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Thomas Thompson is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wayne State University and has served as Director of the Center for Urban Studies since January 2003. He has expanded the Center’s research capacity by increasing doctoral-level staff and collaborations with WSU faculty. Active in urban policy, he teaches courses such as Program Evaluation and Detroit Politics.
His research focuses on program evaluation, policy analysis, and urban issues like community development, lead poisoning impacts, and disability policy. Notable areas include urban labor markets, citizen attitudes toward public services, and welfare reform. He has contributed to studies on Detroit’s cultural history, housing policies, and civic engagement initiatives.
Recent projects include a grant-funded effort to build youth skills and promote civic engagement, reflecting his commitment to applied urban research. Thompson has not been explicitly linked to scientific awards in the provided text.
As an advisor, he supports doctoral students and has overseen projects addressing legislative term limits and service collaboration. His work is affiliated with Wayne State’s Center for Urban Studies, though no specific lab or team is detailed beyond institutional roles.
