Assistant Professor of Political Science, Lucia Motolinia, has received the Early Career Award from the Midwest Political Science Association Women's Caucus. According to the Women's Caucus, the award "recognizes a female (pre-tenure) faculty member based upon her research accomplishments and contribution to the discipline. Award winners have an established publication record and continuing research activity, leadership in the profession, and additional evidence of impact." Previous winners of this award include Associate Professor of Political Science, Amy Pond. Congratulations to Lucia on all her hard work and success! 

The Midwest Women’s Caucus for Political Science is a regional caucus affiliated with the Women’s Caucus for Political Science of the American Political Science Association. The Midwest Caucus promotes professional equity for women in the discipline of political science by sponsoring sessions at the annual meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association, working with the Association to promote the interests of women in the discipline, encouraging research that acknowledges and investigates the presence and activities of women in political life, and serving as a network for members between annual meeting.