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Midwest Political Science Association - dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. (RT ≠ Endorsement)

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MPSA
4 years
Thank you for your understanding & patience as we weather together these public health & economic crises. MPSA 2020 conference is now cancelled. MPSA will survey soon to gauge interest in virtual presentations. Registration refunds can be secured here:
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Social science is science. #cossa2017 #whysocialscience
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6 years
Call for Proposals: 77th Annual MPSA Conference (Deadline 10/5/18) #MPSA19
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6 years
A statement from MPSA Leadership re: the AJPS Editorship
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The MPSA has extended the deadline for paper, roundtable and complete panel proposals to Monday, October 23. There is still time to submit your proposal for your research to be considered for the 2024 MPSA Annual Conference program!
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The silenced research panel brings together intl scholars affected by US travel restriction attempts. #MPSA17
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MPSA Member Profile: Meet Lisa Baldez, the recipient of this year's @mwcps_tweets Outstanding Professional Achievement Award via @MPSAnet @labaldez #MPSA19
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6 years
Even though Twitter has granted us more characters since our last conference, we're sticking with the shorter #MPSA18 for all things social. ^MH
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3 years
#TBT to the elegant Palmer House Hilton lobby bustling with conference attendees.
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2 years
Onsite registration is now open for #MPSA2022 ! Come see us in the Red Lacquer Room on the 4th Floor of the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL until 7:00 p.m. tonight. Welcome back to Chicago!
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MPSA
6 years
The first #MPSA18 acceptance notifications have been sent (with more to come). We look forward to meeting you in Chicago!
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#MPSA18 attendees: A gender neutral restroom is available on the 6th Floor of the Palmer House by Grant Park Parlor.
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MPSA
4 years
In order to protect the health of attendees and the broader community, the 2021 MPSA conference will be held virtually. Learn more and submit your proposal by November 16!
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A summary of "A Boundary of White Inclusion: How Religion Shapes Perceptions of Ethnoracial Assignment", award winning research by @asdurso is now available on the MPSA blog. The paper won the MPSA’s 2022 Lucius Barker Award. View the blog summary here: .
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1 year
Registration is now open until 7 p.m. in the Palmer House! Welcome to Chicago and the 80th Annual MPSA Conference!
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6 years
Need some quiet? MPSA is reserving the Congress on the 3rd floor of the Palmer House, as a quiet space for the duration of the #MPSA18 conference to allow attendees to get away from the sounds, lights and energy of the annual conference activity.
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4 years
MPSA Statement Regarding COVID-19 March 11, 2020
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MPSA
7 years
MPSA President Jan Leighley of @americanuniversity welcomes our international (and domestic) #MPSA17 conference attendees!
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The verdict: is blogging or tweeting about research papers worth it? via @LSEImpactBlog
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5 years
#mpsa19 - Complimentary coffee is on PH floor 7 today (8-10am)
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The free coffee already being set up did lift spirits this am. #MPSA19
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6 years
#MPSA18 attendees: Did you know that MPSA has a Nursing Mother's Room? Visit the conference registration desk for details and a key!
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6 years
Blue is Black and Red is White? Affective Polarization and the Racialized Schemas of U.S. Party Coalitions via @MPSAnet
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6 years
Today, the MPSA emailed a letter to all members regarding the allegations against the Editor of the AJPS. Link to Letter:
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Statistical terms used in research studies: A primer for media via @journoresource
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6 years
Complimentary coffee on the 7th floor until 11am! :)
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Sunday at #MPSA18 like
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Opening Up the Congressional Research Service (Dataset) via @DataInnovation
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MPSA
2 years
The MPSA has extended the deadline for paper, roundtable and complete panel proposals to Monday, October 17. There is still time to submit your proposal for your research to be considered for the 2023 MPSA Annual Conference program:
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MPSA
2 years
Submit your proposal for the 80th Annual MPSA Conference, April 13-16, 2023! The event will be held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. Panels, Roundtables, Lightning Talks & Working Groups will be hybrid. Poster & JSS sessions will be in-person only.
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MPSA
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Submit your proposal now to present your research at the 81st Annual MSPA Conference, April 4-7, 2024! The conference will be held in a hybrid format, with the option to present in-person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago or online. #MPSA2024
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2 years
PHISHING SCAM: MPSA has been made aware of an email sent to members that states they are the recipient of an MPSA Award. The email appears to be sent from our Executive Director, William Morgan. Please be aware that this email is not from MPSA and should be deleted immediately.
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6 years
Never fear! Miller's plans to re-open in early March! #MPSA18
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Member Publication Spotlight: In Nationalized Politics, Jamie L. Carson, @joelasievert , and @ryan_dane examine 180 years of US congressional elections to uncover how the nationalization of politics has influenced elections across eras. Learn more here:
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Will #MPSA2023 be your first conference? Read how to maximize feedback about research during the conference in this blog feature by @JamesSteur Ph.D. Candidate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign!
