Sina Jangjoo – a Florida State University doctoral student in the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy – was awarded the FSU Graduate School Student Leadership Pursuit Award.
This prestigious award recognizes one outstanding graduate student who demonstrates ambition, leadership, and significant contributions within the FSU community and student organizations, coupled with a commitment to advancing their field through research and advanced education.
“My time at FSU has thoroughly prepared me for my career by providing rigorous academic training, valuable research experiences, and significant leadership opportunities,” said Jangjoo. “The collaborative projects, mentorship roles, and teaching assignments I’ve undertaken have greatly enhanced my professional skills and academic expertise, positioning me effectively for my future academic career.”
During his time at Florida State University, Jangjoo focused his research on urban and technology policy, sustainability, environmental and energy policy, nonprofit and public management, and collaborative governance. His dissertation integrated these fields by developing a theory on the early stages of technological innovation and socio-technical transitions to sustainability, with a particular focus on renewable energy transitions in Florida cities and the vital role of nonprofits.
Jangjoo actively contributed to the campus community, serving as President of both the Public Administration Graduates Association (2022–2024) and the Persian Student Association (2021–2022). Sina also mentored three undergraduate students through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (2023–2024) and worked as a Graduate Assistant at the Sustainable Campus Office (May 2022–August 2023), where he supervised sustainability program coordinators and helped organize campus-wide initiatives.
Before beginning his Ph.D., Jangjoo earned his Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Graduate Certificate in Civic and Nonprofit Management from FSU.
When asked what his most impactful experience at FSU was, Jangjoo said, “serving as President of the Public Administration Graduates Association, where I was able to foster community, enhance academic and professional development among graduate students, and significantly contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment within the school.”
After graduation, Jangjoo’s goal is to become an assistant professor in public administration and policy, focusing on urban policy, environmental policy, sustainability, clean energy transitions, and nonprofit management. His ambition is to contribute significantly to these fields through impactful research, teaching, and community engagement, ultimately influencing effective policy making and governance practices.
To learn more about the Askew School’s graduate programs, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/askew.