Jacob Hartog
About Jacob Hartog
Jacob Hartog is a researcher at Mathematica Policy Research, specializing in evaluation for randomized controlled trials and qualitative studies. He holds an M.P.A. from Princeton University and has experience in education and public affairs.
Work at Mathematica
Jacob Hartog has been employed at Mathematica Policy Research as a Researcher since 2012. In this role, he focuses on providing technical assistance to evaluation sites for randomized controlled trials and qualitative studies. His responsibilities include developing interview protocols and discussion guides for data collection, conducting systematic reviews of educational research studies, and managing the peer review process. Hartog also leads site visits, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups, contributing to the organization's research output.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Hartog holds a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Princeton University, where he studied Public Affairs, Economics, and Public Policy. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Swarthmore College. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in General Science Education from the City University of New York-Brooklyn College. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both public policy and scientific education.
Background
Before joining Mathematica, Jacob Hartog held various positions in education and research. He worked as an Instructor at Bank Street College of Education from 2001 to 2003 and served as a Visiting Lecturer in Public Affairs at Princeton University from 2013 to 2015. Hartog also worked as a Teacher for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science at Teach for America from 2000 to 2002, gaining valuable experience in educational settings.
Research Contributions
In his research role, Jacob Hartog develops and drafts reports, research briefs, and other products aimed at policymakers, practitioners, program administrators, and educational leaders. He is skilled in coding and analyzing qualitative data using Atlas.ti and is involved in cleaning and analyzing quantitative data. Hartog also assists in drafting and budgeting proposals for federal agencies and large foundations, contributing to the funding and support of research initiatives.