جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kevin Evansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Presidency
• Interbranch Relations
• Institutional Development of the Presidency
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Kevin Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. He specializes in American presidency, interbranch relations, and the institutional development of the presidency. His research examines conflict and cooperation between branches of American government, with work published in leading political science journals. Education includes: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Davis (2011) B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Irvine (2005) His research focuses on presidential-congressional dynamics, constitutional challenges in executive actions, and strategic communication through signing statements. Recent work explores how presidents claim credit for legislative accomplishments and navigate institutional boundaries. Evans's publications consistently analyze presidential power dynamics across administrations, with frequent examination of signing statements as tools for credit-claiming and constitutional positioning. His articles demonstrate sustained interest in historical case studies of executive-legislative relations. Awards and honors include: FIU Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018) Morris and Anita Broad Research Fellowship (2015-2016, 2012-2013) SPSA Artinian Travel Award (2016) SIPA Faculty-Student Research Award (2015) He has advised graduate students including Maria I. Gabryszewska (Ph.D.) and Melissa Burgess (M.A.), and serves in departmental leadership roles including Graduate Program Director. Current research examines racial violence in Northern Louisiana through intergenerational family networks.

Mariah Zeisbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Constitutional Theory
• Executive Power
• Democratic Theory
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Mariah Zeisberg researches constitutional theory and American political development at the University of Michigan's Department of Political Science. Her work examines constitutional interpretation by non-judicial branches, executive authority in national security contexts, and democratic legitimacy. Her award-winning book 'War Powers: The Politics of Constitutional Authority' developed a relational theory of constitutional interpretation for elected branches. Current projects investigate antislavery constitutionalism, including Frederick Douglass's constitutional thought and the role of abolitionist family networks in shaping constitutional change. Teaching includes courses on constitutional politics, war powers, and legal theory. Her research bridges political theory, legal studies, and American political development to understand how political actors maintain constitutional fidelity outside judicial channels.

Luca Trentaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• US Foreign Policy
• The Cold War
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Luca Trenta is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Swansea University's Department of Political and Cultural Studies. His research focuses on state-sponsored assassinations, US foreign policy, and covert operations, with a notable book The President’s Kill List: Assassination in US Foreign Policy since 1945 (2024). He holds grants from the British Academy and hosts the Out of the Shadows podcast. Trenta’s work bridges academia and public engagement, including media contributions to The Guardian , The New Yorker , and BBC programs. He advises PhD students on topics like Cold War interventions and international drug control. His research emphasizes historical analysis of covert actions and their legal/ethical implications, often appearing at major festivals like Hay-on-Wye and international conferences.

Jean Galbraithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public International Law
• U.S. Foreign Affairs Law
• Treaty Design and Implementation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean Galbraith is a Professor of Law and Deputy Dean at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She specializes in public international law, U.S. foreign affairs law, and the intersection of legal design with global justice. Her research examines treaty implementation, presidential power dynamics, and the systemic penalization of poverty in criminal justice systems. Education: B.A., Harvard University, summa cum laude J.D., Berkeley Law School (Editor-in-Chief, California Law Review) Research Interests: Galbraith focuses on institutional design for effective international cooperation, behavioral law and economics in treaty structures, and the implications of economic penalties on marginalized groups. She has pioneered work on U.S. treaty exit mechanisms, U.N. Security Council reform, and human rights violations stemming from punitive fines. Awards: Harvey Levin Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence (2020, 2021, 2022) Mike Lewis Prize for National Security Scholarship (2022) Affiliations: Elected member of the American Law Institute Board of Editors, American Journal of International Law American Society of International Law Publications: Over 35 articles and book chapters, including seminal works on treaty design, presidential overreach, and poverty penalties. Her recent work critiques modern debtors’ prison systems and U.S. withdrawal strategies from international bodies like the WHO.

James J. Brudneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Law
• Employment Law
• Statutory Interpretation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James J. Brudney is the Joseph Crowley Chair in Labor and Employment Law at Fordham University School of Law, where he teaches Labor Law, Employment Law, and Legislation and Regulation. He previously held the Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler Chair at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. His expertise spans Employment and Labor Law, Legislation, and Statutory Interpretation. Brudney has served as Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Labor and held visiting roles at Harvard and Georgetown Law Schools. Education: Yale Law School (J.D.) Oxford University (M.A., A.B. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) Amherst College (B.A., summa cum laude in American Studies) Research Interests: Brudney focuses on workplace law, statutory interpretation, and labor standards. His work examines labor protections in global supply chains, legislative history usage, and the impact of legal canons on judicial decisions. He has contributed to foundational texts like Legislation and Regulation: Statutes and the Creation of Public Policy . Awards: Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award (2000) Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching (Ohio State, 2008) Professor of the Year (Fordham Law Students, 2014) Other Roles: Co-chair of the UAW Public Review Board and member of the ILO Committee of Experts. His advocacy includes advising on labor disputes and corporate codes of conduct.

