Aaron D. Schroeder

Aaron D. Schroeder, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professor
Social & Decision Analytics Division, University of Virginia Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative
aaron.schroeder@virginia.edu

Dr. Schroeder's overarching research focus is the enablement of Evidence-Based Policy-Making and Program Evaluation through the Secure Liberation, Integration and Analysis of Administrative Data.

Dr. Schroeder has extensive experience in the technologies and related policies of information/data integration and systems analysis, policy and program development and implementation, quantitative and qualitative methodologies of evaluation, and the general application of data and web technologies to the enhancement of public and private sector services.

A particular focus of Dr. Schroeder's research has been on the integration and analysis of education, health, social service and non-profit administrative data streams for the purpose of conducting policy analyses and program evaluations impacting a wide range of constituents, including: pre-K child social and health service recipients; child care service operators; primary, secondary, post-secondary and adult education service recipients; state workforce training service recipients; and, U.S. veteran health and social service recipients.

High-profile information integration projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia include the USED-funded Statewide Longitudinal Data System, the USHHS-funded Project Child HANDS, and the USDOT-funded design, development, deployment, and evaluation of the U.S.'s first statewide travel information system, Virginia 511.

EDUCATION

Virginia Tech University
Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration2001
Areas: Organization Theory, Data Management, Privacy Law, Implementation
Dissertation: "Building Implementation Networks"
James Madison University
M.P.A. in Public Administration1993
Areas: Geographic Information Systems, Administrative Law
University of Delaware
B.A. in Psychology1991
Areas: Brain & Behavior (incl. graduate-level Neuropsychology)
Minor: Statistics

SPECIALIZATIONS

Policy & Evaluation

  • Methods of Data Collection
  • Research Design
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Information Policy
  • Privacy Law
  • Policy & Implementation Network Analysis

Information Management

  • Information Integration
  • Data Management
  • Big Data
  • Web-Enabled Public Services

Additional Specialized Training & Technical Skills

  • Master R Developer
  • Linux Server Administration
  • Server Virtualization
  • PostgreSQL Database Programming (PL/pgSQL)
  • Oracle Database Programming (PL/SQL)
  • Microsoft SQL Server Programming (T-SQL)
  • JavaEE Multi-Tier Programming (Java, JPA, JSF, Facelets)
  • Microsoft Server Administration
  • ASP.NET Web Development (C#)
  • Python Development
  • Cisco Network Administration
  • SAS & SAS JMP
  • SPSS
  • Group Facilitation, Focus Groups, & Nominal Groups
  • Advanced Cold Fusion: Fusebox
  • Advanced Graphics with Photoshop and GIMP

HONORS, AWARDS, RECOGNITION

Member, Arlington County Open Data Advisory Group, 2018-2019

COVITS 2013 Winner, Cross-Boundary Collaboration on IT Initiatives

(2013) Announced as the winner in the category of Cross-Boundary Collaboration on IT Initiatives for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System (VLDS).

COVITS 2012 Finalist

(2012) Announced as a Finalist for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System (VLDS).

Virginia Early Childhood Advisory Council

(2010) Invited to present to the Virginia Governor's Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) on Project Child HANDS.

National Institute of Statistical Sciences Workshop

(2009) Invited to present on methods of public-sector data integration and issues created by federal and state privacy laws.

National Press Club

(2008) Invited to present findings on intergenerational day care facilities vs. traditional operations.

Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference

(2003) Invited speaker to the Florida DOT ITS Conference.

Technology and Public Administration Conference

(2000) Invited by University of LaVerne to lead two day workshop on stakeholder analysis and IT implementation in the public sector.

Virginia Transportation Conference

(1999 & 2000) Invited to speak on public-private partnerships and IT deployment in rural areas.

Association of State Governments

(1999) Nominated for Award in Innovation in State Government for Travel Shenandoah.

Member, Congressional Commission

(1999) Appointed as a Member, Congressional Commission on I-81 Truck Safety.

Eno Transportation Fellow

(1997) Eno Transportation Fellow and graduate of Eno Transportation Foundation Leadership Development Program.

Guest Editor

(1997) Invited Guest Editor, Administration & Society.