PhD, MPA
Assistant Research Professor
Research at a glance
Research Topics
Research Summary
Dr. Benton's research focuses on equity in public settings, such as program evaluation, health access and local government.
Education
- PhD in Public Affairs, University of Missouri, May 2022
Dissertation: Communicating public reform - Master of Public Administration, St. Louis University, May 2017
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, St. Louis University, May 2014
Research interests
- Health Equity
- Medical Education
- Program Evaluation
- Public Administration
- Public Management
Selected publications
Olajire, A., & Benton, M. (2024). Narratives, Sensemaking, and Didactic Relationships in Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Education. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23821205241235007
Benton, M. (2020). Representation Is Not Enough: Symbolic Representation and Perceptions of the Police. Administration & Society, 52(5), 794-822. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095399720905368
Cropf, R.A., Benton, M. (2019). Towards a Working Model of e-Participation in Smart Cities: What the Research Suggests. In: E-Participation in Smart Cities: Technologies and Models of Governance for Citizen Engagement. Public Administration and Information Technology, vol 34. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89474-4_6
