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Midwest Political Science Association

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The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. Visit our website at www.MPSAnet.org to learn more.

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Call for Nominations for the Herbert Simon Award! The award is given to a mid-career scholar to recognize significant contributions to the scientific study of bureaucracy. The winner receives a plaque and cash award and will deliver a lecture at #MPSA2027 ow.ly/Lvub50ZRBT6

2027 Herbert A. Simon Award Nomination

The Herbert A. Simon Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the scientific study of bureaucracy. Please complete one form per nominee. Nominations are due November 1, 2026. Questions may be di...

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Call for Proposals for the 84th Annual MPSA Conference is now live! Submit your research proposal and plan to join us in Chicago or online, April 1-4, 2027! www.mpsanet.org/conference/

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Verasight @verasight.io · 20/07/2026

The Verasight MPSA 2026 omnibus survey report is out. Conference participants contributed 131 questions, fielded to the Verasight panel of 300,000+ verified Americans. Key findings and full report below. 1/n

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 70:3 July 2026) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou...

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The best conference insights don't end when the session does. Learn how to turn feedback, conversations, and observations into stronger research and future collaborations in the latest MPSA blog: Beyond the Applauses: How Conference Insights are Beneficial for Research Practice ow.ly/pefE50Znsqp

Beyond the Applauses: How Conference Insights are Beneficial for Research Practice - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University When thinking about networking at academic conferences, […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Being the first in your family to pursue graduate education means navigating a path without a roadmap. In the blog: Without a Blueprint: A First-Generation Journey to Graduate Education, Britney Roach reflects on her journey as a first-gen graduate student ow.ly/wyph50ZlgzJ

Without a Blueprint: A First-Generation Journey to Graduate Education - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University My own path towards becoming a scholar […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Discover how conferences can spark new ideas, collaborations and lasting connections in: Beyond the Presentations: Turning Points by Conference Spaces, by Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University www.mpsanet.org/beyond-the-p...

Beyond the Presentations: Turning Points by Conference Spaces - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University Attending the Midwest Political Science […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"Substituting the Spouse: Exploring intra and extra-household mobilisation of wives after enfranchisement", summarizes the research that was the winner of the Sophonisba Breckinridge Award and the Richard E. Matland Award for research presented at #MPSA2025: www.mpsanet.org/substituting...

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Research opportunities can appear in unexpected places. Learn how a visit to the @verasight.io booth at #MPSA2026 led to nationally representative survey data - and how it could help your research too. Read the latest MPSA blog by James Steur: www.mpsanet.org/an-exciting-...

An Exciting Opportunity with Verasight at MPSA 2026: A Free National Survey Question - Midwest Political Science Association

By: James Steur, Ph.D., Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MPSA is an exciting venue […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Advocating for Social Science: Reflections from COSSA Advocacy Day, a new blog by MPSA Advocacy Day Travel Grant recipients, underscores the importance of engagement and advocacy efforts to support the social sciences. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/advocating-f...

Advocating for Social Science: Reflections from COSSA Advocacy Day - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Shamira Gelbman, PhD, Professor of Political Science, Wabash College; and Katherine M. Robiadek, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science, […]

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#WhySocialScience? Because It Helps Us Understand (and Change) Our Society - New post from @jlrosenbloom.bsky.social of Iowa State University ➡️ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/5/...

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Because It Helps Us Understand (and Change) Our Society — Why Social Science?

It would be hard not to notice that we are living in a world of increasing inequality. According to data collected by the Federal Reserve , the share of the nation’s wealth owned by the top one…

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Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society @pisigmaalpha.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congrats to Rex Weiye Deng (Wash. U. in St. Louis, pictured) who received the PSA Best Paper by a Graduate Student Award & Ellen Fogarty (Creighton Univ.) who received the PSA Best Undergraduate Paper Award! Both awards are sponsored by PSA and presented at the @mpsa.bsky.social conference.

Two attendees at the MPSA Annual Conference, with one holding an award plaque. They are standing in front of the MPSA step-and-repeat banner.

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The Centrality of Civic Engagement, a blog by Lilliauna Hopkins, PhD Candidate and instructor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, highlights her experience and the importance of participating in COSSA's Advocacy Day. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/the-centrali...