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MPSA
3 years
The MPSA has officially extended the proposal deadline for for papers, roundtables, and complete panels to Friday, October 22! Submit your proposal for #MPSA2022 at:
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Writing a peer review is a structured process that can be learned and improved - 12 steps via @LSEImpactBlog
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6 years
Visualizing Data Without Coding via @DataInnovation
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The MPSA is honored to announce the creation of the “Vincent Hutchings Diversity Travel Scholarship” to help defray travel costs associated with attending the conference. Read more and learn how to apply here:
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MPSA
6 years
Good morning, #MPSA18 ! If you're looking for complimentary coffee service, visit the 7th floor of the Palmer House from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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8 years
A presidential candidate can't threaten to imprison opponent if he wants to live in a democracy via @monkeycageblog
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@electionstudies
American National Election Studies (ANES)
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The 2016 Time Series Study is NOW AVAILABLE for download from the Data Center
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6 years
#MPSA18 attendees: Don't miss the MPSA Minority Caucus Reception Friday (4/6/18) , 9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. in the Crystal, 3rd Floor of the Palmer House!
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4 years
Shout out to MPSA's partner in excellence @Kansas_Press ! Visit their website at to take advantage of their exclusive MPSA conference discount (through 6/30). We missed seeing you at conference this year!
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MPSA
7 years
Please join Tuesday's #MPSAchat w/co-hosts @DrToddACurry @JM_Sievert & @adnanrasool - Work-Life Balance #PSBeWell
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4 years
MPSA is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is taking all developments very seriously. #MPSA2020 is currently expected to proceed as scheduled with a virtual option for attendees who are unable to travel. Please see the following statement:
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The Public Expert: How Academics Can Break the Ivory Tower Stereotype #MPSA18 via @MPSAnet
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1 year
En route to the conference in Chicago? Looking for things to do, places to eat? Check out the latest MPSA blog, "Last Minute Planning Chicago? You’re Not Alone" by @EmilyBoykinPA , Doctoral Candidate in Public Administration at Florida State University
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Parents in academia face unique professional challenges at all stages in their career. "An Honest Conversation: Parenting in the Academy" by @JamesSteur focuses on a roundtable discussion that highlights the big topics about the state of parenting.
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6 years
Good morning #MPSA18 ! Complimentary coffee is available Thursday through Saturday in the 4th floor Exhibition Hall from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and on Sunday on the 7th floor from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
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Simplicity over Complexity; Clear, Large Visualizations; Practice Before You Present. Read about these tips and more in "From Nerves to Knockout: Essential Tips for Conference Presentations" By @JamesSteur
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8 years
The benefits to scholars of being on Twitter (including #ScholarSunday ) via @insidehighered
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Meet the Math Professor Who’s Fighting Gerrymandering With Geometry via @chronicle
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What is your "why" for attending political science or academic conferences? Hear about one professor's experience and insight in " #MPSA2024 – This Is My Why" by @MuphdSmith
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MPSA
3 years
MPSA is now accepting proposals for papers, roundtables and complete panels for the 79th Annual Conference! Submit your proposal to present your research at the hybrid conference with an in-person or virtual option for attendees. Learn more at #MPSA2022
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5 years
Planning your #MPSA19 schedule? Be sure to add the @PSANational Lecture with @MajorCBS on Friday, April 5, 6:30 - 7:30pm (Book signing immediately following remarks.)
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That's a wrap! MPSA offices are closed on Monday and Tuesday to allow staff time to transition back to the office post- #MPSA19 . We will reopen on Wednesday, April 10 refreshed and ready to resume planning for #MPSA2020 !
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The #MPSA19 online program now allows users to share specific sessions or sections. Check out our lineup of Professional Development sessions!
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Writing for Peers vs. the Public: When Academic Writing Falls Short | Rethinking Research via @insidehighered
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“Why do academics and PhDers carefully choose useless titles for articles and chapters?” by @Write4Research
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How to get published in an academic journal: top tips from editors http://t.co/9awGMWZVwF
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Writing a peer review is a structured process that can be learned and improved - 12 steps to follow via @LSEImpactBlog
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How to create a strong reappointment, tenure or promotion file via @insidehighered
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Preparing for #MPSA2022 ? For practical tips to maximize your experience at the conference, read the latest MPSA blog "Conference Smarter Not Harder: An Interview with @Gusvalo " By @JamesSteur Ph.D. Candidate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign!
