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In Memoriam: Dr. Mala Htun, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Passes Away

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APSA is extremely saddened by the recent passing of Mala Htun , author and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at The University of New Mexico. in political science from Harvard and a A.B. Htun was named as a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at UNM in 2024.The She was 55.

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Books I read in February 2020

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Books I finished reading (or rereading) in February 2020… The MVP Machine: How Baseball’s New Noncomformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players , Ben Lindbergh & Travis Sawchik [baseball]. How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them , Jason Stanley [political science]. Books I read in January 2020.

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Is Political Science (Still) Ignoring Religion? An Analysis of Journal Publications, 2011–2020

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Is Political Science (Still) Ignoring Religion? An Analysis of Journal Publications, 2011–2020 By Steven Kettell , University of Warwick Political scientists involved in the study of religion have expressed concerns that religious themes have yet to be fully integrated into the mainstream of the discipline.

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APSA Oral History Project: Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series

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This collection of interviews contributes to a continuous project that seeks to amplify the scholarship and the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to the profession and investigate the history of race and racism in the political science profession. of Political Science and International Relations Dr. Errol A.

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Call for Applications: 2025 APSA Advancing Research Grant for Early-Career Scholars | Deadline: May 6, 2025

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The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grant supports the advancement of research goals and professional development of early career political science scholars. The grant will award scholars whose research areas focus on one of the following target research areas. Applications are due May 6, 2025. Apply Now !

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Funding Graduate Research and Applying for Small Grants: APSA’s Committee on the Status of Graduate Students Virtual Workshop Series

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APSAs Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Professions virtual workshop series features accessible, high-quality professional development opportunities for political science graduate students. Bakan earned her BA and MA degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Bogazici University in Turkey.

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Dr. Kimberly A. Mealy Appointed as the Next Executive Director of the American Political Science Association

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The American Political Science Association (APSA) is very pleased to announce that Dr. Kimberly A. Kim’s extensive experience at APSA, combined with her passion for political science and commitment to advancing the discipline, make her an ideal choice to lead our association. WASHINGTON, D.C. –