Tag: political science
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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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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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Sahar Milani, St. Lawrence University – Promoting Innovation through Policy
How much should we invest in innovation in companies? Sahar Milani, associate professor of economics at St. Lawrence University, examines this question. Dr. Sahar Milani is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University. She completed her Ph.D. in economics at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Before beginning graduate work in economics, she…
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Daniel Armanios, Carnegie Mellon University – The Social Legacies of Our Infrastructure Systems
On Carnegie Mellon University Week: Infrastructure can keep people locked in the past. Daniel Armanios, assistant professor in the department of engineering and public policy, explores how. Daniel Armanios is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University as well as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership at…
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Bryant Sculos, Worcester State University – Learning From Basic Income Pilots
On Worcester State University Week: What can we learn from universal basic income pilot programs? Bryant Sculos, visiting assistant professor of political science, discusses their effect. Dr Bryant William Sculos is a transdisciplinary international political theorist and currently a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Dept. of History and Political Science at Worcester State University. He…
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Timothy Frye, Columbia University – Weak Strongmen
Being a dictator can seem simple, but is it? Timothy Frye, professor of post-soviet foreign policy at Columbia University, examines what pitfalls a despot may encounter to stay in power. Timothy Frye received a B.A. from Middlebury College in Russian language and literature, an M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in…