Nathan G Myers

Nathan Myers is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of the Master of Public Administration program at Indiana State University's College of Arts & Sciences. His work bridges public administration, health policy, and emergency management, with a focus on improving governmental responses to public health crises and pandemics.

Dr. Myers holds a Ph.D. in Public Affairs from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas (2009). His educational background includes a BA from Knox College and an MPA from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Myers' research focuses on public health emergency preparedness, health security and resilience, and the governance of biotechnology. His work examines how political polarization affects pandemic response, the importance of community-level preparedness, and the intersection of genetic counseling with public policy. He employs interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from public administration, political science, and health policy to address complex challenges in health security. His research emphasizes practical applications for improving governmental capacity during health emergencies.

His extensive publication record reveals consistent themes in public health emergency preparedness, with a growing focus on One Health frameworks that integrate human, animal, and environmental health considerations. Recent work examines antimicrobial resistance, pandemic surveillance systems, and the political challenges of maintaining robust public health infrastructure. His scholarship consistently addresses the tension between efficiency and resilience in governmental systems, arguing for approaches that prioritize long-term preparedness over short-term cost savings.

Dr. Myers has received significant recognition for his work:

• Provost's Award for Excellence in Student Learning Assessment and Improvement (2025)
• Provost's Award for Excellence in Academic Assessment (2017)

As Director of the Master of Public Administration program, Myers mentors graduate students in public administration and policy analysis. His grant activities demonstrate strong engagement with community resilience, including "Building Community Resilience in the Wabash Valley Region" (2025-2026), which received funding from both the Community-Engage Alliance and Indiana State University. Earlier work includes NIH-funded research on genetic counseling and telemedicine.

Myers actively contributes to institutional governance through service on the University Assessment Council and Leadership Team, where he served as Secretary from 2018-2021. He also served on the West Central Indiana Area Health Education Center Advisory Board (2011-2021), including leadership roles as President and Vice President. His professional activities reflect a commitment to bridging academic research with practical applications in public health and administration.