معرفی
John Wood, Ph.D., is a tenured Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), where he has served since 2021. Previously a co-coordinator of UCO's MPA program (2019-2023), Wood specializes in public administration, municipal governance, and urban sustainability. He also serves as an affiliated faculty member at Swansea University (UK) since 2018.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Policy and Conflict Management, Oklahoma State University (2007)
- M.A. in Political Science, Oklahoma State University (1998)
- B.S. in Journalism and Broadcasting, Oklahoma State University (1994)
Research Focus:
Wood's work bridges practical and theoretical divides in public administration, emphasizing transformative learning, intergovernmental relations, and conflict resolution. His publications explore water management, electoral reform, and civic education, with a geographic emphasis on Oklahoma and comparative international contexts.
Scientific Awards & Grants:
- 2024 DaVinci Creativity in Education Fellow
- Over $70,000 in internal UCO grants (2016-2021)
- 2018 Masonic Endowment First-Place Award
- 2017-2021 AAUP and Liberal Arts College awards
Professional Service:
Wood combines academic work with civic leadership, including roles as Vice Mayor of Guthrie, Oklahoma (past), chair of Guthrie’s finance committee, and advisory roles for the Oklahoma Municipal League and ACOG. He has mentored students in action civics through Generation Citizen and led international study tours to Uganda and Guatemala.
