Daryl Carter serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, teaching core undergraduate history courses including African-American History surveys, US History chronologies, and Quantitative History methodology through 2023. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in History (2011, University of Memphis) - Dissertation: 'President Bill Clinton, African Americans, and the Politics of Race and Class' M.A. in History (2006, East Tennessee State University) B.S. in Political Science (2004, East Tennessee State University) As an American political historian, Dr. Carter's research examines presidential leadership through race-class lenses, with publications analyzing Clinton-era politics and Bush-era policy transitions. His 2014 academic memoir provides generational insights into faculty experiences. His teaching integrates quantitative methods with historical analysis across foundational US history periods. Dr. Carter's 2014-2016 service included Program Coordination and Professional Service roles at North Carolina A&T, supporting departmental operations without documented research funding or graduate supervision activities.
Professor Barbara A Trish is a distinguished faculty member in the Political Science Department at Grinnell College. A generalist in U.S. politics with expertise in political parties, electoral politics, and technology's impact on political processes, she has established herself as a thoughtful commentator on contemporary American politics. Her research focuses on the intersection of data, technology, and political campaigns, with particular expertise in presidential nomination processes and the Iowa caucuses. Professor Trish's work bridges academic scholarship and public discourse, with numerous publications in both scholarly journals and major media outlets. Her recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on evolving campaign strategies, political technology, and data-driven politics. From analyzing pandemic-era campaign adaptations to examining the role of super PACs in modern elections, her work tracks the rapid transformation of American political engagement. Co-author of 'Inside the Bubble: Campaigns, Caucuses, and the Future of the Presidential Nomination Process' (Routledge, 2021) Regular contributor to The Conversation, Washington Post, and other major media outlets Member of the Diversity Scholars Network at the National Center for Institutional Diversity As an educator, Professor Trish emphasizes empirical methods and data analysis, incorporating hands-on research projects into her teaching. Her leadership roles, including Director of the Rosenfield Program (2017-2024) and Director of the Program in Practical Political Education, demonstrate her commitment to connecting academic work with real-world political engagement. Professor Trish maintains strong connections with the broader academic community through her research collaborations and contributions to political discourse, while also nurturing Grinnell's international relationship with Nanjing University.
Christopher Leahy serves as Professor of History at Keuka College, nationally recognized for his expertise on the U.S. presidency and eighteenth-nineteenth century American politics. His scholarship bridges academic research and public engagement through acclaimed publications and popular media appearances. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in History from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge M.A. in History from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University B.S. from Washington and Jefferson College Leahy's research pioneers new perspectives on presidential leadership during political realignments, with signature work on John Tyler's presidency and Julia Gardiner Tyler's historical impact. His publications—including the critically praised 'President without a Party' (2020) and co-authored First Ladies scholarship—reveal how marginalized presidential figures navigated institutional constraints. Current research trajectories examine pension advocacy as political strategy and the evolution of presidential-partisan relationships in antebellum America, demonstrating consistent methodological rigor across biographical, gender, and institutional history frameworks. As an award-winning educator, Leahy cultivates historical thinking through source analysis and evidence-based argumentation. His courses develop transferable skills in critical writing and civic literacy, preparing students for law, education, and public service careers while emphasizing history's relevance to contemporary democratic engagement.
Theda Skocpol is the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology at Harvard University, where she has taught since 1986 following earlier positions at the University of Chicago. Her career spans groundbreaking work in comparative historical sociology and American political development, with affiliations including leadership roles in the American Political Science Association and directorship of Harvard's Center for American Political Studies. Her research investigates structural foundations of political change, with signature contributions in three areas: Revolutions and State Formation : Analyzing how state crises and agrarian structures drive revolutionary outcomes Social Policy Origins : Tracing the development of U.S. welfare systems from Civil War pensions to Obamacare Civic Engagement : Documenting the transformation of American associational life and grassroots politics She pioneered the 'polity-centered approach' emphasizing state autonomy and institutional capacity. Skocpol's scholarship has earned major distinctions including the Johan Skytte Prize and Woodrow Wilson Award, recognizing her paradigm-shifting analyses of revolution trajectories and social policy development. Her mentorship emphasizes collaborative field research, notably co-authoring books with students studying regional political realignments. She leads research on contemporary movements like the Tea Party and anti-Trump resistance, examining how organizational networks and funding mechanisms shape political outcomes. Through the Scholars Strategy Network, she bridges academic research and policy discourse on inequality, health reform, and democratic revitalization.
