from the University of Arkansas. Her remarkable career offers inspiring lessons on the true meaning of public service and how we can work together to build a better society.
While I was walking around Crystal Bridges, I came across this huge chestnut tree — probably the biggest I've ever seen. It also kind of made me think of Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving. For those celebrating, Happy Chuseok!
October 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
While I was walking around Crystal Bridges, I came across this huge chestnut tree — probably the biggest I've ever seen. It also kind of made me think of Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving. For those celebrating, Happy Chuseok!
Camille Gilmore, one of my Public Policy Ph.D. students on the research team, delivered an excellent presentation at the annual research conference about the ongoing NSF project.
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Camille Gilmore, one of my Public Policy Ph.D. students on the research team, delivered an excellent presentation at the annual research conference about the ongoing NSF project.
Rinjisha Roy, one of my Public Policy Ph.D. students, helps with my research methods seminar as a TA this semester. She is explaining exercise questions for the first time to our graduate students. She did an excellent job.
September 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Rinjisha Roy, one of my Public Policy Ph.D. students, helps with my research methods seminar as a TA this semester. She is explaining exercise questions for the first time to our graduate students. She did an excellent job.
Excited to share that Victor Akakpo, one of my Public Policy Ph.D. students, successfully passed his qualifying exam. It was a unanimous decision, and I am very proud of what he has achieved so far. Congratulations, Victor!
September 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Excited to share that Victor Akakpo, one of my Public Policy Ph.D. students, successfully passed his qualifying exam. It was a unanimous decision, and I am very proud of what he has achieved so far. Congratulations, Victor!
Also, APSA STEP Division Chair Dr. Annemieke van den Dool kindly shared another picture here. Thank you, everyone!
September 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Also, APSA STEP Division Chair Dr. Annemieke van den Dool kindly shared another picture here. Thank you, everyone!
Thrilled to hear that Ryan Ramaker, one of my Public Policy PhD students, gave an outstanding presentation of his co-authored paper at the APSA meeting this afternoon. This was his first time speaking at a conference, and I'm extremely proud of him. Congratulations!
September 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Thrilled to hear that Ryan Ramaker, one of my Public Policy PhD students, gave an outstanding presentation of his co-authored paper at the APSA meeting this afternoon. This was his first time speaking at a conference, and I'm extremely proud of him. Congratulations!
I really appreciate Dr. Steven Sylvester’s leadership. He is a professor at Utah Valley, and I am sure he has a lot to handle there, but he did an excellent job leading the APSA Public Policy section business meeting this year. Just grateful for his contribution!
September 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I really appreciate Dr. Steven Sylvester’s leadership. He is a professor at Utah Valley, and I am sure he has a lot to handle there, but he did an excellent job leading the APSA Public Policy section business meeting this year. Just grateful for his contribution!
Grabbed a kind of breakfast I was supposed to get here this morning.
September 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Grabbed a kind of breakfast I was supposed to get here this morning.
Safely arrived in Vancouver for the APSA conference.
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Safely arrived in Vancouver for the APSA conference.
Female authorship in PSJ has shown a positive trend, with substantial gains over the last two decades. The share of female authors peaked at 45.3% in 2021 and has remained above 40% in recent years. This progress illustrates PSJ’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity.
September 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Female authorship in PSJ has shown a positive trend, with substantial gains over the last two decades. The share of female authors peaked at 45.3% in 2021 and has remained above 40% in recent years. This progress illustrates PSJ’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity.
International collaboration in PSJ has grown steadily over the years. While earlier periods saw limited co-authorship across borders, more than a quarter (27.6%) of articles published in 2024 included international collaboration. This growth reflects the journal’s increasingly global reach.
September 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
International collaboration in PSJ has grown steadily over the years. While earlier periods saw limited co-authorship across borders, more than a quarter (27.6%) of articles published in 2024 included international collaboration. This growth reflects the journal’s increasingly global reach.
PSJ’s impact has risen dramatically over the past decade. Starting with a CiteScore of just 3.3 in 2011, the journal reached 12.3 in 2024. This steady increase highlights the growing recognition of PSJ as a leading outlet for theory-driven, methodologically rigorous policy scholarship.
September 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
PSJ’s impact has risen dramatically over the past decade. Starting with a CiteScore of just 3.3 in 2011, the journal reached 12.3 in 2024. This steady increase highlights the growing recognition of PSJ as a leading outlet for theory-driven, methodologically rigorous policy scholarship.
The number of articles published in PSJ has fluctuated over time but shows a clear upward trajectory in recent years. In 2024, the journal reached its highest output ever with 58 published articles, reflecting both strong submission numbers and the journal’s expanding role in the field.
September 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The number of articles published in PSJ has fluctuated over time but shows a clear upward trajectory in recent years. In 2024, the journal reached its highest output ever with 58 published articles, reflecting both strong submission numbers and the journal’s expanding role in the field.
Had such a great time discussing the tech, policies, and politics of nuclear power/warfare. Awesome questions, lively conversations, and a perfect way to end the day. Big thanks to everyone who joined in!
September 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Had such a great time discussing the tech, policies, and politics of nuclear power/warfare. Awesome questions, lively conversations, and a perfect way to end the day. Big thanks to everyone who joined in!
Some pictures from my morning stroll by the lake on Labor Day.
September 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Some pictures from my morning stroll by the lake on Labor Day.
Ryan Ramaker, one of my Public Policy PhD students, practiced for his APSA presentation. He was well prepared, and we enjoyed some great burgers together. I'm excited for his first major conference in Vancouver!
August 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Ryan Ramaker, one of my Public Policy PhD students, practiced for his APSA presentation. He was well prepared, and we enjoyed some great burgers together. I'm excited for his first major conference in Vancouver!
Had a wonderful time at the Fall 2025 Kickoff meeting with my department colleagues and the PLSC MA/MPA/Public Policy PHD students. Can't think of a better way to spend a Friday afternoon!
August 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Had a wonderful time at the Fall 2025 Kickoff meeting with my department colleagues and the PLSC MA/MPA/Public Policy PHD students. Can't think of a better way to spend a Friday afternoon!