The Centrality of Civic Engagement - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Lilliauna Hopkins, PhD Candidate and instructor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst The Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) hosts […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Practical Steps on Book Publishing: Insights from Political Science Acquisitions Editors, a new blog by @jamessteur.bsky.social Ph.D., Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is available here: www.mpsanet.org/practical-st...

Practical Steps on Book Publishing: Insights from Political Science Acquisitions Editors - Midwest Political Science Association

By James Steur, Ph.D., Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Many individuals who have completed a […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Redemptive Exemplarity and Popular Deference: The Role of Exile in Machiavelli’s Political Thought, a blog post summarizing the research that was the winner of the MPSA's 2026 Review of Politics Award, is now available here: www.mpsanet.org/redemptive-e...

Redemptive Exemplarity and Popular Deference: The Role of Exile in Machiavelli’s Political Thought (Review of Politics Award Winner) - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Emily ‘Sal’ Salamanca, Stanford University The following blog post summarizes the research that was the winner of the 2026 […]

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 70:2 April 2026) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: t.co/mNGuR3kkBv

https://journal.mpsanet.org/american-journal-of-political-science/

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

#WhySocialScience? Because Constituents Have the Power to Hold Elected Officials Accountable: Reflections from COSSA’s 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day ➡️ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/4/...

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Because Constituents Have the Power to Hold Elected Officials Accountable: Reflections from COSSA’s 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day — Why Social Science?

On March 23-24, 2026, over 85 social and behavioral science researchers, students, and advocates from 24 different states participated in Social Science Advocacy Day . This annual event brings…

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Emigration and Radical Right Populism, a blog post summarizing the research that was the winner of the 2026 MPSA's American Journal of Political Science Award for the best article appearing in a volume of the AJPS published in 2025 is now available here: www.mpsanet.org/emigration-a...

Emigration and Radical Right Populism (AJPS Best Article Award Winner) - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Rafaela Dancygier, Princeton University; Sirus H. Dehdari, Stockholm University; David D. Laitin, Stanford University; Moritz Marbach, University College London; […]

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Updated AJPS AI Disclosure Policy for Authors Last year, we introduced a set of policies concerning the use of AI at AJPS for both authors and reviewers. We have recently updated these guidelines. The current guidelines are presented in this Editor's Blog: ajps.org/2026/04/10/u...

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The AJPS announces new policies on correspondence and corrections. Read the Editor's Blog here: ajps.org/2026/03/05/n...

New AJPS Correspondence and Corrections Policies

From: Dan Reiter and Adam Berinsky, editors-in-chief This post describes new policies at AJPS regarding Correspondence and Corrections. Maintaining an accurate scholarly record is one of the most i…

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

In this MPSA video blog, Michael Smith explores a new “cool teacher” approach and suggests that, after a period of adjustment, this different approach to teaching can make for a fulfilling career, create good student mentoring, and even leave some time for research. www.mpsanet.org/the-professo...

The Professor as Cool Teacher - Midwest Political Science Association

by Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University Higher education is changing. Professors at teaching-centered universities are expected […]

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:4 October 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou....

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

New on the MPSA Blog: How Salient Are Traditional Family Values and Gender Stereotypes in Asia? Survey Evidence from Mainland China by Peter Chai, Ph.D. Researcher at the Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/how-salient-...

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Join Top Scholars at MPSA 2026 – Submit Your Proposal Today! Participate in one of the largest and most diverse political science gatherings in the discipline while discovering Chicago’s unmatched mix of culture, cuisine, and history! www.mpsanet.org/conference/

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Political Science Research @poscresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Are women more likely to run for certain offices than others? #polisky Hear UCR professor @jmerolla.bsky.social describe a recently published study on women seeking local office in the US: youtube.com/shorts/QlA5n...

Are women more likely to run for certain offices than others? #politicalscience

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

The AJPS will take a hiatus from 8/15 at 5:00 PM - 9/8 at 12:00 AM EST. During this time, we won't accept new/revised manuscripts and you will not be able to see the review status of previously submitted manuscripts. You'll be able to submit reviews and we will make decisions during this break.

