Tag: political science
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Matthew Loveless, Center For Research and Social Progress – Misperceptions of Inequality
How much do you know about the economy’s progress? Matthew Loveless, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Research and Social Progress, explores whether we actually know as much as we think we do. Matthew Loveless has a Ph.D. in Political Science from Indiana University (Bloomington, USA). Currently, he is in Italy as a Jean…
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Peter Neal Peregrine, Lawrence University – Disaster Preparedness
Disaster preparedness is often lacking. Peter Neal Peregrine, professor of anthropology and museum studies at Lawrence University, examines whether greater local governance and political participation promoted more resilience after a catastrophe. Peter Neal Peregrine is an archaeologist who specializes in comparative research using archaeological data. His research focuses on the evolution of social complexity and…
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Robert Garland, Colgate University – Refugees Past and Present
The refugee crisis is ongoing. Robert Garland, professor of the classics at Colgate University, examines a past refugee crisis, and connects it to our present. Dr. Robert S.J. Garland is the Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics at Colgate University. He earned his B.A. in Classics from Manchester University, his M.A.…
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Simon Haeder, West Virginia University – Lessons from the Past on Healthcare
Governments taking away healthcare is actually quite rare. Simon Haeder, assistant professor of political science at West Virginia University, looks at the relationship between governments and health care programs through history. Simon F. Haeder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science in the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy & Politics…
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R. Khari Brown, Wayne State University – Race, Religion and Politics
Politically charged sermons can have varying effects on congregations. R. Khari Brown, associate professor in the department of sociology at Wayne State University, examines the pulpit. Khari Brown, an associate professor of sociology at Wayne State University, is a leading expert of religion and American politics. He is also an adjunct research scientist at the…
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Gary LaFree, University of Maryland – Preventing Terrorist Attacks
Why have we failed to stop recent terrorist attacks around the world? Gary LaFree, professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland, examines this question. Gary LaFree is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Director of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the…
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Ray Raymond, SUNY Ulster – Balanced Internationalism
Navigating the world is becoming more complicated for the U.S. Ray Raymond, professor of government and history at the State University of New York Ulster, has four lessons for the country to heed. Dr. Ray Raymond is a former British diplomat who held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale University in American History. He is Associate…
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Jay Zagorsky, The Ohio State University – The Importance of the Census
The census can have far reaching implications. Jay Zagorsky, economist and research scientist at The Ohio State University, explores why we should care about bean-counting our population. Since 1995 I have held the position of Research Scientist at The Ohio State University, where I collect data as part of the National Longitudinal Surveys on income,…
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Marie Gould Harper, American Public University – Family Leave Policies
Is a new family leave policy on the way? Marie Gould Harper, professor of management in the American Public University School of Business, examines President Trump’s plan and whether we should look to other sources for this benefit. Dr. Marie Harper holds a master’s in instructional systems from Pennsylvania State University, and a doctorate of business…
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Ivan Dylko, University at Buffalo – Personalized News Feeds
Should we customize our news feeds? Ivan Dylko, assistant professor in the department of communication at the University at Buffalo, explores whether curating is a good idea or part of the problem. Dr. Dylko is interested in the nature and political effects of Internet-based information and communication technologies (ICTs). In his research, Dr. Dylko uses…