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Frank Akpadock is a senior research economist/regional scientist, Economic Development Research at the Center for Urban and Regional Studies,Youngstown State University,Youngstown, One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio (Penguinland); since 1991. Dr. Akpadock received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 1990, College Station (Aggieland), Texas. As a regional scientist, Dr. Akpadock's research interests are in Regionalism, Applied Economic Development Research, Economics Model Building, Community Economic Development Analyses, Transportation & land Use Planning, Housing, and Neighborhood Revitalization . To contribute to a body of regional science analytical knowledge, he developed a model that can assess the strength or its lack thereof, of a regional economy. This model was published in a peer reviewed journal--The Journal of Community Development Society. Dr. Akpadock publishes extensively on regional economic development issues. His latest publication is a book chapter titled: "Patrick Ungaro, Brownfield Redevelopment, and Revitalization in Youngstown, OH," in Governing Middle-Sized Cities--Studies in Mayoral Leadership (James R. Bowers & Wilbur C. Rich, eds.), Boulder, Colorado, Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc., 2000

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Public Service Institute

Center for Urban and Regional Studies

Youngstown State University

One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555

Ph.D., Regional Science (1990),
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Dissertation Title: Growth Pole: A Spatial Analysis of the Determinants of Growth for a Propulsive Industrial Complex-- A Case Study of Dow Petrochemical Industrial Complex in Brazoria County, Texas 1960-89

M.U.S. ( Master of Urban Studies): Regional Science Concentration, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon (1989)

M.U.R.P (Master of Urban and Regional Planning), California State University, Fresno, California. Thesis: Criteria for Land Tenure Systems Reform with Application to Nigeria (1983)

Senior Research Economist/Regional Scientist--Economic Development Research and Manager of Industrial Targeting Program for the Economic Region--Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula Counties in Northeast Ohio (1999-)

Research Associate III, Economic Development Research and Manager of Industrial Targeting Program for the Economic Region--Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula Counties in Northeast Ohio (1992-99)

Limited Service Faculty, Economics Department: Youngstown State University (Fall Qtr. 1993)

Limited Service Faculty, Department of Geography, Youngstown State University (Fall 2006-

Research & Teaching Assistant: Center for Urban Affairs and Planning, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon (1985-86)

Transportation Planning Assistant: Metropolitan Area Transportation Planning (METRO) Department, Portland, Oregon (85-86)

Planning Assistant : Fresno County Economic Development, Fresno, California (1982).

Economic Impact Analysis of Public & Private Sector Firms (Using Econometric and RIMS II Models)

Phi Beta Delta National Honor Society for International Scholars Award from Youngstown State University (1996-)

Tau Sigma Delta National Honor Society in Architecture & Allied Arts from Texas A & M University, College Station (1990-)

Research Fellowship (Ph.D. Dissertation) Award from Texas A&M University (1990)

"Traditional Economic Indicator Analysis: Measuring the Competitiveness of the Youngstown-Warren Boardman Metropolitan Statistical Area with. Comparable Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the Midwest and the Nation." Technical Research Report (6/07)

"Traditional Economic Indicator Analysis: Measuring the Competitiveness of the Youngstown-Warren Boardman MSA with Comparable MSAs in Northeast Ohio" Technical Research Report (Dec. 06)

"Traditional Regional Economic Indicators in the Mahoning-Shenango Valley" Technical Research Report (June 2006)

"The Mahoning Valley Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives--Assessing the State of High-Tech Industry Cluster Establishments in the

Mahoning-Shenango Valley." Center for Urban and Regional Studies, Technical Research Report ((7/2005).

"The Social and Economic Impacts on the African-American Community of Incarcerated Black Males Between the Ages 18 and 35, 1996-2000," The Case of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, " The Ohio Corrections Research Compendium, Vol. II, 2004

High-Technology Industry Cluster Establishments in the Mahoning Valley." Center for Urban and Regional Studies, Technical Research Report (11/2002)

"Transition, Stagnation, and Turnaround of Mid-Sized Urban America Before and After the Economic Restructuring Period: A Comparative, Competitive Performance Assessment of the Youngstown-Warren MSA, 1970-2000." Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (8/2001).

