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Eleanor Neff Powell is an Associate Professor of Political Science and holds the Letters & Science Nancy Obin Sukenik Professorship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her A.B. from Princeton University, M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Yale University.
- Education:
- A.B. in Politics, Princeton University (2004)
- M.A. in Political Science, Harvard University (2008)
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Harvard University (2009)
Powell specializes in American politics, focusing on congressional behavior, political parties, and the influence of money in politics. Her secondary research interests include comparative legislatures and political methodology. She has contributed to journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, and British Journal of Political Science.
Her research explores legislative capacity, policy priorities, and institutional dynamics, with notable work on how campaign finance shapes representation and oversight. Powell co-founded the Women in Legislative Studies initiative to address gender disparities in the field.
- Major Grants & Awards:
- Vilas Faculty Early Career Investigator Award (2016)
- NSF Grant for Collaborative Research (2024-2026)
- APSA Best Paper Award (2016)
- Multiple NSF, APSA, and LSQ grants for Women in Legislative Studies (2019-2024)
- Dirksen Center Congressional Research Award (2008)
- Harvard Dissertation Fellowships (2008-2009)
Powell has held leadership roles, including President of the Midwest Political Science Association and Program Co-Chair of MPSA. Her teaching includes courses on the U.S. Congress, the American presidency, and advanced political methods.
