Teaching

MSSP 6290: Research and Evaluation Design 

University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice

Semester: Fall 2023

Research and Evaluation Design introduces social research methods in the context of social policy and program evaluation. The course provides a conceptual and practical understanding in the design of experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research and in the application of quantitative and qualitative methods. Students learn about the application of the research process and skills in all phases of assessing a social policy and developing a social program, including needs assessment, implementation analysis, and evaluation of policy or program effectiveness. Students learn to be critical and informed consumers of research and to apply guidelines of research ethics in social policy settings.   

URBS 4500: Urban Redevelopment

University of Pennsylvania Urban Studies Program

Semester: Spring 2023

This course explores the politics and practice of urban development, examining and contrasting efforts led by the government, community-based groups, and the private sector. Topics will include: the historical context, dating to the early 20th century, of contemporary practice; how decisions that shape neighborhood change are made and who makes them; technical aspects of contemporary community/economic development; and redevelopment and racial equity. The class will be in seminar format, mixing lectures, discussions, guest speakers, and site visits. The course requirements include short written responses to assigned materials, a mid-term assignment, and a final proposal and presentation.

NPLD 5830: Social Impact Measurement

University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice

Semesters: Spring 2023, Spring 2022

The twofold purpose of social impact measurement is to assess and improve nonprofit program impact and offer actionable information to inform improvements. Social impact measurement is an essential learning opportunity for grantmakers and nonprofit partners. Developing an evaluation plan, instruments, and processes that are culturally responsive and equity informed will lead to actionable results and learning that will drive continuous improvement.

This course offers an overview of leading social impact measurement methodologies and tools in a format that includes asynchronous recorded video lectures, synchronous discussion lectures, readings, and practical assignments designed to teach the design and implementation of a social impact measurement plan.  

URBS 4280: Undergraduate Urban Research Colloquium

University of Pennsylvania Institute for Urban Research and the Urban Studies Program

Semester: Spring 2022

Sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) and the Urban Studies Program, the Undergraduate Urban Research Colloquium (UURC) offers an opportunity for advanced students interested in urban issues and research to work intensively on an urban research topic with a research mentor who is an expert in their field and research method(s). The course also presents the opportunity to learn about urban-related research in an interdisciplinary setting. Student-mentor teams come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Through seminar discussions, guest lectures, and research exercises, students will be exposed to different research methodologies that could be used to deepen or triangulate their own research.

SOCI 2680 & SOCI 5680: Contemporary Immigration in the United States

University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences

Semester: Spring 2025

*Also crosslisted as EDUC 5432, LALS 2680, and LALS 5680

National Education Equity Lab: Social Innovation

University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice

Semester: Fall 2024

CPLN 5030: Modeling Geographical Objects

University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design

Semester: Fall 2023

CPLN 6650: Case Studies and Urban Design Explorations

University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design

Semesters: Spring 2023, Spring 2022

CPLN 5000: Introduction to City and Regional Planning

University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design

Semesters: Fall 2022, Fall 2021

Spatial Analysis Bootcamp 

University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design

Semester: Summer 2022

NPLD 5830: Social Impact Measurement

University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice

Semesters: Spring 2021, Spring 2020