Author: "Patrick Ungaro, Brownfield Redevelopment, and Revitalization in Youngstown, Ohio," (A Book Chapter) titled: Mayoral Leadership and Sustainability in Middle-Sized Cities, James Bowers & Wilbur C. Rich (eds.). Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc; 2000.

"Diversification Trends of the Regional Economy of Mill-Town Communities in the Northeast Ohio, 1980-91." Journal of Community Development Society, 1996, Vol. 27 (2) 177-196.

"The Changing Semantics of a Regional Economic Development Strategy: Growth Pole vs. Industrial Targeting Concepts." Journal of Community Development Society, 1993, Vol. 24 (1) 103-124

"The Economic Impact Study of Youngstown State University on the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys," Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report, (9/2000)

"The Economic Impact Analysis of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport: A Comprehensive Examination of the Regional Economic Impact of Operations at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and the US Airforce Reserve Base--1997&1998 Youngstown, OH; Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (with Andy Douglas); (10/99)

"State of the Economy in the Economic Region: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties," Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (4/98)

"Revised Directory of Private & Public Companies for the 11 Recommended Industrial Growth Sectors for the Economic Region: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties, Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (1/95)

"Shift-Share Analysis of the Regional Economy of Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula Counties in Northeast Ohio, 1980-91, " Center for Urban Studies; Technical Research Report (6/94)

"The Economic Impact Analysis of ESSOC Materials Inc." (with Daniel Moison II), Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (3/94)

"The Economic Impact Analysis of the Copperweld Steel Company," (with Daniel Moisson II), Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (3/94)

"A Recruitment Package for the CEOs of the Target Industry: SIC 3069, Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC; SIC 2676, Sanitary Paper Products; SIC 2891, Adhesives and Sealants; SIC 2869, Industrial Organic Chemicals, NEC; SIC 3559, Specialty Industry Machinery, NEC; SIC 3531, Construction Machinery & Equipment; SIC 3679, Electronic Components, NEC; SIC 3845, Electro medical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus; and SIC 3826, Analytic Instruments, " Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (1993)

"Measurement of the Economic Impact of the Mahoning Valley Defense, Finance, and Accounting Center," (with Gil Peterson), Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (3/92)

"The Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District and the Local Economy: An Economic Impact Study," (with Tom Finnerty Jr.), Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (3/92)

"Profile of Target Industries for the Economic Region: Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula Counties," Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (2/93)

"Industrial Targeting Strategy for the Economic Region: Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula Counties," Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (1/92)

"The Regional Economic Impact Analysis of the Youngstown Airport," Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula Counties," Center for Urban Studies, Technical Research Report (1/92)

"An Intervention Process in Neighborhood Economic Development Strategy, Center for Urban Affairs, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas," Technical Research Report (11/90)

"Analysis of the Role of Transportation in the Patterns of Land Use Development: Department of Architecture and Allied Arts, Center for Urban Affairs, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas," Technical Research Report (7/90)

Manuscript reviewer for the 1999 Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Award

Participated as judge for the Lake-To-River Science Day in Medicine & Health (Mahoning Valley) at Youngstown State University

Participated as judge in the Brown Vs. Board of Education 50th Year Anniversary contest between Ryan and Wilson High School students organized by the Youngstown Board of Education, May, 2004

Participated in the annual cleaning of Youngstown arterial roads around the Youngstown State University campus

Economic Development Committee Member of the Youngstown Downtown Revitalization Group (1998-)

Developed a survey instrument as a revitalization tool to probe the type and number of businesses operating in downtown Youngstown

Member of the Economic Development Taskforce of ACTION (Alliance for Congressional Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods) , Youngstown (1999-)

"Transition, Stagnation, and Turnaround of Mid-Sized Urban America Before and After the Economic Restructuring Period: A Comparative, Competitive Performance Assessment of the Youngstown-Warren Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), 1970-2000." Paper was presented at the 32nd International Urban Affairs Annual Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts--March 20-23, 2002.

