معرفی
William Hixon is the Gordon R. Clapp Chair of American Studies and Associate Professor of Government at Lawrence University, with affiliations in the Environmental Studies program. His roles include teaching American politics, Congress, the presidency, environmental policy, game theory, and research methods. He has served as Visiting Professor at the Lawrence London Centre (2017) and directed the NEH Humanities Institute (2018-19) focused on urban studies.
Education:
- B.A. in Political Science & Political Economy, Washington University in St. Louis
- M.A. in Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Rochester
Research Interests: Focuses on ideology and leadership in U.S. Congress, presidential leadership dynamics, and food policy systems. Integrates quantitative methods and institutional analysis to explore legislative behavior and public policy outcomes.
Professional History: Joined Lawrence University in 2000-01 and returned permanently in 2003. Maintains active engagement in interdisciplinary initiatives bridging political science and environmental studies.
