Category: Political Science
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Samantha Pettey, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Women In Political Office
2018 was a good year for increasing the number of women in political office. Samantha Pettey, assistant professor of political science and public policy at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, examines this shift. I happily joined the History, Political Science and Public Policy department in the Fall of 2016. I grew up in southeastern…
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Michele Gilman, University of Baltimore School of Law – Gender Pay Gap
The wage gap is still wide open. Michele Gilman, professor of law at the University Of Baltimore School Of Law, examines the reasons why. Michele Gilman is the Venable Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Professor Gilman directs the Civil Advocacy Clinic, where she supervises students representing low-income individuals and…
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Ryan Ceresola, Hartwick College – The Curious Case of Correcting Corruption
On Hartwick College Week: Getting rid of corruption can be a difficult proposition. Ryan Ceresola, assistant professor of sociology, examines the reasons why. Ryan Ceresola is an assistant professor at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York who researches white-collar crime, political corruption, and the sociology of the environment. His work has been published by Crime,…
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Laurel Elder, Hartwick College – Public Opinion and Presidential Candidate Spouses
On Hartwick College Week: The public prefers a First Lady who doesn’t influence politics. Laurel Elder, professor of political science, explores how a spouse can affect a candidate. Laurel Elder is Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Women’s & Gender Studies at Hartwick College where she teaches a range of courses about American government…
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David Newman, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences – Conservatives Report Greater Meaning In Life
On this Student Spotlight during USC Dornsife Week: Social conservatives find the most meaning in life. David Newman, PhD. Candidate in social psychology, looks into why. David B. Newman is a Ph.D. candidate in social psychology at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and is a member of the USC Dornsife Mind…
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Megan Carroll, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences – Incidental Activists
On this Student Spotlight during USC Dornsife Week: Not all activism happens in the streets. Megan Carroll, PhD candidate in sociology, looks at “incidental activism.” Megan Carroll is a PhD Candidate in sociology at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Art and Sciences, specializing in gender, sexuality, family, and social movements. Her research projects range…
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Steven Pressman, Colorado State University – Infrastructure Spending
Poor infrastructure affects everyone. Steven Pressman, professor of economics at Colorado State University, examines whether the gridlock in Congress will stall the repairs. Steven Pressman is Professor of Economics at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, Colorado and Emeritus Professor of Economics and Finance at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. In addition,…
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Frans von der Dunk, University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Rights to the Moon
Will we go to war over the moon? Frans von der Dunk, professor of space law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says the moon’s natural resources may present problems in the near future. Prof. Von der Dunk was awarded the Distinguished Service Award of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) of the International Astronautical…
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Alicia Simmons, Colgate University – Politicians and Dissent
Want to ask a politician a tough question? Good luck. Alicia Simmons, associate professor of sociology at Colgate University, explores why it’s difficult to ask hard hitting questions these days. I’m a social psychologist focused on the intersections of media, race, and politics. I study how the American news media shapes audience members’ racial attitudes…
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Celene Reynolds, Yale University – Title IX
How is Title IX being used to combat gender inequalities in higher education? Celene Reynolds, PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at Yale University, looks into this question. Celene Reynolds is a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at Yale with research interests in social change, law and organizations, and gender and sexualities.…