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Julia Stronksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Religion and Politics
• Gender and Public Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Stronks serves as Interim Dean of the School of Education at Whitworth University, where she has been faculty since 1994. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, and B.A. from Dordt College. Her expertise spans constitutional law, religion and politics, gender policy, poverty studies, and school law, with a focus on legal frameworks impacting marginalized communities. Dr. Stronks has directed major initiatives including Whitworth’s homeless youth outreach and the Lives of Commitment Program funded by a $1M Murdock Foundation grant. She co-authored three books with her mother and authored acclaimed legal commentaries like Law, Religion and Public Policy (2002). Her op-eds analyze contemporary legal issues, and her forthcoming So You Want to Be a Christian Lawyer explores professional ethics. Education: Ph.D., University of Maryland J.D., University of Iowa College of Law B.A., Dordt College Her research bridges faith and public life, emphasizing how legal structures shape societal justice. Awards include being named Most Influential Professor by Whitworth’s 2008 graduating class and Dordt College’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Stronks teaches courses on constitutional law, poverty & community development, and vocation. She has advised numerous students through programs linking academic values to professional practice.

T. Barton Carterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Communication Law
• Media Technology
• First Amendment Rights
• +۵ مورد دیگر

T. Barton Carter is a Professor of Media Science at Boston University, specializing in communication law and new communication technologies. He formerly held leadership roles as head of the Law Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and the Law and Policy Division at the Broadcast Education Association. He retired from legal practice but continues academic work. Education: BA from Yale University, MS from Boston University, JD from the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches communication law and telecommunication regulation, with a focus on First Amendment issues, media access, and legal implications of emerging technologies. His research explores libel, privacy, obscenity, and policies around the Patriot Act and social media. He co-authored textbooks including The First Amendment and the Fourth Estate and Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell , and has written extensively on media law topics.

Thomas J Rudolphمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Opinion
• Political Behavior
• Political Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas J. Rudolph is a Professor of Political Science and Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Illinois. He holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota (2001). His primary research focuses on public opinion, political behavior, and political psychology, with particular emphasis on political trust, polarization, and democratic governance. Key areas of interest include the dynamics of political trust in mass publics, affective polarization in political and nonpolitical contexts, and the interplay between public opinion and democratic institutions. Major publications include Why Washington Won't Work: Polarization, Political Trust, and the Governing Crisis (2015) and Handbook on Politics and Public Opinion (2022). His work has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Alexander L. George Book Award (2016) and the ISPP Erik Erikson Early Career Award (2010). Rudolph's research frequently examines how trust in government shapes policy support, electoral behavior, and democratic stability, with a focus on U.S. politics and comparative institutional frameworks. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Minnesota, 2001 Awards: Alexander L. George Book Award (2016), Erik Erikson Award (2010), Distinguished Graduate Award (2008) Key Research Themes: Political trust, polarization, public opinion dynamics, campaign finance reform, electoral behavior His work bridges empirical political science with theoretical insights from psychology, analyzing how cognitive and affective processes influence political attitudes and institutional legitimacy. Rudolph's recent scholarship addresses contemporary challenges in governance, including partisan gridlock and the erosion of public trust in democratic institutions.

Arielle Woloshin Tolmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Criminal Law
• Health Law
• Constitutional Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arielle Woloshin Tolman is a Thomas C. Grey Fellow and Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School. She holds a JD/PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University and a BA in Sociology and Neuroscience from Wesleyan University. Her research focuses on the intersection of criminal law, health law, and constitutional law, particularly examining the criminal prosecution of incarcerated individuals with mental illnesses. Her work has been supported by the American Bar Foundation and the Horowitz Foundation. Before joining Stanford, she clerked for Ninth Circuit Judge William A. Fletcher and California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu. She also represented incarcerated individuals at Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP. Tolman’s scholarship has been published in top-tier journals such as Law and Society Review and Lancet . Her recent publications analyze legal frameworks for public health emergencies and the rights of incarcerated populations. She teaches courses in Federal Litigation and Legal Writing. Tolman has received grants from multiple foundations and contributed to global health research on tuberculosis treatment protocols.

