Department of Political Science Bulletin, April 25, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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FACULTY AND GRADUATE STUDENTS PAPERS, PUBLICATIONS AND ACTIVITIES:
Tony Gill participated in a debate on Universal Basic Income (UBI) with Gregory Robson (anti) and Michael Munger (pro), taking a position that threaded that needle, at the 2022 conference of the Association for Private Enterprise Education in Las Vegas. Gill's presentation was presented in comic book/pop art form and he delivered an argument that Munger had not heard before and thought was interesting (but ultimately wrong... or so said he). Nonetheless, Munger later informed Gill that all the feedback he got about that panel was on how good the professor from the UW was.
Tony Gill also presented his co-authored work on the dynamic efficiency of gifting at APEE 2022 in Vegas. Despite being in a room that was off on the periphery, it drew the attention of luminaries such as Randy Holcombe and Dwight Lee. The presentation was delivered entirely in poetic verse, which delighted Dwight to no end. You may request PPT slides of this poem by contacting Tony directly. Also, while in Vegas, Tony broke even on gambling since he didn't gamble, but he found the food to be inordinately pricey.
Radnitz, Scott. “Why Democracy Fuels Conspiracy Theories.” Journal of Democracy 33(2), April 2022: 147-161, https://muse.jhu.edu/article/852751
Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash. "2022 Earth Day Brings Grim News On Climate Policy: What Is The Way Forward?" Forbes.com, April 22, 2022.
POLITICAL SCIENCE TALKS/SEMINARS:
UWISC presents Sidney Tarrow (Cornell University), “From Movements & Parties to Movement-Parties: Comparative Perspectives on Contentious Politics,” April 22, 12-1:20pm, Gowen 1a & Zoom. Discussant: Christopher Sebastian Parker (Professor, Political Science). Zoom invitation from Megan Erickson via meganke@uw.edu.
The Department of Political Science is hosting “An Evening with Masha Gessen” in partnership with the Office of Public Lectures. Thursday, April 28, 6:15-8:30PM (reception: 6:15-7:30, talk: 7:30-8:30) in Kane Hall. Register at https://events.uw.edu/PoliSciMashaGessen.
The WISIR Webinar Series on Contemporary Race & Politics presents “Race & Democracy”. This panel will discuss and debate the intersection of race and democracy, including both historical and contemporary perspectives. Moderated by Chip Turner, with panelists: Christina Beltrán (New York University), Michael Hanchard (University of Pennsylvania), and Deva Woodly (The New School). April 29, 2022, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM via Zoom. Register here.
The Severyns Ravenholt Seminar in Comparative Politics presents Peter Calcagno (University of Washington).Discussant is Nela Mrchkovska. Friday, April 29, 2022, 1:30 – 3 PM in Gowen 1A (Olson Room).
The Global Law & Politics Network Workshop Wednesdays will meet virtually: Wed., May 4, 2022, 8:00-9:00am PDT. Project: Crafting the Language of Borders: The CJEU’s Strategic Opinions in Freedom to Move and Reside Cases. Presenter: Maureen Stobb (Georgia Southern University) & Jamie Scalera (Georgia Southern University). Discussant: Daniel Naurin (PluriCourts/ University of Oslo/University of Gothenburg). For zoom link and paper please register.
UWISC presents Nela Mrchkovska (UW Political Science), “Religion in Insecure Times: Evidence from Eastern Europe,” May 6, 12-1:20pm, Gowen 1a & Zoom. Discussant: Sandra Ahmadi (PhD Student, Political Science). Zoom invitation from Megan Erickson via meganke@uw.edu.
The Severyns Ravenholt Seminar in Comparative Politics presents Asli Cansunar (University of Washington).Discussant is Nicholas Wittstock. Friday, May 6, 2022, 1:30 – 3 PM in Gowen 1A (Olson Room).
Graduate Studies Coordinator (Rebecca Thorpe) and the Graduate Students Professionalization Series (Geoffrey Wallace) presents a Dissertation Workshop. Friday, May 13 1:30pm-3:00pm. More details to be announced.
May 18-20, 2022, the Center for Environmental Politics will organize the 8th annual Duck Family Graduate Workshop (in-person) for doctoral students working in the area of environmental politics and governance (EPG).
UWISC presents Romain Malejacq (Radboud University Nijmegen), May 27, 12-1:20pm, Zoom. Discussant: Megan Erickson (PhD Candidate, Political Science). Zoom invitation from Megan Erickson via meganke@uw.edu.
WISIR Talk featuring Destin Jenkins (Stanford, History). Friday May 20, 2022, 1:30-3:00PM in Gowen 1A (Olson Room).
WISIR Talk featuring Adom Getchew (Chicago, Political Science). Friday May 27, 2022, 1:30-3:00PM in Gowen 1A (Olson Room).
WISIR Talk featuring Dara Strolovitch (Yale, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, American Studies, and Political Science). Friday June 3, 2022, 12:00-1:30PM in Gowen 1A (Olson Room).
OTHER DEPARTMENT TALKS/SEMINARS:
The UW News office, together with editors at The Conversation, is hosting a virtual seminar on Wednesday, May 25, 9:30-10:20 a.m., for UW-affiliated faculty, postdocs, graduate students, other researchers and communicators who are interested in learning about op-ed and analysis writing for mainstream audiences. The information you will learn also will be applicable to writing for other news outlets. You will have the opportunity to meet — if you haven’t already — members of the UW News team who are here to help get your work out to the news media and general public through story pitches, news releases, videos and social media, in addition to op-ed and analysis writing assistance. RSVP here.
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