Lauren MacLean

Lauren MacLean is a Professor and Chair of the Political Science department at Northeastern University, located within the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2002), an M.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley (1995), and a B.A. in International Relations (Cum Laude with honors) from the University of Pennsylvania (1991). Her academic career reflects expertise in political science with a focus on institutional governance and international relations, as evidenced by her doctoral training under advisors like David Leonard and Michael Watts. As Department Chair, she oversees curriculum development and faculty leadership. Though no specific awards or research publications are listed here, her longstanding affiliation with Northeastern underscores her contributions to academia. Colleagues include notable political science scholars such as Max Abrahms and Nicholas Beauchamp.