Matthew Steilenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Legal History
• Legal Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Steilen is a Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the University at Buffalo School of Law. He is also an Affiliated Faculty Member in the Department of Philosophy at the College of Arts and Sciences. His roles include overseeing academic affairs, teaching constitutional law, and conducting research on legal history and legal theory. Steilen holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Northwestern University. He previously clerked for Judge Kermit V. Lipez of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, practiced civil litigation at Covington & Burling LLP, and engaged in pro bono work on constitutional rights cases. His research focuses on the evolution of legal institutions and ideas, particularly judicial review, due process, and separation of powers. His work spans topics like royal prerogative, presidential nonenforcement, and legislative attainders during the American Revolution. His articles appear in prestigious journals such as Law and History Review and Legal Theory , and he has presented at major academic forums like the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum. Steilen’s publications reflect a deep engagement with historical legal materials, often analyzing foundational constitutional conflicts. Recent work examines treason law in English history, Magna Carta’s legislative legacy, and modern constitutional controversies like TikTok v. Garland. His scholarship bridges legal theory with empirical historical analysis. Awards: Twice awarded fellowships at Monticello’s International Center for Jefferson Studies, recognized in junior scholar workshops. Visiting Roles: Visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin’s Institute for Legal Studies and Cambridge University’s Faculty of Law. As an educator, he teaches courses including Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, and seminars on administrative history. His pedagogical approach emphasizes historical context in legal interpretation.

Timothy M. LaPiraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Congressional Capacity
• Legislative Reform
• Lobbying and Interest Groups
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy M. LaPira is a Professor of Political Science at James Madison University and Coordinator of the Government Relations Certificate program. He is affiliated with the Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on congressional operations, interest groups, lobbying dynamics, and legislative capacity. LaPira has authored influential books including Revolving Door Lobbying (2017) and Congress Overwhelmed (2020), which examine institutional challenges in Congress. His work has been funded by major organizations like the National Science Foundation and the Hewlett Foundation. His research explores how moneyed interests influence policy, the declining capacity of congressional staff, and reforms to improve legislative efficiency. LaPira has held roles on Capitol Hill, including as a legislative assistant and a Public Service Fellow with the House Modernization Committee. He also developed lobbying databases at the Center for Responsive Politics. LaPira’s recent studies highlight partisan disparities in science use, false consensus among elites, and the impact of moneyed interests on legislative outcomes. His work emphasizes evidence-based reforms to enhance transparency and democratic accountability in policymaking processes. Advising & Grants: Received grants from NSF, Sunlight Foundation, and Democracy Fund. Serves on editorial boards for Legislative Studies Quarterly and Interest Groups & Advocacy . Labs/Teams: Associated with the Center for Effective Lawmaking (UVA) and previously the Center for Responsive Politics.

Jonathan Klinglerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Political Institutions
• Congressional Behavior
• Bureaucratic Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Klingler is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Mississippi's College of Liberal Arts, where he has taught since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Rochester and a BBA in Management from the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on elite psychology, American political institutions, and text-as-data methodologies, with a particular interest in measuring personality traits among political elites through speech analysis. Dr. Klingler's work examines the decision-making processes of political elites in Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary. He employs computational methods to analyze large datasets, including legislative records and presidential communications, to uncover patterns in elite behavior. His teaching portfolio spans foundational courses like Introduction to Political Science Methods and specialized graduate seminars on executive politics and political research design. His research emphasizes the application of machine learning to political text, revealing how personality traits influence political outcomes. Recent work explores polarization dynamics, the impact of communication strategies on public perception, and institutional competition in rulemaking processes. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and maintains active research collaborations in computational social science. Though no formal awards are listed, his contributions to political methodology and elite analysis are widely recognized in academic circles. He remains an active member of research communities and continues to develop innovative analytical frameworks for studying political phenomena.

Benjamin Nobleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• American Institutions
• U.S. Presidency
• Executive-Legislative Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Noble is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on American political institutions, particularly the U.S. presidency and executive-legislative separation of powers. He employs text-as-data methods combined with formal models and survey experiments to examine presidential agenda-setting, 'going public' strategies, and interbranch conflict dynamics. Teaching responsibilities include courses on applied data analysis, causal inference, American politics, and the U.S. presidency at UC San Diego, as well as graduate-level Python programming and computational text analysis at Washington University in St. Louis and the Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research (IQMR). Noble emphasizes academic productivity through methodological rigor and proactive professionalization, offering extensive advice on navigating graduate school, job market strategies, and maintaining research momentum. His work highlights the institutional consequences of polarization, nationalization, and negative partisanship in contemporary U.S. politics.

Jeb Barnesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Law
• Interbranch Relations
• Multi-Method Research Strategies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeb Barnes is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Southern California. Prior to his academic career, he practiced law as a commercial litigator in Boston and San Francisco and clerked for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago. His research focuses on the intersection of law, politics, and public policy through an interbranch perspective, emphasizing the dynamic interactions among governmental institutions. Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Berkeley (2001) J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School (1989) M.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley His work specializes in mixed-method research strategies, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches to analyze complex political phenomena. Professor Barnes has contributed to understanding institutional redundancy in American governance and strategic political behaviors. He has received numerous honors, including the Albert S. Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2005-2006), Alpha Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year (2008), and a Robert Wood Johnson Fellowship (2003). He served as a CO-PI for the NSF-funded project "Framed? The Social Construction of Rights and Media Coverage in an Age of Judicialization" (Award #1655281, 2017).

