Joseph Blasdel

Joseph Blasdel serves as a Senior Instructor of Political Science at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois, affiliated with the Department of Political Science. His role emphasizes teaching and academic contribution within the university's political science curriculum.

His research spans foundational political science disciplines, including:

• American Politics
• Comparative Politics
• International Relations
• Political Theory
• Public Policy
• Political Institutions

This breadth reflects engagement with governance structures, policy analysis, and cross-national political dynamics.

Blasdel received significant recognition in February 2023 through induction into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society—validating his academic excellence.

No details about student mentorship, grant funding, or laboratory/team leadership were identified in available sources, suggesting these aspects either fall outside his primary responsibilities or remain unpublicized.