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Robert M. Howard is a Professor of Political Science at Georgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences and Executive Director of the Southern Political Science Association. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from SUNY Stony Brook (1998), J.D. from Suffolk University Law School (1981), and B.A. from Union College (1978).
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1998)
- M.A. in Political Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1997)
- J.D., cum laude, Suffolk University Law School (1981)
- B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, Union College (1978)
Howard's research centers on judicial politics and public law, examining how courts shape policy through litigation in education finance, criminal justice, and constitutional interpretation. His work reveals mechanisms of policy diffusion across states and unintended consequences of court interventions, particularly regarding bureaucratic implementation.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on judicial behavior's policy impacts, with the 2021 book Power, Constraint and Policy Change analyzing state supreme courts' role in education reform, and the 2017 Handbook of Judicial Behavior synthesizing empirical research on judicial decision-making across multiple subfields.
Professional recognition includes:
- National Science Foundation Collaborative Research Grant (2019) for 'Decision making on the U.S. District Courts'
Howard provides significant service through editorial leadership as Editor of the Routledge Law, Courts and Politics book series and former Editor of the Justice System Journal. His dual expertise in law and political science creates distinctive mentorship opportunities for graduate students pursuing judicial politics research.
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