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Jack Greenberg is a doctoral candidate in political science at Yale University and a resident graduate affiliate of the Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS). Beginning Fall 2025, he will join Trinity College as a visiting assistant professor in political science, public policy, and law. His research focuses on presidential leadership within America's system of separated powers, emphasizing presidential prioritization and congressional statutory expectations.
Education:
- B.A. in Political Science (cum laude, highest honors), Williams College, 2018
Research Interests: Greenberg explores how presidents strategically prioritize policy agendas through case studies of modern administrations. His work challenges prior assumptions about presidential agency, demonstrating leaders' ability to shape national direction via 'political projects.' He also investigates Congress's reliance on presidential self-restraint in statutory design, analyzing post-Watergate appointments legislation.
Recognition:
- Recipient of 2025 MPSA Patrick J. Fett Award
- Supported by Bach Fellowship (Yale) and Scowcroft Institute (Texas A&M)
Teaching & Mentorship: Leads Dahl Research Scholars at ISPS and advises Program on Ethics, Politics, and Economics senior capstone. Holds Certificate of College Teaching Preparation from Yale's Poorvu Center (2023).
Future Work: Developing a historical analysis of institutional interests and presidential conduct, with initial focus on the Gilded Age.
