Category: Political Science
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Geoff Harkness, Morningside College – Autonomy of the Athletic Field
Playing fields aren’t just for sports. Geoff Harkness, a sociologist at Morningside College, discusses his research interviewing athletes in the Middle East. Geoff Harkness is a sociologist interested in culture, stratification, and qualitative methods. His research focuses on interactive micro practices of youth cultures and the role of stratification in shaping culture and identity. His…
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Nancy Gallagher, University of Maryland – Public Perception of Iran Nuclear Deal
The recent nuclear deal reached by the US, its allies and Iran has incredible, world-wide implications. Nancy Gallagher, the associate director for research at The University of Maryland, offers an analysis of the public perception of this deal. Nancy Gallagher is the Associate Director for Research at the Center for International and Security Studies at…
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Jo-Renee Formicola, Seton Hall – Church/State Issues
Discussions about the separation of church and state present a series of complicated issues. Jo-Renee Formicola, a political scientist at Seton Hall University, is researching this relationship in the wake of the Catholic sex-abuse scandals. Jo Renee Formicola, Ph.D. is Professor of Political Science at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. She teaches…
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Jean Wahl Harris, University of Scranton – Duties of the First Lady
What exactly does the job description of First Lady of the United States consist of? We’re not sure and throughout history, it seems like the position has taken on a variety of unspoken duties. Jean Harris, a political scientist at the University of Scranton, takes a deep look at what is expected of First Ladies.…
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Shirley Anne Warshaw, Gettysburg College – Executive Orders
Discussion of presidential executive orders has proved to be a recurring topic of late. Dr. Shirley Anne Warshaw, a political scientist at Gettysburg College, provides a historical analysis of this political process. Shirley Anne Warshaw is Professor of Political Science at Gettysburg College, and currently serves as the Harold G. Evans Chair of Eisenhower Leadership…
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Mike Allison, University of Scranton – Revolutionary Governments
When a revolution occurs and the acting government of a nation is overthrown, what happens next? University of Scranton political scientist Mike Allison is studying the aftereffects of revolution and focusing his research on the effectiveness of newly instated governments. Dr. Mike Allison is a professor in the department of political science at The University…
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Leah Levac, University of Guelph – Community Vitality Index
How can we best improve communities as a whole? Dr. Leah Levac, a political scientist at The University of Guelph, is attempting to answer that questions through the creation of a vitality index that measures well-being. Dr. Leah Levac is an Assistant Professor of Community Engaged Scholarship, based in the Department of Political Science at…
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Jason Silverman, Winthrop University – Abraham Lincoln & Immigration
Lately, the topic of immigration is in the news every single day. In today’s Academic Minute, we turn to history as Jason Silverman of Winthrop University discusses Abraham Lincoln’s stances on the subject. A specialist in the history of the Old South and Civil War, Dr. Jason Silverman received his undergraduate degree at the University…
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Michele Gelfand, University of Maryland – American Regionalism
It’s Election Day in the US and all across the country, voters will be casting ballots for their preferred candidate. In today’s segment, Dr. Michele Gelfand, a professor of psychology at The University of Maryland, discusses American regionalism. Dr. Gelfand will present a superior way to help categorize the political direction that states vote. She…
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Casey Klofstad, University of Miami – Vocal Fry in the Workplace
Something as trivial as the sound of one’s voice might prove detrimental in the workplace, especially if you’re a woman. Dr. Casey Klofstad, a political scientist at the University of Miami, profiles vocal fry and the deleterious affect it may have. Casey A. Klofstad holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University, and is…