Recent events make it clear: whether loved or loathed, government policies are central to our lives. That’s why public policy schools are devoted to understanding the causes, design, implementation, and effects of government policies. And it’s why some political scientists (including me) feel the pull to work in both a political science department and a policy school. But if we make this choice, what goes from optional to required? For answers, look at Georgetown University faculty member Kate McNamara, the 2020 recipient of a prominent mentoring award from...
