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Prof. Betsy Sinclair named as a Fellow of the Society for Political Methodology

7.19.21

Betsy Sinclair has been named as a Fellow of the Society for Political Methodology! The position of Fellow “honors individuals who have made outstanding scholarly contributions to the development of political methodology, and whose methodological work has had a major international impact on subsequent scholarship in the field, in the discipline more broadly, and where appropriate in other areas.”

Prof. Jim Gibson Awarded Harold Lasswell Award

7.9.21

The International Society for Political Psychology has just announced that Jim Gibson has been awarded the highly prestigious Harold Lasswell Award for Outstanding Scientific Accomplishment in Political Psychology! The award is bestowed on an individual deemed to have made a distinguished scientific contribution in the field of political psychology. Gibson’s contributions to political psychology are many, ranging from research on the psychology of institutional legitimacy to the psychology of truth and reconciliation and political tolerance, worldwide.

Prof. Andrew Reeves Receives David Hadas Teaching Award

7.6.21

Congratulations to Andrew Reeves! He has been selected as this year’s recipient of the David Hadas Teaching Award, which was established by Pamela W. Hadas "to honor and publicly recognize an outstanding tenured faculty member in Arts & Sciences who demonstrates commitment and excellence in teaching first-year undergraduate students.”

Professor Clarissa Hayward Appointed Dean's Fellow for Policies

7.1.21

Clarissa Rile Hayward, Professor of Political Science, will assume the role of Dean’s Fellow for Policies this fall. In this position, she will review, create, and advise on faculty policies – in particular, those related to faculty promotion and tenure. Her work in this area will help ensure that faculty in Arts & Sciences receive clear, consistent, and equitable guidance.

Former PhD Student David Miller Won APSA Dissertation Award

7.1.21

2020 PhD Graduate, David Miller, won APSA's President and Executive Politics George C. Edwards III Award for best dissertation in executive politics.

Prof. Ted Enamorado Wins PolMeth's Statistical Software Award

6.16.21

Congratulations to Professor Ted Enamorado for winning this PolMeth award!

U.S. News Ranks Graduate Program #26 in International Relations

3.30.21

U.S. News ranked Washington University in St. Louis' political science graduate program #26 in the country for their international relations sub-field.

Professor Carly Wayne is awarded the 2020 Walter Isard Award for Best Dissertation in Peace Science

10.5.20

Congratulations to Prof. Carly Wayne for being awarded the 2020 Walter Isard Award for Best Dissertation in Peace Science by the Peace Science Society (International) for her dissertation “Risk or Retribution: The Micro-foundations of State Responses to Terror.”

Professor Guillermo Rosas Receives McDonnell Grant

7.9.20

Professor Guillermo Rosas has received a grant from the McDonnell Academy to study the politics of Covid-related behaviors in Latin America.

Professor Jacob Montgomery Wins Award

6.15.20

Jacob Montgomery has been selected as the winner of the Society for Political Methodology's Emerging Scholar Award for his contributions to the field of political methodology in scholarship, service, and mentorship.

Professor Jim Gibson Wins Paper Award

6.11.20

Congratulations to Jim Gibson for winning the APSA Law and Courts Section’s Lasting Contribution Award.

Professor Bill Lowry Wins Book Award

5.29.20

Congratulations to Professor Bill Lowry for winning the APSA Martha Derthick Best Book Award.