Matthew Sweeney

Matthew Sweeney, Ph.D., has extensive work experience in the field of social sciences and criminal justice. Matthew has served as a Lecturer at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where they taught various courses in the social sciences and utilized online classroom management systems to deliver effective and engaging learning experiences. Matthew also has experience teaching remotely and adapting to new teaching technologies.

Prior to this, Dr. Sweeney worked as a Quantitative Researcher at the American Institutes for Research, where they designed research and evaluation protocols, collected and analyzed data, and built positive client relationships. Matthew also designed and implemented a database to track program outcomes for a federal agency.

Matthew has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Purdue University Global, teaching Criminology, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Technology, and Corrections. Matthew was proficient in using online classroom management systems and synchronous engagement tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Dr. Sweeney gained experience as a Justice Policy Research Analyst in Harris County, where they performed independent and collaborative research on criminal justice policies and developed county-wide model policies for law enforcement. Matthew also worked on developing data dashboards on traffic stop analytics and bail bonds.

During their time at Merrimack College, they served as an Adjunct Lecturer and taught courses in the social sciences. Matthew was skilled in using online classroom management systems and was committed to student success and engagement.

Prior to that, Dr. Sweeney worked as a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, providing program and research support to local youth gang intervention programs. Matthew also served as a Doctoral Teaching Fellow and Graduate Teaching Assistant, where they developed class lectures, integrated online tools for student assessment and engagement, and provided classroom support for faculty.

Dr. Sweeney also gained experience as a Student Trainee at the US Government Accountability Office, where they co-authored a report on the implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act and developed datasets to identify gaps in implementation.

Overall, Dr. Matthew Sweeney has a diverse range of experience in teaching, research, and policy analysis within the field of social sciences and criminal justice.

Matthew Sweeney, Ph.D., has an extensive education history in the field of criminology and criminal justice. Matthew obtained their Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2013. Matthew then pursued further academic achievements and completed their Master's degree in Criminal Justice from the same institution in 2014, along with a Graduate Certificate in Security Studies.

Driven by their passion for the subject, Matthew went on to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminology, which they successfully completed at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2020. This doctoral program allowed him to deepen their understanding of criminological theories and research methodologies.

In addition to their academic pursuits, Matthew has also obtained various certifications that have added to their expertise. These certifications include "AIR Employees - General" and "HIPS" from the CITI Program, acquired in October 2021. Matthew also holds the qualification of "Qualified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (Q|SMIA)" from the McAfee Institute, which they obtained in March 2021.

Furthermore, Matthew has received several certifications related to incident command systems and emergency management. These certifications were obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and include "IS-00200.HCa Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations, ICS-200 for Health Care/Hospital," "IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200," "IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction," "IS-00701.a NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS)," "IS-00702.a NIMS Public Information Systems," "IS-00706 NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid an Introduction," "IS-00100.FDA - Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Food and Drug Administration," "IS-00100.FWa - Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 for Federal Workers," "IS-00100.HCb - Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Healthcare/Hospitals," "IS-00100.HE - Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 for Higher Education," "IS-00100.LEb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Law Enforcement," "IS-00100.PWb Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Public Works," "IS-00100.SCa Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for School," and "IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100." These certifications reflect Matthew's dedication to emergency preparedness and crisis management.

Overall, Matthew Sweeney, Ph.D., has a well-rounded educational background and a commitment to continual learning, strengthening their expertise in criminology and related fields.