Ragnar Weilandt is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, conducting research within the Reconfiguring EU Democracy Support (REDEMOS) project. His work centers on European Union external action with specific focus on Euro-Mediterranean relations and political dynamics in West Asia and North Africa. Education: PhD in EU democracy promotion in Tunisia, jointly awarded by Université libre de Bruxelles and University of Warwick through the GEM programme Dr. Weilandt's research examines the complex interplay between security imperatives, stability concerns, and democratic governance in EU external relations. His scholarship critically analyzes EU democracy promotion efforts in Tunisia and Morocco, investigating how crises like the Covid-19 pandemic accelerate democratic backsliding while exploring the contested reception of EU norms in recipient states. His work reveals persistent tensions between EU normative aspirations and practical implementation challenges in volatile political contexts. Analysis of his 2018-2025 publications shows consistent thematic focus on democracy support mechanisms in the Mediterranean and Eastern neighbourhood, with increasing attention to conceptual frameworks for evaluating success/failure in democracy building. His interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, international relations, and area studies, frequently employing comparative case analysis of Tunisia, Morocco, and Eastern European states to expose limitations in EU democracy promotion strategies. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in available sources As a postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Weilandt currently serves as a researcher within the REDEMOS project framework rather than as a primary advisor. His work receives institutional support through NTNU's research infrastructure and project-specific funding for the REDEMOS initiative, which examines EU democracy support reconfiguration in response to global democratic challenges. Dr. Weilandt operates within the REDEMOS project team at NTNU's Dragvoll campus, collaborating with international researchers including Anna Khakee and Madalina Dobrescu. His research contributes to NTNU's political science expertise in EU external relations, with particular emphasis on developing more nuanced frameworks for understanding democracy support effectiveness in complex political environments.
David A. Dulio is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Oakland University and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement. He has served at Oakland University since 2002, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current Distinguished Professor status in 2023. He also holds a fellowship at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. Dulio earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from American University in 2001, with fields of study in American Politics, Public Administration, and Methodology. He completed his M.A. at American University in 1999 and received his B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1995. Dulio's research focuses on American politics with particular expertise in campaigns and elections, congressional politics, political parties, campaign finance, and political consultants. His work often examines Michigan politics specifically, analyzing electoral competitiveness, ballot proposals, and congressional districts. He has conducted significant research on the role of digital media in politics, studying how platforms like YouTube and social media affect voter learning and campaign strategies. His scholarship also explores the relationship between political parties and consultants, foreign policy in congressional campaigns, and women's representation in political consulting. His publications reveal a consistent focus on practical aspects of American electoral politics, with numerous edited volumes on congressional campaigns and Michigan government. His recent work continues to examine the evolving landscape of political communication, particularly how digital platforms transform campaign strategies and voter engagement. His research often blends theoretical political science with practical campaign insights. Dulio has served as Chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University from 2010-2018 and currently directs the Center for Civic Engagement. He teaches courses including Introduction to American Politics, Congress and the Legislative Process, Elections and Voting Behavior, and Political Campaigns. As Director of the Center for Civic Engagement, Dulio has organized numerous community events, debates, and discussions, including the 2022 Michigan Gubernatorial Debate. He regularly engages with media outlets as an analyst and commentator, appearing on major networks including NBC, CNN, Fox News, and local Detroit stations, and writing for publications like the Detroit News and Oakland Press. Dulio's work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries through his active participation in community engagement initiatives, public commentary, and bridging academic research with practical political understanding. His Center for Civic Engagement serves as a hub for connecting university resources with community needs, particularly around democratic participation and civil discourse.
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