In this episode, Dr. Mark McBeth speaks with Keith Bybee, a 2004 graduate of Idaho State University’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and a recipient of an ISU 2025 Professional Achievement Award. Bybee, now the Division Manager of Budget and Policy Analysis at the Idaho Legislative Services Office in Boise, shares his journey into the MPA program, reflecting on what drew him to public service and how he found success as a graduate student. He highlights the key professional skills he gained through the program—including policy analysis, administrative leadership, and public budgeting—and discusses how these have shaped his career in state government. Their conversation offers valuable insights into the real-world impact of MPA training and the importance of building and fostering relationships.

What do you do with a Doctorate of Arts degree from ISU’s Political Science Department? Alumni Misty Prigent talks to ISU Director of Global Studies Dr. Donna Lybecker about her experiences in the department and after graduation.

Pocatello, ID — In this episode of The Poli-Sci Connection, Dr. Mark McBeth, Director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Idaho State University, interviews Becky Babb, a 2015 MPA graduate and current Public Works Project Manager for the City of Pocatello.

Eizaak Jordan tells Dr. Johnson about the classes, faculty, opportunities, and mindset that helped him successfully navigate his Political Science degree and chart a career path.

The first episode of PoliSci Connection features a 2022 ISU Political Science graduate, Eizaak Jordan. Our host, Dr. Colin Johnson, speaks with Eizaak about how coursework, professors, and ultimately a political science degree from ISU gave him the tools to pursue opportunities that reflect his passion for conservation.