Category: Political Science
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Peter F. Cannavo, Hamilton College – Climate Migration: Facing the Inevitable
Many stand to lose their homes and towns in the face of impending climate change. Peter F. Cannavo, professor and chair of government at Hamilton College, determines best practices going forward. Peter F. Cannavò works and teaches in the areas of political theory; environmental theory and politics; climate politics; and geography and the politics of…
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Kenneth Luck, SUNY Sullivan – Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories are no longer just on the fringe of society. Kenneth Luck, assistant professor of media arts at SUNY Sullivan, explains why. Kenneth Luck, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Media Arts at SUNY Sullivan. He holds degrees in Political Science, Education, and Human Development. In 2017, he produced and directed “Opioid Nation: The…
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Anna Amirkhanyan, American University – Are We Biased Against Government?
Trust in government is said to be at an all-time low. Anna Amirkhanyan, professor of public administration and policy at American University, digs down to find out if national trends are just spin. Anna Amirkhanyan is a professor of public administration and policy at American University. Her research focuses on public and nonprofit management, organizational…
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Frederick Engram, University of Texas at Arlington – Teaching The Truth Should Not Be Controversial
Teachers aren’t always allowed to teach what they believe. Frederick Engram, assistant professor of instruction at the University of Texas at Arlington, explains why. Dr. Frederick V. Engram Jr, is an Assistant Professor of Instruction with a joint appointment in the Department of Criminology/Criminal Justice and the Center for African American Studies at the University…
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Guangqing Chi, Penn State University – Infrastructure in Rural Alaska
Fixing infrastructure in rural areas can be difficult. Guangping Chi, professor of rural sociology and demography at Penn State University, explores why. Guangqing Chi is a Professor of Rural Sociology and Demography and Director of the Computational and Spatial Analysis Core at The Pennsylvania State University. His research seeks to understand the interactions between human…
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Nolan Fahrenkopf, University at Albany – The Security of Arms Transfers During the War on Terror
Transferring weapons can have deleterious effects. Nolan Fahrenkopf, research fellow at the Center for Policy Research at the University at Albany, determines how some may get into the wrong hands. Nolan Fahrenkopf is a research fellow at the Center for Policy Research (CPR), at the University at Albany. He has extensive policy and research experience…
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Eric Bellone, Suffolk University – The Insular Cases and U.S. Territories: The Constitution Should Follow the Flag
Citizens of U.S. territories do not have all the benefits that their mainland counterparts do. Eric Bellone, assistant professor of government and applied legal studies at Suffolk University, examines the reasons. Eric Bellone is an Assistant Professor of Government and Applied Legal Studies at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a B.S. in Economics…
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Jason Warner, United States Military Academy – Africa: The New Epicenter of Global Terrorism
There is a new hub of global terrorism. Jason Warner, assistant professor in the department of social sciences at the U.S. Military Academy, surveys this theater. Dr. Jason Warner is an Assistant Professor at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) where he also serves as the lead of Africa research in the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC). He is…
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Daniel Braaten, Texas Lutheran University – What Influences Immigration Judges
What influences immigration judges in granting asylum to unaccompanied minors? Daniel Braaten, associate professor of political science at Texas Lutheran University, looks into the answers. Daniel Braaten is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2012…
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Phil Chen, Beloit College – Political Representation
When will the diversity of political leaders catch up with the rest of the country? Phil Chen, assistant professor of political science at Beloit College, explains why representation matters. Philip Chen is assistant professor of Political Science at Beloit College. Philip’s work has appeared in numerous journals in political science and psychology, including Political Behavior,…