Daniel Lyonsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Administrative Law
• Telecommunications Law
• Internet Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel Lyons is a Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Boston College Law School, where he also holds the title of Dean's Distinguished Scholar. He is a prominent legal scholar specializing in administrative law, telecommunications law, internet law, and property law. His work bridges academic scholarship, regulatory policy, and public discourse. His educational background includes an A.B. from Harvard College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. A.B., Harvard University J.D., Harvard Law School Lyons’s research focuses on the legal frameworks governing technology and regulation. He explores the boundaries of agency authority, particularly in telecommunications and internet policy, with a recurring emphasis on the nondelegation doctrine and administrative procedure. His work critically examines net neutrality, FCC rulemaking, and constitutional constraints on regulatory power. He frequently analyzes high-impact cases involving tech platforms like TikTok and regulatory bodies such as the FCC. The recent articles and media contributions reflect a strong trend in digital governance, constitutional law, and administrative procedure. His writings often analyze Supreme Court decisions and federal agency actions, highlighting tensions between innovation, regulation, and constitutional limits. Topics such as net neutrality, universal service funding, and foreign ownership of social media platforms dominate his recent output, indicating a focused engagement with evolving tech policy challenges. He is actively involved in public policy through his role as a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he has authored over 150 blog posts on technology policy. His insights are regularly featured in major media outlets including Forbes, Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, and NPR. He has testified before Congress and participated in FCC proceedings, demonstrating significant influence in shaping regulatory debates. Lyons has held prestigious positions in legal practice and the judiciary, having clerked for Judge Cynthia Holcomb Hall of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced at Munger, Tolles & Olson in Los Angeles. These experiences inform his scholarly and policy work, grounding it in real-world legal and regulatory challenges. While no formal students are listed, his role as a professor and academic leader suggests involvement in mentoring and advising law students. He contributes extensively to public discourse through the American Enterprise Institute’s AEIdeas blog, where his analysis of cases like FCC v. Consumers’ Research and TikTok v. Garland provides timely legal commentary. His work emphasizes judicial caution, regulatory restraint, and constitutional fidelity in the face of rapid technological change.

Danielle Sachdevaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literacy Education
• Children's Literature
• Critical Literacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Danielle Sachdeva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary and Special Education at the University of North Georgia (UNG). She serves as Director of Honors on the Dahlonega Campus and teaches literacy methods courses including READ 3090: Children’s Literature and Language Arts READ 3006: Reading in the Content Areas ECSP 3001: Child Development ELED 6104/6105: Literacy Theory and Practice Her research focuses on literacy education , critical literacy , and sociocultural dimensions of children's literature , with particular attention to resisting book censorship evaluating poverty representations in texts culturally relevant pedagogy educator advocacy networks student intellectual freedom controversial literature integration Recent publications analyze book challenges (2025), teacher self-efficacy (2025), and French-Canadian immigrant narratives (2024), demonstrating consistent engagement with critical literacy frameworks and social justice in education .

Stacie Tarantoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• U.S. History
• Women's History
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stacie Taranto is an Associate Professor of History at Ramapo College of New Jersey's School of Humanities and Global Studies, where she has been teaching since 2010. She holds a Ph.D. from Brown University and specializes in post-1945 U.S. history with a particular focus on women's history and political history. Education: A.B. from Duke University, A.M. and Ph.D. from Brown University Office: A-211, Phone: (201) 684-7735, Office Hours: M 9:00-12:00 pm Professor Taranto's research focuses on post-1945 U.S. political history, the New Right, feminism, and gender and family issues. Her work examines how conservative women engaged with political movements and how family values rhetoric shaped American politics. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of gender politics and conservative movements in modern American history. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on women's political activism across the ideological spectrum, particularly examining how conservative women organized around family values issues. These publications reveal a historian deeply engaged with questions of gender, politics, and social change in postwar America, with particular attention to grassroots movements and their impact on national political discourse. Professor Taranto serves as Associate Editor for Made By History at Time Magazine, having previously held this position at The Washington Post. This role demonstrates her commitment to bringing historical perspective to contemporary political issues. Teaching Areas: Post-1945 U.S. History, U.S. Women's History Courses: HIST 102, HIST 216 (Abortion in American History), HIST 226 (The 1960s), HIST 231 (Women and Gender), HIST 316 (Women in American Politics), HIST 323, HIST 410, and first-year seminars on Culture Wars and Trump-era politics

