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Using Prediction Markets as a Tool for Classroom and Civic Engagement

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Using Prediction Markets as a Tool for Classroom and Civic Engagement By Zachary A. election heats up, how can we get students engaged with this critical time in American politics? In an effort to address this question, we implement an election prediction market focused on the 2022 midterm elections in our American politics courses.

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Call for Applicants: APSA-PSE Political Science Pedagogy Fellows | Deadline: April 15, 2025

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The APSA Political Science Education Section seeks applications for its inaugural Pedagogy Fellows initiative. The first cohort of our Pedagogy Fellows will work in collaboration with the PSE Section and APSA to launch a new Certificate in Political Science Pedagogy Program. View the full call for proposals here.

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Member Spotlight: Samantha Chapa, University of Houston

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candidate in Political Science Samantha Chapa is a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Houston. Her research interests include migration politics and policy, local politics, and race, ethnicity, and politics. Meet Samantha Chapa, Ph.D., How did you learn about APSA?

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Theme Panel: Civic Learning on Campus: Bringing Political Science In Mini-Conference I, II and III

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Engaging Citizenship introduces foundational concepts in political science through the lens of citizenship, democracy, and civic engagement, highlighting the relevance of the discipline to students’ lives and encouraging them to become engaged and empowered citizens.

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Call for Chapters: Teaching Civic Engagement in Challenging Times: Global Perspectives on Democratic Education for All

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The co-editors of a forthcoming edited collection in the APSA-De Gruyter Teaching Civic Engagement Series invite authors to submit chapter proposals for a new volume, Teaching Civic Engagement in Challenging Times: Global Perspectives on Democratic Education for All.

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State Municipal Associations as Intermediaries in Service Learning

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Zeemering , University of Georgia Service-learning courses help students to identify career opportunities and foster civic engagement, but links to projects with local governments may be difficult to forge. Read the full article.

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2024 U.S. Election Webinar Series: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom

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Event: Facilitating Respectful Conversations in the Political Science Classroom Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PT Registration: Register here (registration is free) Respectful political dialogue between engaged citizens is a cornerstone characteristic of a healthy democracy. She received her Ph.D.