"Faith-based Organization Collaboratives and Community Development Initiatives: The Mahoning Valley Experience in Northeast Ohio." Paper was presented at the 30th International Urban Affairs Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California--May 3-6, 2000

"The Role of Place Utility Dynamics in Intra-Metropolitan Residential Choice and Location: A Comparison of the Developed and Developing Economies." Paper was presented at the 29th International Urban Affairs Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky --April 14-17, 1999

"Brownfield Reclamation Policy: Is this a New Economic Redevelopment Strategy for Distressed Communities in the 1990s?-- The Case of the Mahoning Valley Communities in Northeast Ohio." Paper was presented at the 28th International Urban Affairs Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas--April 22-25, 1998

"Competitive Benchmarking: A New Collaborative Approach in the Development of a Sustainable Regional Economy--The Case of Northeast Ohio." Paper was presented at the 27th International Urban Affairs Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada--April 16-19,1997

"The Social and Human capital Empowerment: The Benchmark for Alleviating Poverty in the Nation's Inner Cities." Paper was presented at the Small Cities International Conference, Louisville, Kentucky--Oct. 17-19,1996

"A Systems Approach Toward the Development of a Sustainable Inner-City Neighborhood Economy: Beyond Just Public Housing and Shopping Plaza." Paper was presented at the 26th International Urban Affairs Annual Conference in New York--March 13-16, 1996

"Is Community Industrial Recruitment Strategy of the 1980s Dead or Alive in the 1990s." Paper was presented at the 25th International Urban Affairs Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon--May 3-6, 1995

"The Changing Semantics of a Community Economic Development Strategy: Growth Pole vs. Industrial targeting Concepts." Paper was presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP), Columbus, Ohio--Oct. 4-7,1992.

"Back to the Basics in Africa: Contemporary Politics of Leadership, Governance, and Resource Distribution." at YSU's Black History Month Celebration, February, 2002.

"Developments and the Prospects for Democracy in Africa." Paper was presented at the QUEST-Youngstown State University Annual Scholastic Research Conference--4/1998

"University-Community partnerships: A New Approach to an old problem in Community revitalization Strategy." Paper was presented at the QUEST-Youngstown State University Annual Scholastic Research Conference--1996

"The Bid-Rent Model Revisited: The Role of Place Utility as Determinants of Intra-Metropolitan residential Choice and Location." Paper was presented at the QUEST-Youngstown State University Annual Scholastic Research Conference--4/1995

"Trends in the Dynamics of Factors of Industrial Location Requirements: An Entrepreneurial Perspectives." Paper was presented at the QUEST-Youngstown State University Annual Scholastic Research Conference--5/1992

"Transportation Infrastructure & Urban Sustainability," the 32nd Urban Affairs International Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, March 20-23,2002.

"Economic Development," the 32nd Urban Affairs International Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, March 20-23,2002.

"Capital, Under-served Markets, and Local Entrepreneurship," the 30th Urban Affairs International Annual Conference in Los Angeles-- May 3-6, 2000

"Brownfields, Environmental Justice, and Redevelopment," the Urban Affairs International Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas--April 22-25, 1998

"Perceptions of the Urban Environment," the Urban Affairs International Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada--April 16-19, 1997

"Urban Service Delivery Trends," the Urban Affairs International Annual Conference in New York--March 13-16, 1996.

Member of the Youngstown State University 's Technology & Talent Planning and Coordinating Committee of Advanced Manufacturing in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys ( part of the ongoing Youngstown 2010 Comprehensive Planning, 2004-)

Member of the Search Committee, Evaluator position, Center for Human Services Development, Public Service Institute, Youngstown State University (2004)

Member of the Search Committee for the position of Senior Research Associate & Coordinator of the COPC program, Center for Urban Studies, Youngstown State University (2000-2001)

Member of the Search Committee for the position of Community Organizer, COPC program, Center for Urban Studies, Youngstown State University (2000-2001)

Search Committee Chair, Research Associate position Center for Urban Studies, Youngstown State University (1998)

Member of the Search Committee, Evaluator position, Center for Human Services Development, Public Service Institute, Youngstown State University (1998)

Member of the Search Committee, Research Associate/Urban Designer position, Center for Urban Studies, Youngstown State University (1997)

Executive Committee Member (YSU's Presidential Appointment) Inner Search Organization (1993)

Admissions Executive Committee--Students Representative, Masters and Ph.D. programs-- Center for Urban Affairs and Planning, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon (1985-86)

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