Tag: political science
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Jerusha Conner, Villanova University – Students Should March and Then They Should Run
On Part 2 of our Student Protest Series: What happens after the students stop marching? Jerusha Conner, associate professor of education at Villanova University, discusses one way these young activists can also make an impact in the future. A strong ally to public school students and teachers, Dr. Jerusha Conner researches student activism. Her areas…
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Elise Carlson-Rainer, American Public University – Role of Bureaucrats in Foreign Policy and LGBTI Rights
Bureaucrats might not be all bad. Elise Carlson-Rainer, assistant professor of International Relations at American Public University, discusses how public perception of these government workers might need an update. Dr. Carlson-Rainer serves as doctoral faculty in international relations at American Public University System, and is a former American diplomat who worked under three secretaries of…
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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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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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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…
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Damon Coletta, United States Air Force Academy – Educational Practice and Liberal Education
Could a focus on liberal education help America’s leadership in the world? Damon Coletta, professor of political science at the United States Air Force Academy, delves into this question. Damon Coletta is summer visiting scientist at the Center for Global Security Research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Professor of Political Science at the U.S.…