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Megan Wrobel is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at The College of Wooster. She holds a B.A. (2007), M.P.A. (2011) from the University of Dayton, and a Ph.D. (2018) from North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on disaster policy, risk regulation, and the role of focusing events in policy change. She explores how crises like natural disasters, nuclear accidents, and pandemics influence policy agendas and public perception of governance. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks, such as the Multiple Streams Approach, with applied analyses of infrastructure resilience and energy policy. She also examines cultural narratives of government through film, revealing tensions between public distrust and positive portrayals of civil servants.
- Education: B.A. University of Dayton (2007), M.P.A. University of Dayton (2011), Ph.D. North Carolina State University (2018)
Her research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding policy responses to crises, including pandemic preparedness, nuclear energy perceptions, and post-disaster development. She has published extensively on focusing events theory, regulatory recalibration, and risk communication. Her teaching and mentorship contribute to The College of Wooster's liberal arts mission of fostering independent thinkers.
Publications highlight her expertise in disaster management, energy policy, and media representations of governance. She has addressed how political ideologies shape public trust in energy infrastructure and how crises drive long-term policy changes. Her work underscores the interplay between theoretical models and real-world policy challenges.
While no awards or grants are listed, her scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to advancing understanding of policy dynamics in high-risk contexts. She advises students in Political Science and contributes to campus initiatives on public policy and civic engagement.