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Starting the PhD - Write and Write Regularly via @ThomsonPat
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This new book offers a fresh perspective, sets the stage for 2020 election, and showcases innovative research methods for students of American Politics. @CarolineTervo @OUPPolitics @HarvardGovernm1 @HarvardGovUG @SSNScholars
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Studying for Comps? Here are Three Approaches to Try Based on Learning Style via @MPSAnet
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Writing Informative Abstracts for Journal Articles via @Write4Research
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Member Publication Spotlight: Parties, Politics, Peace: Electoral Inclusion as Peacebuilding Carrie Manning, Ian Smith, & @ozlem__tuncel examine the long-term effects of integrating post-rebel parties into electoral politics.
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#MPSA18 Conference Registration (including nametag pickup) begins today (4/4/18) from 4pm to 7pm in the State Ballroom (4th Floor of the Palmer House).
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‘How to Get Grant Money in the Humanities and Social Sciences’: Professor discusses new book about finding the funds to do your project and advance your career. via @insidehighered
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Ideologically Sophisticated Donors: Which Candidates Do Individual Contributors Finance? via @AJPS_Editor
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Is the empirical basis that political scientists draw from often concentrated on a modest number of countries? Read more about this research from @polyarchist & @carlhknutsen in "Geographical Coverage in Political Science Research", the latest MPSA Blog.
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In the latest MPSA blog, Carrie Manning, Ian O. Smith, Ozlem Tuncel examine the impact of electoralism on the construction of peace, and highlight their new book: Introducing “Parties, Politics, Peace: Electoral Inclusion as Peacebuilding” @ozlem__tuncel
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How Do Experiences with Government Programs Shape Political and Civic Engagement? via @MPSAnet #MPSA16
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How to Make Time for Research and Writing - The Chronicle of Higher Education via @chroniclevitae
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Q&A with Emily Farris re: The TCU Justice Journey via @MPSAnet
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We've pulled together some #MPSA19 resources to help make your first-time conference experience a little easier. Safe travels to Chicago! ^MH
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Siobhan Kirkland
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I'm going to be presenting at MPSA next week and it's my first big academic conference. While I'm super excited to meet people and to explore chicago I'm also a bit nervous. Any first time conference advice? Any Chicago recommendations? Any Twitter folks who will be at MPSA?
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ICYMI: The best writing on political economy in 2015 via @dandrezner @washingtonpost
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Imposter syndrome, it's real and happens at conferences too. Check out the latest conference blog feature "The False Promise of Conference Imposters" by @DrKelseyLarsen , Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida!
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Visualizing the Imaginary Link Between Crime and Immigration via @DataInnovation
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Conference Paper to Journal Article - Getting Over the Hoarding Habit via @ThomsonPat
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The MPSA conference convenes each year in Chicago. The Trump International Hotel and Tower looms from down the street. Does Trump’s legacy still loom this large over political science? Read more in the conference blog by @MuphdSmith
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AJPS Lead Interim Editor and Search Committee Named, Call for @ajps_editor Proposals Open:
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Yes, Women Also Know: Online Resources Identify and Highlight Women Experts via @scholarlykitchn @womenalsoknow
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Encore! Encore! See you in Chicago next April for #MPSA18 !
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The very last presentation on the very last day & the very last page of the very long program book: #MPSA17 #didnotdisappoint !
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Call for MPSA Award Nominations - If you held a chair, discussant, and section head role at #MPSA18 , please submit nominations for outstanding papers from your sessions at or emailing mpsainfo @mpsanet .org.
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Congratulations to @hhannahnam @SamuelAJens @ykrupnikov for their research 'Their economic pain, our emotional gain: Can schadenfreude motivate responses to redistributive policies?' won two MPSA Awards in 2020. Read a blog summarizing the research here:
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The MPSA Council expressed overwhelming support for the recommendation of the MPSA Executive Committee to extend the term of Kathleen Dolan and Jennifer L. Lawless as @AJPS_Editor Editors for an additional two years. Read more here:
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@HumanitiesAll has a new toolkit: Documenting the Impact of Your Humanities Program, aimed at helping the humanities community collect data about the impact of programs. Learn more about it in the latest MPSA blog:
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Helping Professors Find Time to Think - The Chronicle of Higher Education via @chronicle
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Must. Have. Coffee.... Good morning, #MPSA18 ! Complimentary coffee is available Friday and Saturday in the 4th floor Exhibition Hall from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and on Sunday on the 7th floor from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Writing about think tanks and using their research: A cautionary tip sheet via @JournoResource
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Why Social Science? Because It Can Improve Government Efficiency via Evidence-Based Policy via @COSSADC
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Political Science: The Final Frontier via @MPSAnet
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10 years
The first acceptance notifications for #MPSA2015 have been delivered!
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