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Recent changes to the AJPS Conflict of Interest policy have been outlined on the Editor's Blog, available here: ajps.org/2025/08/08/c...

Changes to AJPS Conflict of Interest Policy

From: Dan Reiter and Adam Berinsky, editors-in-chief This post describes a policy change for Conflict of Interest (COI) policies pertaining to potential reviewers of manuscripts submitted to AJPS. …

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS for the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference - Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Hybrid Format: In Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online. Submit your proposal today: www.mpsanet.org/conference/

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:3 July 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou...

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Where is the money going? Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University dives into the federal budget and spending in: One Small, Moderately Attractive Introduction to the Federal Budget www.mpsanet.org/one-small-mo...

One Small, Moderately Attractive Introduction to the Federal Budget - Midwest Political Science Association

by Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University Why is the Trump administration determined to cut funding for […]

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Tona Hangen is a professor of history at Worcester State University. She incorporated a Wikipedia assignment into her course for the first time last term. Read about her experience in the blog "Another Dimension of Citizenship": www.mpsanet.org/another-dime... @wikieducation.bsky.social

Another Dimension of Citizenship - Midwest Political Science Association

By: Tona Hangen, PhD, professor of history at Worcester State University This blog has been reprinted with permission from Wiki Education. […]

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

#WhySocialScience? Because If We Don’t Advocate for the Future of our Field, Who Will? Check out our latest guest post from three participants from this year's Social Science Advocacy Day: Marcel LaFlamme, Angelo Cusimano, and Sarah Wang! www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/6/...

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Because If We Don’t Advocate for the Future of our Field, Who Will? — Why Social Science?

On March 24-25, 2025, over 70 social and behavioral science researchers, students, and advocates from 17 different states participated in Social Science Advocacy Day.

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

We’re excited to announce that AJPS is officially open following the successful transition to our new editorial team. We are now accepting new and revised manuscript submissions. Thank you for your patience during this transition period; we look forward to your contributions!

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We have been discussing amongst ourselves how AJPS should handle the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation and review of journal submissions. These are important issues we feel we must address. Read the AJPS AI Policy for authors and reviewers here: ajps.org/2025/06/17/a...

We have been discussing amongst ourselves how AJPS should handle the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation and review of journal submissions. These are important issues we feel we m…

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

AJPS announces a slightly revised policy for manuscript submissions. The page limit on supplemental materials has been increased to 25 pages, and we are also now permitting the submission of pre-registered analysis plans (PAPs). Read more: ajps.org/2025/06/11/u...

Updates Regarding Supplemental Information on Manuscript Submissions

From: Dan Reiter and Adam Berinsky, editors-in-chief AJPS announces a slightly revised policy for manuscript submissions. The page limit on supplemental materials has been increased to 25 pages, a…

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

AJPS has for decades been recognized as one of the top two or three journals in all of political science. The central goal of the new editorial team is to maintain and, if possible, further strengthen this reputation. Read about the Editorial Principles at AJPS here: ajps.org/2025/06/05/e...

Editorial Principles at AJPS

From: Dan Reiter and Adam Berinsky, editors-in-chief General Statement of Principles AJPS has for decades been recognized as one of the top two or three journals in all of political science. The c…

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Libertad - Liberdade - Liberté - Freedom. Contextualized and Corresponding Concepts - What is Freedom in Our Times? by Miguel S. Zanella is now available on the MPSA blog! Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/libertad-lib...

Libertad - Liberdade - Liberté - Freedom. Contextualized and Corresponding Concepts - What is Freedom in Our Times? - Midwest Political Science Association

by Miguel S. Zanella Section 1: Etymology: Philosophical, Scientific, and Lexicographical Perspectives The word “freedom” manifests in different linguistic and cultural […]

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Latest to the MPSA Blog: The Overused Syllogism: Logic, Institutions, and the Integral Exploration of Reason by Miguel Sánchez Zanella. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/the-overused...

