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Richard J. Powell is the John Mitchell Nickerson Professor of Political Science and Founding Director of the William S. Cohen Institute for Leadership & Public Service at the University of Maine. He holds a PhD and MA from Northwestern University and a BA from Connecticut College. His research focuses on U.S. presidency, congressional dynamics, electoral politics, and American political thought. He directs major internship programs and leads UMaine's interdisciplinary Leadership Studies program.
His academic awards include the prestigious Distinguished Maine Professor designation (2020). Powell has authored/co-authored influential books analyzing presidential elections and congressional relations. Current research employs computational algorithms to study partisan gerrymandering's spatial/demographic dimensions. He is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach specializing in team development and has taught at Hamilton College, Colby College, and Zhejiang University (via Fulbright).
Teaching responsibilities include American Government, congressional internships, and leadership seminars. Media commentary includes appearances on Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight. His professional service includes roles in the American Political Science Association and New England Political Science Association.
