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Sarah Poggione is a Professor of Political Science and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Ohio University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She has held significant academic leadership roles, including interim dean and associate dean, and has been a faculty member since 2009. Her work bridges research, teaching, and institutional innovation in higher education and political science.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Pennsylvania State University, 2001
Dr. Poggione's research centers on American politics, with a focus on state legislatures, gender and representation, legislative institutions, and public policy. Her scholarship explores how institutional design affects legislators' behavior and policy outcomes, particularly regarding women in politics. She has published extensively in top journals such as Legislative Studies Quarterly, Political Research Quarterly, and State Politics and Policy Quarterly. Her recent work emphasizes the role of legislative structure in shaping gendered political behavior and policy adoption across states.
The body of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in understanding how political institutions mediate representation and policy. Her research integrates quantitative methods with institutional analysis, often highlighting disparities in legislative influence based on gender and organizational context. Themes include legislative professionalism, term limits, party control, and welfare policy reform, with a regional emphasis on southern politics.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Sophonisba Breckenridge Award, Midwest Political Science Association (2012)
- Roberta Sigel Dissertation Fellowship, CAWP, Rutgers University
- National Science Foundation Dissertation Improvement Grant
Dr. Poggione has played a major role in academic leadership and curriculum development, overseeing the implementation of Ohio University’s General Education curriculum and Guarantee Plus Graduation Plan. She has mentored students through graduate-level teaching in political behavior and research methods and has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives, particularly through her affiliation with the Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies program. While specific grant funding beyond her dissertation support is not detailed, her sustained research output suggests ongoing scholarly engagement and likely external support.
She has previously held faculty positions at Florida International University and was a Franklin Fellow at the University of Georgia. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational and advanced courses such as U.S. Politics, State Politics, Women and Politics, and Quantitative Research Methods.
