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Jonah J. Ralston is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he coordinates the public policy and administration program. He previously served as a Faculty Sustainability Fellow and Community-Based Learning Fellow. Prior to academia, he held roles as a performance evaluator at a Wisconsin legislative agency and a business analyst at a multinational corporation. Ralston holds a doctoral degree from Michigan State University.
Education & Background: Ralston earned his PhD from Michigan State University. His pre-academic career included roles in legislative analysis and corporate business strategy, shaping his focus on policy-relevant scholarship.
Research Interests: Ralston’s work centers on public policy analysis, science governance, environmental regulation, and legislative decision-making processes. His research explores intersections between scientific evidence and policymaking in contentious areas like stem cell research, hydraulic fracturing, and space policy.
Grants & Contributions: He secured grants totaling $35,000, including leading the NCAA Choices Grant (2015–2018) and managing an Engaged Scholarship Grant on school lunch program attrition (2016–2017). His work emphasizes community-based learning and applied policy research.
Public Engagement: Ralston frequently contributes to public discourse through media appearances, including segments on Wisconsin Public Radio and NBC15, addressing topics like Wisconsin’s budget surplus, Medicaid expansion, and political polarization.