Audrey Baricovichمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Courts and Judicial Politics
• State Politics
• Interbranch Relations
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Audrey Baricovich is a Post-Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on Courts and Judicial Politics, State Politics, and Interbranch Relations, examining the dynamics between governmental institutions and their policy impacts. She holds a post-doctoral position following her academic training, contributing to scholarly discourse in political science. Her work emphasizes understanding how judicial decisions interact with legislative and executive branches, particularly at the state level. While no specific publications or awards are listed here, her research interests align with contemporary debates in American governance structures.

• American Political Institutions
• Public Law
• Social Media's influence on politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew D. Montgomery is an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts at Texas Christian University. His work focuses on the intersection of judicial politics, public opinion, and the strategic behavior of political elites within legal institutions. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from Georgia State University (2019) M.A. in Political Science from Georgia State University (2015) B.A. in Political Science from Georgia Gwinnett College (2013) Dr. Montgomery's research examines how executive actors engage with the judiciary, the strategic behavior of courts under political pressure, and how institutional legitimacy is shaped and contested in the public sphere. His work employs experimental and mixed-method approaches to study elite signaling, public support for court reform, and democratic resilience. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between presidential rhetoric and Supreme Court decision-making, as well as the dynamics of judicial information-seeking behavior. His publications span top political science and law journals, with a clear focus on American Political Institutions , Public Law , and the influence of social media on politics . His research demonstrates a consistent interest in the strategic interactions between political branches and the judiciary, particularly examining how presidential actions influence judicial behavior and public perceptions of legal institutions. Dr. Montgomery is also the co-editor of the Research Handbook on Judicial Politics (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024), a comprehensive volume that brings together leading scholarship on judicial behavior, legitimacy, and reform across domestic and international contexts. His work bridges scholarly inquiry with public relevance, contributing to ongoing conversations about institutional trust, interbranch conflict, and the future of the judiciary in polarized democracies.

Kevin T. McGuireمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Political Science
• Judicial Politics
• Supreme Court Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin T. McGuire is a Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina, specializing in American constitutional law and judicial policymaking. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University (1991) and teaches courses on the U.S. Supreme Court. His research focuses on the Court’s institutional dynamics, public opinion impacts, and judicial decision-making processes. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Ohio State University (1991) Key research interests include Supreme Court agenda setting, compliance with judicial policies, and psychological influences on justices. Major works include Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court and co-authored Constitutional Law for a Changing America series. His work appears in top journals like American Political Science Review and American Journal of Political Science . Recent publications explore topics such as Anthony Kennedy’s influence, birth order effects on judicial preferences, and free speech debates in academia. His research consistently bridges legal theory with empirical analysis. No formal awards are listed, but his prolific scholarship demonstrates significant academic contribution. He advises no listed students but collaborates widely on grants related to judicial studies. His office is at 353 Hamilton Hall, Chapel Hill, NC.

Jasmine Farrierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Government
• Constitutional Law
• Presidency and Executive Branch
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jasmine Farrier is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the UofL-Frankfort Internship Program at the University of Louisville. She has held leadership roles including Department Chair, Vice President for University Advancement, and Acting Executive Director of the University Honors Program. Her research focuses on the U.S. government's three branches, legislative studies, the presidency, and judicial dynamics. Farrier holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research explores separation of powers, war powers, and budgetary conflicts, with notable works like *Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial* and analyses of Supreme Court decisions. Teaching areas include American Government, the Presidency, and Constitutional Law. Awards: Honorary Commonwealth Ambassador (2020), Kentucky Colonel (2006), Founders’ Award (2016), and Miller Center Fellowship (2000–2001). Grants: Awarded funding from the Grawemeyer Foundation for instructional development (2013, 2007). Recent publications address the Major Questions Doctrine in student loan cases and executive war powers. She actively contributes to the American Political Science Association and the Southern Political Science Association.

Charles R. Shipanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Government
• Public Policy
• Law, Courts, and Politics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Charles R. Shipan is the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Professor of Social Science at the University of Michigan, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Political Science and a courtesy appointment at the Ford School of Public Policy. He previously taught at the University of Iowa and held research roles at institutions like the Brookings Institution and Trinity College Dublin. Currently, he is a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Copenhagen. Education: Stanford University (Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science), Carleton College (B.A. in Chemistry with honors). Research focuses on American Government, Public Policy, Law, Courts, and Comparative Government. His work explores policy diffusion, legislative influence on agencies, judicial review, and executive discretion. Notable publications include Why Bad Policies Spread (and Good Ones Don't) and Designing Judicial Review . His research has earned awards such as the Herbert Simon Award and the William Riker Award. He is also recognized for teaching and mentoring, with numerous accolades for instructing undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching spans courses like 'American Public Policy' and 'The Politics of Public Health' at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His affiliations include collaborations with global institutions, reflecting his international academic engagement.