Amy Steigerwalt

Amy Steigerwalt is a Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at Georgia State University’s College of Arts & Sciences. She also serves as Director of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program. Her research examines federal judicial selection, institutional roles of courts, and electoral dynamics impacting legislative behavior.

Research Focus: Steigerwalt’s work bridges American politics, public law, and gender studies, with a particular emphasis on how political institutions (e.g., courts, legislatures) shape policy outcomes and electoral strategies. She has published extensively on judicial confirmations, consensus-building in courts, and the intersection of gender and political vulnerability.

Scientific Awards:

• 2013 Hughes-Gossett Award (Journal of Supreme Court History)
• Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2014)

Media and Public Engagement: A frequent panelist on GPB’s Political Rewind, her expertise has been cited by major outlets including the Washington Post, New York Times, and Bloomberg News.