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Sir Edmund and Hillary: A Surprisingly Likely Pair

MPSAblog_Smith_BurkeMainstream political scientists often struggle with the subfield called political theory.…


Tough Enough? National Security Issues Could Affect the 2016 U.S. Presidential Race

MPSA_NationalSecurityNEW YORK CITY - MARCH 2, 2016: Hillary Rodham Clinton affirmed her status as front-runner for the Democratic…


Studying for Comps? Here are Three Approaches to Try Based on Learning Style

Rasool_MindMap_ModernizationAn example of the author’s mind mapping technique (click to expand). There comes a time in every…


Will the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Be a Realigning Election?

MPSABlog_Smith_RealigningElectionIn his classic book Dynamics of the Party System, James L. Sundquist developed a…


Incorporating Family in Your MPSA Conference Experience

MPSA2016_FamilyinChicagoSo having done it recently myself, I understand how challenging it can be to have family join you during…


Three Methods to Ready Your Research for Public Absorption

MPSA_Blog_PublicConsumptionRecently one of the biggest discussions within the field of political science has been on how to…


Primaries and Caucuses 2016: Experiencing the Energy and Demystifying the Math

Smith_Iowa_ShawINDIANOLA, IA - FEBRUARY 1, 2016: Indianola mayor Kelly Shaw (second from right) and Smith's Emporia State University…


Gender and Emotions on the Campaign Trail

Hillary Clinton Testifies At Senate Confirmation HearingWASHINGTON - JANUARY 13, 2009: U.S. Secretary of State Nominee and…


Presenting At Conferences – A Grad Student’s Guide

Presenting at a conference is a daunting task for any academic. Be it a big name academic who has spent a career presenting at MPSA_Rasool_GradStudentPrep