MARTIN DEAN DUPALO
Department of Political Science
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Box 455029
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5029
Dean.Dupalo@UNLV.edu


FORMAL EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Heinz School of Public Policy and Management Pittsburgh, PA
Formerly School of Urban and Public Affairs (SUPA)

  • Masters in Public Policy and Management, MPM, 1997

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Las Vegas, NV

  • Bachelors of Political Science, BA – American Government emphasis, 1993
  • Bachelors of Communication, BA – Journalism emphasis, 1992

Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) Las Vegas, NV

  • Associates in Fire Science Management, AAS – ICS Management, Tactics, Procedures, Personnel, 1994 with Honors
  • Associates in Fire Science Urban Fire fighting, AAS – EMT, Investigations, Internship, 1994 with Honors

POLICY & RESEARCH INTERESTS

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COURSES TAUGHT (Including Workshops)

Nevada System of Higher Education (formerly UCCSN)

  • UNLV – PSC 101 Intro to American Politics (4 credits) (current)
  • NSC – PSC 101 American Politics (3 credits)
  • NSC – HIS 101 US History to 1865 (3 credits)
  • NSC – HIS 102 US History 1865 to Present (3 credits)
  • CCSN – POS 101 Intro to American Politics (4 credits)

Additional (Non–NSHE)

  • Adult Basic Education English as a Second Language (ABE/ESL) – Immigrant & Refugee Services
  • Basic Spanish – Community School
  • Introduction to Management
  • Introduction to Communications
  • US Government
  • How to Volunteer in the Community
  • How to Volunteer in Politics
  • How to Evaluate Non-Profits

SCHOLARSHIPS & RECOGNITION – Academic & Public Service

Harry S Truman Congressional Scholarship (4 years) 1987

  • Commitment to academic scholarship and public service.

Carnegie Mellon University Heinz Graduate School Half-Tuition Scholarship 1992 & 1996

Fire Chiefs Association Scholarship 1994

  • Recognition of academic excellence.

Jefferson Award recipient, April 2006

  • Recognition of public service from 2005-2007 establishing a food recovery program.

City of Las Vegas Citizen of Month April 2006

  • Community recognition of successful efforts acquiring neighborhood speed humps project, teaching, serving five years on the Community Development Review Board, and establishing a second food recovery program. (2004–2005 & 2005–2007)

National Daily Point of Light Award recipient (#2918) 2005

  • Recognition of public service assisting a homeless shelter and establishing a food recovery program.

Angel Award, Humanitarian of the Year 2008

  • Recognition of initiative and efforts leading a small team to successfully collect needed medical supplies to be sent to US troops to be distributed to civilians in war-torn areas.

ADDENDUMS

  • Journalism & Public Affairs
  • Emergency Management
  • Teaching & Training
  • Guest Speakers
  • Quality & Project Management
  • Public Service
  • Grant Writing
  • Political Advocacy & Experience
  • Multi-Cultural Experience
  • Youth Programs
  • Law Enforcement, Investigative Skills
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • IT Skills