Ethan Scheiner

Ethan Scheiner is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on the intersection of politics and sports, Japanese politics, electoral systems, and comparative politics. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford and Harvard Universities.

• Education: Ph.D. (Duke University, 2001), M.A. (Duke University, 1998), M.A. (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994), B.A. (UC Santa Cruz, 1991)

Professor Scheiner’s research explores how sports narratives intersect with political movements, as exemplified in his 2023 book *Freedom to Win*, which examines Cold War-era Czechoslovakian hockey as a metaphor for national resistance. He also studies electoral systems globally, co-authoring *Electoral Systems and Political Context* (2012) and co-editing the *Japan Decides* series. His teaching emphasizes applying political science concepts through courses like *Politics & Sports* and *Comparative Electoral Systems*.

Notable awards include recognition for mentorship (2015) and being a finalist for the ASUCD Excellence in Education Award (2011). His work has been published in leading journals such as the *American Political Science Review* and *British Journal of Political Science*.

• Key grants and advising: Extensive academic networks and contributions to policy analysis in Japan.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams analyzing sports-politics intersections and electoral dynamics.