Category: Political Science
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David Schultz, Hamline University – Local Government
Want to get involved in government? Look local. David Schultz, professor of political science at Hamline University, explores local governments and how much influence people can have when thinking of their own communities. David Schultz is a Hamline University Professor of Political Science who teaches across a wide range of American politics classes including public…
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Joseph Fins, Cornell University – Secret Memo Shows Bipartisanship during Watergate Crisis
Bipartisanship during a crisis seems unlikely in today’s political climate. Joseph Fins, professor of medical ethics at Cornell University, details a situation from our past that shows how leaders can work together in tough times. Dr. Joseph J. Fins is The E. William Davis, Jr. M.D. Professor of Medical Ethics and Chief of the Division…
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Jennifer LeMesurier, Colgate University – Knitting as Protest
Can knitting be used as an act of defiance? Jennifer LeMesurier, professor of writing and rhetoric at Colgate University, describes how hands in motion can help make a commotion. Jennifer Lin LeMesurier, an Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at Colgate University, received her PhD in English with a specialization in Language and Rhetoric from…
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Christine Blackburn, Texas A&M University – Weaknesses in the Global Supply Chain
We must never break the chain. Christine Blackburn, postdoctoral research fellow at Texas A&M University, examines how easy it is for a small break in a supply chain to have lasting effects on many industries. Dr. Blackburn received her PhD in 2015 from Washington State University as part of the Individual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program. This…
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Derek Black, South Carolina University – Federal Education Right
Why isn’t education a federal right? Derek Black, professor of law at the University of South Carolina, looks into this question. Derek Black is a Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law. His areas of expertise include education law and policy, constitutional law, civil rights, evidence, and torts. The focus…
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Il Hyun Cho, Lafayette College – Dispelling Myths about North Korea
North Korea remains a mystery. Il Hyun Cho, assistant professor in the Department of Government and Law and the Asian Studies Program at Lafayette College, details popular myths about this rogue nation. Il Hyun Cho is an assistant professor in the Department of Government and Law and the Asian Studies Program at Lafayette College. His…
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Chelsea Good Abbas, Widener University – What Happens in Latin American when the U.S. Tightens its Borders
What happens in Latin America when the U.S. tightens its borders? Chelsea Good Abbas, instructor of anthropology at Widener University, examines this question. Chelsea Good Abbas, an anthropology instructor at Widener University, received a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and Bachelor of Science in international area studies from Drexel University in December 2008. She received…
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Austin Sarat, Amherst College – Lying to Government Officials
Do not lie to government officials. Austin Sarat, professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, explores why this law is more controversial than you might think. Austin Sarat is Associate Dean of the Faculty and William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science at Amherst College. Professor Sarat is a pioneering figure…
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Ray Raymond, SUNY Ulster – The U.S. and U.K.’s Special Partnership
The U.S. and UK have enjoyed a strong relationship for centuries. Ray Raymond, professor of government and history at the State University of New York Ulster, explains the reasons for keeping such close ties with our friends across the pond. Dr. Ray Raymond is a former British diplomat who held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale…
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Hans Hassell, Cornell College – Political Candidate Media Coverage
The stories reporters write and the stories politicians want written are not always the same. Hans Hassell, assistant professor of politics at Cornell College, looks into this statement. Hans Hassell Teaches courses in American Politics at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. His primary interests are campaigns and elections, political parties, and Congress. His research…