Prof. Caroline Wagner | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ohio State University | United States

Prof. Caroline S. Wagner is a renowned scholar in science and technology policy, currently serving as a Professor at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University. With expertise in global innovation networks, international collaboration, and scientometrics, she has shaped policy discussions through academic research and advisory roles for governments and organizations like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Royal Society of London.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

1. Prolific and High-Impact Research

   • Extensive Publication Record: Authored multiple peer-reviewed books (e.g., The Collaborative Era in Science) and monographs, with over 8,453+ citations (h-index: 38).

   • Interdisciplinary Reach: Works span science policy, global innovation networks, international R&D collaboration, and scientometrics.

   • COVID-19 Research: Rapid contributions to understanding global research dynamics during the pandemic (e.g., PLOS One, Scientometrics).

2. Leadership in Global Science Policy

   • Advisory Roles:

     • Chair, NSF Advisory Committee for International Science & Engineering (2020–2023).

     • Advisor to the Royal Society of London, OECD, and UN on science diplomacy and collaboration.

   • Editorial Influence: Former editor of Science and Public Policy (Oxford) and founder of Research Policy and Strategic Management (Frontiers).

3. Recognition and Honors

   • Elected Fellow of Sigma Xi (2023) and AAAS (2006).

   • SCIMago Best Paper Award (2016) and keynote invitations (e.g., National Science Foundation, Harvard, Max Planck Institute).

   • Featured in top-tier media (Nature, Science, The Economist).

4. International Collaboration

   • Pioneered studies on China-U.S. science relations, research networks, and geopolitical impacts on knowledge flows (e.g., Science and Public Policy, 2023).

   • Workshops/conferences in Europe, Asia, and North America (e.g., EU-SPRI, Tsinghua University).

5. Teaching and Mentorship

   • Advised doctoral and Fulbright scholars (e.g., Zhejiang University, USP Brazil).

   • Developed curricula (e.g., Undergraduate Minor in Science, Engineering, and Public Policy at Ohio State).

Education 🎓

• 2003: Ph.D., University of Amsterdam (Science & Technology Dynamics)

• 1983: M.A., George Washington University (Science, Technology & Public Policy)

• 1977: B.A., Trinity College (Liberal Arts)

Experience 💼

• 2022–Present: Professor, Ohio State University

• 2011–2022: Milton & Roslyn Wolf Chair in International Affairs, OSU

• 2006–2010: Senior Analyst, SRI International

• 1993–2005: Senior Analyst, The RAND Corporation

• 1990–1993: U.S. Congress Staff (House Committee on Science)

Research Interests Social Sciences 🔍

Global science collaboration, innovation policy, scientometrics, U.S.-China research dynamics, and the impact of international networks on scientific progress.

Awards & Honors 🏆

• 2023: Elected Fellow, Sigma Xi

• 2020–2023: Chair, NSF Advisory Committee for International Science

• 2016: SCImago Best Paper Award (5-year impact)

• 2006: Distinguished Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Publications 📚

• Network structure, self-organization, and the growth of international collaboration in science
  Authors: CS Wagner, L Leydesdorff
  Year: 2005
  Citations: 1498

• Approaches to understanding and measuring interdisciplinary scientific research (IDR): A review of the literature
  Authors: CS Wagner, JD Roessner, K Bobb, JT Klein, KW Boyack, J Keyton, …
  Year: 2011
  Citations: 1005

• The new invisible college: Science for development
  Author: CS Wagner
  Year: 2009
  Citations: 774

• International collaboration in science and the formation of a core group
  Authors: L Leydesdorff, CS Wagner
  Year: 2008
  Citations: 582

• The continuing growth of global cooperation networks in research: A conundrum for national governments
  Authors: CS Wagner, HW Park, L Leydesdorff
  Year: 2015
  Citations: 409

• Science and technology collaboration: Building capability in developing countries
  Authors: CS Wagner, I Brahmakulam, B Jackson, A Wong, T Yoda
  Year: 2001
  Citations: 384

• Is the United States losing ground in science? A global perspective on the world science system
  Authors: L Leydesdorff, C Wagner
  Year: 2009
  Citations: 329

• Mapping the network of global science: comparing international co-authorships from 1990 to 2000
  Authors: CS Wagner, L Leydesdorff
  Year: 2005
  Citations: 325

• Six case studies of international collaboration in science
  Author: CS Wagner
  Year: 2005
  Citations: 298

• International research collaboration: Novelty, conventionality, and atypicality in knowledge recombination
  Authors: CS Wagner, TA Whetsell, S Mukherjee
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 259

Conclusion 🌟

A trailblazer in science policy, Dr. Wagner bridges academia and global governance. Her work on international research collaboration, especially amid geopolitical shifts (e.g., U.S.-China relations), underscores science as a diplomatic tool. Recognized by Nature, Science, and governments, she continues to influence how nations navigate the evolving research landscape.