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Michael Climek
Guest Host, LSU PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH LAB

Michael Climek is the Operations Manager of the Public Policy Research Lab at LSU. Originally from NYC, his last position was as a project manager in the research department at Ketchum, a leading global public relations firm. He has more than six years of experience in the market research industry and has worked for clients in a variety of fields, such as Adecco, Kodak, Playstation and Wendy’s. Climek also specializes in social media conversation analysis, focus group moderation, and online surveying. Climek recently completed his MBA at Baruch College in New York with a dual major in marketing and international business.

Current Topic


05/12 - Louisiana’s Legislature: Where Are the Women?

More than half the population of Louisiana – 51% -- is female. Yet, only 11 % of the state’s Legislators are women. Why?

Coming Soon!


06/12 - Weighty Matters: Louisiana’s Obesity Problem

What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?

Recent Topics


04/12 - Education Reform 2012

What will the changes to the state’s education system mean for Louisiana’s public schools?


03/12 - Redefining State Retirement

How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service?


02/12 - Weighty Matters: Louisiana’s Obesity Problem

What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?


01/12 - Civic Engagement in Louisiana

How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved?

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