Aaron R. S. Lorenzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Legal Culture
• Music and Law
• Constitutive Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aaron R. S. Lorenz serves as Dean of the School of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS) at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. He is affiliated with the Law and Society Program, teaching courses including Introduction to Law & Society, Contemporary Issues in Law & Society, Death Penalty in America, Lyrics and the Law, Constitutional Liberties, and American Legal History. Dr. Lorenz earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, following an M.A. in Political Science from San Diego State University and a B.S. in Political Science from California State University, Chico. His research focuses at the intersection of law and culture, with particular expertise in how music, comedy, and popular media influence and reflect legal principles and practices. Dr. Lorenz's work bridges critical race theory, constitutive theory, and free speech jurisprudence, examining how legal concepts are embedded in and shaped by cultural expressions. His scholarship demonstrates how seemingly non-legal domains like television, comedy, and music lyrics serve as important sites for legal meaning-making and social commentary. Dr. Lorenz's publications reveal a consistent thread exploring the performative aspects of law through cultural lenses. His work spans analyses of television legal dramas, NFL protests, Seinfeld episodes, reggae music, and rock lyrics, demonstrating how popular culture both reflects and shapes legal consciousness. This interdisciplinary approach has positioned him as a distinctive voice in socio-legal scholarship that examines law not just as formal rules but as lived cultural experience. Teaching Interests: Legal culture, music and law, constitutive theory, critical race theory, constitutional law, capital punishment Research Interests: Comedy and law, music and law, constitutive theory, critical race theory, free speech, capital punishment As Dean of SSHS, Dr. Lorenz supervises thesis projects and provides guidance to students interested in law-related careers. His leadership extends to the Law and Society Program, which offers students the opportunity to explore how law intersects with social, historical, political, and economic contexts.

Thomas C. Bergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Liberty
• Church and State
• Constitutional Law
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas C. Berg is the James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he teaches constitutional law, religious liberty, and intellectual property. He supervises the religious liberty appellate clinic, guiding students in drafting Supreme Court briefs. Berg is a nationally recognized scholar in law and religion, with extensive publications cited by federal courts. University: University of St. Thomas School: School of Law Academic Rank: Professor Education: B.S. in Journalism, Northwestern University M.A. in Philosophy and Politics, Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar) M.A. in Religious Studies, University of Chicago J.D., University of Chicago Law School Berg’s research focuses on religious liberty, church-state relations, free speech, and the ethical dimensions of intellectual property. He explores how religious freedom intersects with LGBTQ rights, abortion, and social justice, advocating for common ground in polarized legal debates. His work often integrates Catholic social thought and constitutional theory. His recent scholarship analyzes polarization in religious freedom disputes, the Respect for Marriage Act, and the role of history and tradition in First Amendment jurisprudence. He frequently collaborates with leading scholars like Douglas Laycock and contributes to public discourse through blogs such as SCOTUS Blog and Mirror of Justice. Scientific Awards: National book award from Notre Dame Law School Award from the Seventh-day Adventist Church Christianity Today book award Recognition from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota DePaul University College of Law award Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities honor Christian Legal Society recognition Berg has held leadership roles including Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and co-director of the Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law, and Public Policy. He co-chairs the Working Group on Law and Technology and serves on the Institute for AI for the Common Good. He has testified before Congress and state legislatures and has been a visiting professor in France, Hungary, and Italy. He mentors students through clinical supervision and independent research. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law, ethics, theology, and public policy, emphasizing the role of religion in democratic society.

Enakshi Royمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Freedom of Speech
• First Amendment
• Internet Policies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Enakshi Roy serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Communication within Towson University's College of Fine Arts and Communication. She teaches journalism and mass communication courses, drawing from seven years of professional media experience in India, and previously held faculty positions at Western Kentucky University's School of Media. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University Dr. Roy's research critically examines intersections of media policy, cultural representation, and digital governance. Her primary areas of inquiry encompass: Freedom of speech and First Amendment jurisprudence Internet censorship mechanisms across democratic systems Media and journalism ecosystems in India Bollywood industry dynamics and global influence Gender, sexuality, and feminist media studies Her dissertation investigated comparative internet governance practices between the United States and India and their psychological impacts on online discourse. This foundational work informs her ongoing analysis of digital rights and cultural expression in transnational contexts. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2011-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: digital governance in South Asia (particularly India's evolving internet policies), gender representation in global media (with focus on Bollywood and K-Pop), and celebrity influence on social issues. Her methodological approach combines content analysis with critical policy studies, often examining visual media and social platform interactions to understand cultural power dynamics. Dr. Roy's scholarly contributions have been recognized with: Top Debut Faculty Paper Award (2018) from AEJMC's Media Law and Policy Division KTA Advisors Research Grant (2019) Leveraging her professional background as a reporter for The Times of India and producer for Radio City 91.1 FM, she mentors students in practical journalism while emphasizing critical analysis of media systems. Her industry experience directly informs classroom instruction on ethical reporting and digital media production. Though specific current grants aren't detailed, her sustained publication record and competitive awards indicate ongoing research funding. No dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams are referenced in available materials, though her work suggests collaboration with digital media and South Asian studies scholars.

