Doctoral Dissertations in Space Policy
The Space Policy Institute focuses on master's degrees in International Science and Technology Policy and does not offer a doctoral program. Institute faculty participate on dissertation committees related to space policy in cooperation with other departments and program at George Washington University. The following is a list of doctoral dissertations completed in association with the Space Policy Institute.
by Gleason, Michael P., Ph.D., The George Washington University, 2009, 360 pages; AAT 3338912
The evolution of the NASA Earth Observing System: A case study in policy and project formulation
by Leshner, Richard Benjamin, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 2007, 387 pages; AAT 3275144
by Johnston, Shaida Sahami, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 2006, 223 pages; AAT 3199919
Mars wars: A case history of agenda-setting and alternative generation in the American space program
by Hogan, Thor Nels, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 2004, 301 pages; AAT 3124606
China's space activities, policy and organization, 1956-1986
by Chen, Yanping, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 1999, 340 pages; AAT 9931130
Organizing space: The political-bureaucratic dynamics through 1961
by Temple, Lafayette Parker, III, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 1999, 468 pages; AAT 9931152
United States commercial space launch policy implementation, 1986--1992
by Reed, Craig Russell, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 1998, 438 pages; AAT 9817630
Billion dollar technology: The origins of communications satellite technology (1945--1965)
by Whalen, David Joseph, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 1997, 316 pages; AAT 9716027
The evolution of the NASA-DoD relationship from Sputnik to the lunar landing
by Erickson, Mark Alan, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 1997, 665 pages; AAT 9726648
Earth Observations Satellite Data Policy: Process and Outcome
by Shaffer, Lisa, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 1994, 200 pages; AAT 9416583
Organized interests and the politics of the United States space station
by Hitchcock, Henry Hansel, Ph.D., The George Washington University, 1993, 493 pages; AAT 9316111
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