Research in Political Science (RiPS) is the political science department's weekly research brownbag. Scholars present ongoing research on topics covering all areas of political science and related fields.
Format
RiPS presentations follow two formats. Attendees are asked to come to the RiPS meeting having read any materials circulated in advance and to be prepared with questions/feedback for the presenter(s).
- Memo. A 1-2 page memo detailing a specific area or obstacle on which the presenter is seeking feedback. Memos will be disseminated on Mondays prior to the RiPS meeting, which will feature two memos for a half-hour each.
- Working Paper. A working paper, draft book/dissertation chapter, or similar product. The meeting begins with a 10-12 minute conference-style presentation before proceeding to Q&A for the remainder of the hour. Working papers will be disseminated on Fridays prior to the RiPS meeting.
Graduate Student Presenters
Graduate students funded by the department who are beyond their first year are added to our regular rotation of presenters. Graduate students are encouraged to register for course credit for their RiPS participation (POLS 892, be sure to register for the correct section).
Schedule, Spring 2024
RiPS meets most Wednesdays during the academic year at 12:30 p.m. in Oldfather 538.
1/24 | John Jostes and Alejandra Vasquez |
1/31 | Sophia Stockham |
2/7 | Zeenat Ahmed and Farooq Mujaddidi |
2/14 | Sukjae Lee, "Ambivalent Appeals: Republican State Legislators, Electoral Vulnerability, and Climate Change Legislation" |
2/21 | Joseph Maestas |
2/28 | Ross Miller |
3/6 | Fatima Aigbomian |
3/13 | Spring Break (No RiPS) |
3/20 | MPSA/ISA Previews: Noah Schimenti, Alejandra Vasquez, and Sophia Stockham |
3/27 | MPSA/ISA Previews: Fatima Aigbomian and Zeenat Ahmed |
4/3 | Out for MPSA/ISA |
4/10 | Sergio Wals |
4/17 | Dona-Gene Barton |
4/24 | Tyler White |
5/1 | Geoff Lorenz, “Taking Sides: Party Competition, Interest Group Strategy, and the Polarization of American Pluralism” draft chapter(s?) TBD. |
5/8 | First Year Presentations |
Contact
Faculty coordinator Dr. Geoff Lorenz can add you to the RiPS listserv and answer questions.