Stacy Spauldingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Journalism history
• Literary journalism
• Biography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stacy Spaulding is a Professor in the Department of Mass Communication at Towson University's College of Fine Arts and Communication. She maintains her office in the Media Center, room 114B, and can be contacted at sspaulding@towson.edu or by phone at 410-704-3250. Dr. Spaulding earned her Ph.D. in Media Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2005. Before joining Towson University in 2007, she worked as a reporter at the San Bernardino (Calif.) Sun and served as an associate professor of journalism at Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Md. She has extensive professional experience across print, broadcast, and online journalism platforms. Her research focuses primarily on journalism history, with specialized expertise in literary journalism, biography, and the history of Baltimore journalism. Dr. Spaulding has made significant contributions to the field through her examination of historical journalistic practices, gender studies in media, and the work of influential figures like H.L. Mencken. Her scholarship frequently explores the intersection of journalism, cultural identity, and urban history, with particular attention to Baltimore's media landscape. Dr. Spaulding's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on historical journalism analysis, with particular emphasis on Baltimore's journalistic heritage and the work of H.L. Mencken. Her research spans diverse topics including food editorials, farewell narratives from former Baltimore Sun employees, and the Afro-American's World War II coverage. A significant portion of her recent work involves oral history documentation, particularly her comprehensive H.L. Mencken House Oral History Collection completed in 2022. Dr. Spaulding has directed and completed the 'H.L. Mencken House Oral History Collection,' documenting first-hand experiences of community members who led efforts to preserve the H.L. Mencken House as a museum and historic landmark. This project involved conducting and producing seventeen interviews recorded between 2014 and 2020, which are now available through Digital Maryland. She has also collaborated with former Baltimore Sun reporter Antero Pietila on 'Race Goes To War,' examining the Baltimore Afro American's coverage of World War II. Her scholarly work has been published in prestigious journals including Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, American Journalism, Journalism History, Journalism Studies, and Literary Journalism Studies.

• Mathematical Combustion Modelling
• Reactor Engineering
• Industrial Mathematics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Harvinder Sidhu serves as Deputy Rector at UNSW Canberra and is a member of the Applied and Industrial Mathematics (AIM) Research Group in the School of Science. He holds a BSc (First Class Honours and University Medal) and PhD in Mathematics from the University of Queensland, along with a Dip.Ed. from the National Institute of Education (Singapore). With over 190 research publications and extensive experience supervising Higher Degree Research students, he leads research in mathematical modeling across combustion, agriculture, and environmental systems. His research focuses on mathematical combustion modeling (including combustion waves and spontaneous ignition), reactor engineering (chemical and bio-reactors), industrial mathematics, and mathematical biology/ecology. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in bushfire behavior, sustainable agriculture, and environmental processes. Research publications demonstrate strong emphasis on environmental and agricultural modeling, including: Advanced irrigation techniques (HYDRUS-2D modeling) Waste management thermodynamics (compost self-heating) Sustainable farming systems (conservation agriculture) Disease transmission dynamics Industrial process optimization Awards: Rector's Award for Teaching Excellence (2013) Rector's Commendation for Teaching (2005 & 2009) J.H. Michell Medal for Outstanding New Researcher (1999) He leads the AIM Research Group and has secured numerous competitive grants. Current projects include Ph.D. scholarships ($35,000/year) for research in combustion waves, bushfire behavior, and bioreactor engineering.

