David Gould

Faculty and Honors Program Associate

David Gould is a Visiting Associate Professor at the Public Policy Center at The University of Iowa. He has a diverse background in higher education, having served in various roles at the university, including as an administrator at the Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development and as the Associate Director of Professional Student Development in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Gould has also been recognized for his contributions to teaching and community engagement, receiving multiple awards such as the 2020 Honors Teaching Award and the 2019 David J. Skorton Staff Excellence Award.1

His academic focus includes reimagining higher education, and he has developed unique courses that emphasize meaning and community involvement. These courses have received significant media attention and professional acclaim. In addition to his teaching, Gould is a public speaker and has delivered keynote addresses at various conferences, including TEDx events.1 2

Gould's previous experience includes directing community engagement initiatives for Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project in Las Vegas, where he aimed to transform the city into a community-focused environment. He has also directed documentaries and produced films for HBO.1 3

Highlights

Jul 7 · ppc.uiowa.edu

Education and Teaching in Brief with David Gould - Public Policy Center

Jan 25 · theiowaidea.com

61. Dave Gould | The Iowa Idea

Experience

Faculty and Honors Program Associate at University of Iowa (January 2023 - Present)

Visiting Associate Professor at Public Policy Center, University of Iowa (January 2020 - December 2022), Administrator and Faculty at Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, University of Iowa (April 2016 - December 2019)