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Juan Corredor-Garcia, PhD student in political science reviews the study of organized criminal groups and its relationship with the state and society with a book review of: Inside Criminalized Governance. How and Why Gangs Rule the Streets of Rio de Janeiro. www.mpsanet.org/inside-crimi...

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

In "Presenting, Learning, and Growing — Insights from Inside MPSA 2025" by @boskeyev.bsky.social, we move from the who and why of MPSA to the what — what attendees presented, what they learned, and what ideas they’re taking home. Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/presenting-l...

Presenting, Learning, and Growing — Insights from Inside MPSA 2025 - Midwest Political Science Association

by Bakhytzhan Oskeyeva, PhD student in Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Note: This blog post is Part 2 of […]

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Kudos to our students Carolina Bermejo Goodin & Edwina Chih-Yu Chen for their @mpsa.bsky.social blog post on the Political Science Graduate Symposium they & their fellow students hosted in our department! Keep an eye out for Carolina & Edwina when they're on the job market! cc:@kesearles.bsky.social

A Symposium By and For Graduate Students - Midwest Political Science Association

by Carolina Bermejo Goodwin and Edwina Chih-Yu Chen, Department of Political Science, University of South Carolina As graduate students, we […]

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Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society @pisigmaalpha.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Congratulations to the recipients of the Pi Sigma Alpha-sponsored awards and grants at this year's @mpsa.bsky.social annual conference! Pi Sigma Alpha PhD Student Travel Scholarship (first photo) Quinn Bornstein, Georgetown University

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Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society @pisigmaalpha.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

@mpsa.bsky.social Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Presented in a Poster Format: Eric Yao Yourong, Zhengyang Pei, Zixuan Wang, University of Macau; Yuchen Huang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (The Digital Diplomat: Zelensky’s Tweets and the Shaping of Ukraine’s Image in Turbulent Times)

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Grad students need spaces to share ideas, get feedback, and connect, and that’s what was built with the 2025 Political Science Graduate Symposium at USC. Designed by and for grad students. Read more: www.mpsanet.org/a-symposium-...

A Symposium By and For Graduate Students - Midwest Political Science Association

by Carolina Bermejo Goodwin and Edwina Chih-Yu Chen, Department of Political Science, University of South Carolina As graduate students, we […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

"First Impressions, Real Impact — Who Attends MPSA and Why It Matters", a #MPSA2025 conference blog by Bakhytzhan Oskeyeva, PhD student in Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is now available! Read it here: www.mpsanet.org/first-impres... @boskeyev.bsky.social

First Impressions, Real Impact — Who Attends MPSA and Why It Matters - Midwest Political Science Association

by Bakhytzhan Oskeyeva, PhD student in Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Note: This blog post reflects responses to a […]

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American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) @ajpseditor.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 69:2 April 2025) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: journal.mpsanet.org/american-jou...

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Political science books are not usually associated with book tours. So how did this one enter the spotlight? Read "An Academic Book Gets Noticed" by Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University: www.mpsanet.org/an-academic-...

An Academic Book Gets Noticed - Midwest Political Science Association

by Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University Political science books are not usually associated with book tours. […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

"Wondering how to organize a mini-conference at MPSA? Prof. Martin Castillo shares some clues", by conference blogger Juan Corredor-Garcia, PhD student in political science at the Graduate Center, City University of New York, shares some key tips! #MPSA2025 www.mpsanet.org/wondering-ho...

Wondering how to organize a mini-conference at MPSA? Prof. Martin Castillo shares some clues - Midwest Political Science Association

By Juan Corredor-Garcia, PhD student in political science at the Graduate Center, City University of New York One format that […]

Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

“So,” asked my friend, “have you gotten rid of theory yet?” I don’t think he was prepared for my emphatic, “No!” Read why in: The Case for (Revised) Political Theory - by Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University www.mpsanet.org/the-case-for...

The Case for (Revised) Political Theory - Midwest Political Science Association

by Michael A. Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University “So,” asked my friend, “have you gotten rid of theory […]

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Midwest Political Science Association @mpsa.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

New to the MPSA blog: A conversation with a sociologist fellow who attended MPSA, by Juan Corredor-Garcia, PhD student in political science at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Read it here! www.mpsanet.org/a-conversati... #MPSA2025