Through research across diverse and complementary fields, O’Neill helps society understand our world and the behaviors of groups and individuals in it. We translate this knowledge into the design of sound policies, effective governance, and the organizational competence necessary to address society’s pressing environmental and human challenges—most prominent among them, climate change and the right of all people to dignity, healthy lives, and democratic participation.
Area of focus: Research
Strategic goal: Catalyze research that drives solutions to the world’s most pressing societal and environmental problems
Updates on our progress
For the 2023-24 academic year:
- Implemented 1:1 level coaching for faculty on grants, organizing proposals, etc.
- Created a mentoring program focusing on early-career faculty to increase grant activity
- Developed a grant-writing workshop during the summer to provide support for faculty to develop and refine proposals
During the 2022-23 academic year:
- IU’s Public Policy Institute collaborated with the Center for Strategic and International Studies to hold a workshop in Washington, D.C. in May 2023 on the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act
- Created a template to assist faculty in planning workshops and conferences to expand opportunities to connect with scholars, practitioners, and experts
- Collected information from faculty on current partnerships/relationships with state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and officials to assess opportunities for growth
- Established an awards committee to identify and nominate faculty for national teaching awards and fellowships
- Formed a faculty hiring task force to assess different areas and opportunities at O’Neill