• Antitrust Law
• Intellectual Property
• Legal Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David McGowan is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. His academic work focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and ethics, with particular emphasis on antitrust regulation, intellectual property frameworks, and professional ethics in legal practice. He maintains an active research profile with recent publications addressing emerging challenges in legal ethics and technology governance. Research Focus Professor McGowan's scholarship spans several interconnected domains: Technology Law : Examines legal implications of digital innovation, including internet governance, copyright in open-source environments, and trespass doctrines in cyberspace Antitrust Economics : Analyzes competition policy in technology markets, venture capital influences, and disruption economics Legal Ethics : Investigates professional responsibility dilemmas in government practice, law firm management, and criminal defense Constitutional Intersections : Explores First Amendment tensions with intellectual property and free speech in digital contexts Publication Analysis His recent articles demonstrate three thematic evolutions: Sustained focus on ethical dimensions of legal practice, particularly regarding government lawyers' responsibilities during political transitions Growing attention to technology's impact on legal institutions, including jury bias and misinformation dynamics Application of economic frameworks to legal procedure, such as 'lemons problems' in appellate representation Methodologically, his work combines doctrinal analysis with insights from economics and social sciences. No information about awards, grants, laboratory affiliations, or student advising was found in the provided materials.

• Constitutional Law
• Game Theory
• Social Choice Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maxwell L. Stearns is a Professor at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where he has established himself as a leading scholar at the intersection of constitutional law, game theory, and social choice theory. His work spans several decades, with scholarly contributions beginning in the late 1990s and continuing through 2024, demonstrating sustained academic engagement and relevance in contemporary legal discourse. Professor Stearns' research interests primarily focus on constitutional law with a distinctive methodological approach incorporating game theory and social choice theory. His work examines how mathematical models can illuminate constitutional interpretation, judicial decision-making, and the structural foundations of American constitutionalism. He has made significant contributions to understanding standing doctrine, commerce clause jurisprudence, tiers of scrutiny, and the application of game theoretical models to constitutional interpretation. His scholarship frequently explores the dimensionality of constitutional conflicts and how voting patterns in multi-dimensional spaces affect constitutional outcomes. His most recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate continued scholarly productivity with works addressing contemporary issues including AI in legal education, electoral reform, constitutional polarization, and responses to scholarly critiques of parliamentary systems. These recent works maintain his signature interdisciplinary approach while engaging with current political and technological developments. His publications appear consistently in top law journals including the Georgetown Law Journal, Vanderbilt Law Review, Stanford Law Review, and the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law. While specific awards are not prominently listed in the available materials, Professor Stearns' sustained scholarly output and citation record (with multiple papers receiving hundreds of downloads on SSRN) indicate significant recognition within the legal academic community. His work has been influential in bridging legal scholarship with political science and economic methodologies. Professor Stearns has collaborated with numerous colleagues at the University of Maryland and beyond, including Mark Graber, Michael Abramowicz, and others, reflecting active engagement with the broader academic community. His scholarship demonstrates a consistent commitment to exploring the theoretical foundations of constitutional law while addressing practical legal questions facing contemporary courts and society.

• Tax Law
• Estate Planning
• Nonprofit Organizations
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Elaine Waterhouse Wilson is a Professor of Law at West Virginia University College of Law, where she joined the faculty in 2012, was granted tenure and promoted to full Professor in July 2017, and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from June 2018 to July 2023. Her academic background includes: B.A. from Boston University J.D. from Boston University's Six-Year Law Program (1993) Professor Wilson heads the College's tax and estate planning law curriculum, teaching federal income tax, taxation of business entities, estate and gift taxation, and nonprofit organizations. She also teaches first-year contracts, estate planning, and trust and estates. Her scholarly expertise spans tax policy as it applies to charitable organizations, with particular focus on excise taxes, nonprofit governance structures, and state tax implications for charitable entities. She regularly presents on tax, nonprofit, and estate planning issues throughout West Virginia and nationally. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory examining how tax code provisions impact nonprofit operations and governance. Her 2024-2025 work critically analyzes excise taxes on nonprofit compensation and state-level tax policy impacts, continuing her longstanding examination of regulatory frameworks affecting charitable organizations. Her scholarship often bridges theoretical tax policy with practical implications for nonprofit administrators. Professor Wilson has received significant recognition for her contributions: 2016-17 WVU College of Law Faculty Significant Scholarship Award 2015 WVU Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching 2014-15 WVU College of Law Faculty Significant Scholarship Award 2014 WVU College of Law Professor of the Year Prior to academia, Professor Wilson built an extensive practice career, beginning as an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City, becoming partner at Barnes & Thornburg in Indianapolis in 2002, and later joining Quarles & Brady in Chicago as a partner in their Tax-Exempt Organizations Group. She remains professionally active as a former chair of the American Bar Association's Charitable Planning and Exempt Organization Group and as a current Board member (former President) of the West Virginia Tax Institute.