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Teddy Svoronos
Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School
Teddy Svoronos is a Senior Lecturer of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS).2 Here are some key details about his background and work:
Education and Career
Teddy Svoronos holds a PhD in Health Policy from Harvard University and a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University.3 He joined the Harvard Kennedy School faculty in July 2016 as a Lecturer in Public Policy.3
Teaching and Research Focus
At HKS, Svoronos teaches courses in statistics and econometrics for MPP and MPA/ID students.1 His primary interests include:
- Using technology to replicate small class dynamics on a larger scale
- Developing digital and online teaching materials
- Improving public policy through statistical methods2
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Svoronos is involved in several innovative educational projects:
- Faculty Lead for the Evidence for Decisions area of HKS' online Public Leadership Credential
- Faculty Liaison for Pedagogy and Digital Learning at SLATE
- Co-founder of Teachly, a web application focused on creating effective and inclusive learning environments
- Co-founder of PingPong, a platform for creating custom AI bots for teaching2
Research and Publications
His research has focused on:
- The validity of quasi-experimental designs in approximating randomized trials
- Healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly patient behavior and access to health services1
- Evaluating large-scale health programs in resource-limited countries5
Additional Roles
Svoronos also serves as the faculty director of Harvard's Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD).4 He has been involved in developing online training modules for civil servants in India and Pakistan, aimed at enabling policymakers to effectively use evidence in decision-making.14
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