Tuckness named chair of the Department of Political Science
Alex Tuckness, professor, director of graduate education and Whitaker-Lindgren Faculty Fellow in Political Science, begins his five-year term on July 1.
Alex Tuckness, professor, director of graduate education and Whitaker-Lindgren Faculty Fellow in Political Science, begins his five-year term on July 1.
During his freshman year at Iowa State University, Tom Hall (’15 political science) was one of three veterans in the country playing NCAA Division I football.
A 2021 study by Scott Feinstein, assistant professor of political science, seemingly predicted Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine in February, and offers insight into Vladimir Putin’s political strategy.
Natalia Ríos Martínez, senior in political science, international studies and public relations, was selected from 705 candidates nationwide.
Richard Mansbach, a professor in the Department of Political Science, has been awarded the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Studies Association (ISA)-Midwest Region. The Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award was created in 2000 and is given annually to a scholar who has significantly influenced the ISA-Midwest region. Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholars have … Continue reading Richard Mansbach receives the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award
Amy Erica Smith, a Liberal Arts and Sciences’ dean’s professor and associate professor of political science, has co-authored an article for the Journal of Democracy. The article is titled, “Latin America Erupts: When Does Competitive Authoritarianism Take Root?” The Journal of Democracy is the world’s leading publication on the theory and practice of democracy. Since … Continue reading Amy Erica Smith co-authors article in the Journal of Democracy
David A.M. Peterson, professor in the Department of Political Science and the Lucken Professor of Political Science, is the co-recipient of the Best Book Award from the Race and Ethnic Politics section of the American Political Science Association. Peterson won the award for his book, “Ignored Racism.”
Gabiam recognized for her outstanding research and service to Iowa State students.