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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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De Gruyter and American Political Science Association (APSA) Sign Partnership Agreement

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PRESS RELEASE De Gruyter and American Political Science Association (APSA) Announces Partnership Agreement on New Political Science Professional Development Book Series WASHINGTON D.C. We are proud to publish these new Book Series together with the American Political Science Association.

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Call for Applications: 2025 APSA Institute for Civically Engaged Research (ICER) | Deadline: April 20, 2025

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Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA – Getty Images APSAs Institute for Civically Engaged Research (ICER) is a four-day, residential institute that provides political scientists with training to conduct ethical and rigorous civically engaged research. What is Civically Engaged Research?

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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. State Municipal Associations as Intermediaries in Service Learning By Eric S. Read the full article.

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Call for Proposals: Connecting Community and Classroom: Practical Considerations for Civically-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars | Deadline: August 18th

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The American Political Science Association (APSA) and the National Capital Area Political Science Association (NCAPSA) are pleased to announce a call for proposals for political scientists and practitioners to participate in a single-day workshop. non-profit, for-profit, or hybrid organizations).