Category: Political Science
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Duane Loynes, Rhodes College – Black Communities and Law Enforcement
On Rhodes College Week: How do we heal the divide between black communities and law enforcement? Duane T. Loynes Sr., assistant professor of urban studies and Africana studies, looks for answers. Duane T. Loynes Sr. is an assistant professor of urban studies and Africana studies at Rhodes College. He holds an interdisciplinary PhD in Religious…
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Kendra Hotz, Rhodes College – Redlined Neighborhoods and Health Outcomes
On Rhodes College Week: Social inequalities and health match up together on maps of Memphis. Kendra Hotz, associate professor of religious studies, looks into why. Kendra Hotz is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Robert R. Waller Professor of Population Health and director of the Health Equity Program at Rhodes College. Dr. Hotz is the…
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Richard Barberio, SUNY Oneonta – What Can Scandal Tell Us About Presidential Power
U.S. Presidents have a long history of scandals. Richard Barberio, associate professor of political science at SUNY Oneonta, looks into these profligations to investigate presidential power. Richard P. Barberio is an Associate Professor with SUNY Oneonta’s Department of Political Science. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs &…
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Janet Donohoe, University of West Georgia – Monuments
On University of West Georgia Week: Debate over monuments in the U.S. is ongoing. Janet Donohoe, professor of philosophy, examines the role monuments play in a society. Dr. Janet Donohoe is the dean of the Honors College and a professor of philosophy in the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry at the University of…
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Michael Mulryan, Christopher Newport University – Moral Education as a Solution to Social Division and Political Polarization
Political polarization isn’t new. Michael Mulryan, associate professor of French and French literature at Christopher Newport University, tells a tale of the past to show similarities to today’s climate. Michael J. Mulryan an Associate Professor of French and French Literature at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in French…
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Douglas Hicks, Emory University – Politicians and Symbols
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Symbols send a powerful message in American society. Today on The Academic Minute: Douglas A. Hicks, professor of religion, examines how politicians use these symbols to convey their own messages. Douglas Hicks, noted academic leader, teacher, and author, joined Oxford College as dean in July 2016. From his…
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David Schultz, Hamline University – Baby Boomer Era of Politics Ending
A generational swing could change the outcome of the 2020 election. David Schultz, professor of political science at Hamline University, discusses why. David Schultz is a Hamline University Professor of Political Science who teaches across a wide range of American politics classes including public policy and administration, campaigns and elections, and government ethics. David is…
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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,…
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Stephen Underhill, Marshall University – J. Edgar Hoover and the Rhetorical Rise of the F.B.I.
Did Donald Trump inherit a playbook from J. Edgar Hoover? Stephen Underhill, associate professor of communication studies at Marshall University, explores how one led to the other. Stephen M. Underhill is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Marshall University. His interest in rhetoric is grounded in the interplay of history and…
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Shahrzad Goudarzi, New York University – Economic Inequality
On this Student Spotlight during New York University Week: Do Americans care about economic inequality? Shahrzad Goudarzi, doctoral candidate in psychology, looked to find out. Shahrzad Goudarzi is a fifth year doctoral student in New York University’s Department of Psychology. She grew up in Tehran, Iran, and received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of…