Patrik Madaras

Patrik Madaras is a Lecturer and Statistics Coordinator at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University Indianapolis. He transitioned to full-time faculty in 2014 after over two decades as an adjunct professor. With nearly 40 years of senior management experience in Indiana state government, he has held roles including Director of Research and Assessment at the Indiana Office of Occupational Development, Director of Evaluation at the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, and Manager of Data and Analytics at the Family and Social Services Administration.

Education:

• A.B., Sociology, Alma College (1970)
• M.A., Sociology, Indiana University (1972)
• A.B.D., Sociology, Indiana University (1975)
• Microcomputer Specialist, IUPUI (1989)

Research Interests: Focuses on public policy analysis, governance structures, and data-driven decision-making in public administration. His work emphasizes statistical methodologies for evaluating public programs and improving governmental efficiency.

Awards:

• Received the IUPUI SPEA Professional Pillar of Excellence Award (2012)
• Won the JAG Favorite Professor Award in 2008 and 2011
• Recognized as IVTC Instructor Known for Excellence in 2007 and 2008
• Granted IUPUI SPEA Outstanding Teaching Award for Undergraduate Part-Time Faculty in 2004 and 2005

Advising & Grants: While no formal advising or grant details are explicitly listed, his roles in program evaluation and data analytics likely involve collaborative projects with governmental and institutional stakeholders.