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Jon Ruff
@jonruff.bsky.social
(Incoming) Assistant Professor of Political Science @SouthDakotaState

Research in policy narratives and influence in bureaucracy.
Space policy advocate & nerd.
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Join us next Tuesday for this chat on what the heck plot is and how to use it in your #NPF research.
September 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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EARLY VIEW!

What exactly is a “plot” in the Narrative Policy Framework? Explore this PSJ article mapping its definitions and measures across structure, valence, and causality to advance policy narrative research.

Read here:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#PSJ #PolicyStudiesJournal
<em>Policy Studies Journal</em> | PSO Public Policy Journal | Wiley Online Library
The Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) has grown in popularity as a policy process framework that centralizes narratives as a primary means to communicate policy preferences. In the NPF, key components...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Reposted by Jon Ruff
The Conference on Policy Process Research 2026 is in Bern, Switzerland, January 20-23. You can submit your paper or presentation ideas here - policyprocessresearch.org - and can attend in person or online.
August 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Do it for the PLOT!

Excited to share that my paper on the narrative element Plot was just published with @psjeditor.bsky.social!

This piece unpacks what Plot is and how it works in the Narrative Policy Framework #NPF.

I'd love to hear your thoughts!
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...
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August 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The #ICPP7 preconference workshop on NPF was a blast!

Looking forward to learning some new approaches at today's panel lineup

Loving the #ChiangMai vibes!
July 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Working on a project in Space Policy and Governance?

We're still accepting papers for this summer's ICPP7 -- online or In-Person attendance.

Come join us for some stellar discussions!

Abstract submissions due this Friday (1/31)
🌌 Call for Papers – ICPP7 Panel 🌌

Exploring the Final Frontier: Emerging Trends in Space Policy Research

Join me & co-chair Jon Ruff as we discuss interdisciplinary space policy research. Submit your paper by Jan 31, 2025!

📅 July 2–4, 2025 | Chiang Mai, Thailand
IPPA - List of Panels
www.ippapublicpolicy.org
January 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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If any of you have undergrads in public health, please encourage them to apply to our Undergraduate Scholars Program (application deadline: 1/31). Great funded opportunity for both classroom & experiential learning in public health. www.publichealth.pitt.edu/academics/ot...
Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program | School of Public Health
Applications for the Summer 2025 cohort are now open and will close on January 31, 2025.  The Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program is an eight-week residential program designed to encoura...
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December 30, 2024 at 2:32 PM
First term as an adjunct for graduate research methods and I've received a few requests to serve on thesis committees.

What's your take on an adjunct's role in University service?
November 21, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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I’m not sure how, but I created a Bluesky pack called "Policy Research Network" and included several policy scholars. The best part is you can see all their posts in one place. If you're on Bluesky, join us! Here's the link: go.bsky.app/6KXJpzs
November 15, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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🌌 Call for Papers – ICPP7 Panel 🌌

Exploring the Final Frontier: Emerging Trends in Space Policy Research

Join me & co-chair Jon Ruff as we discuss interdisciplinary space policy research. Submit your paper by Jan 31, 2025!

📅 July 2–4, 2025 | Chiang Mai, Thailand
IPPA - List of Panels
www.ippapublicpolicy.org
November 18, 2024 at 11:15 PM