Career Paths

Dr. Menna Demessie: How a Political Science PhD Prepared Her for a Career at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Menna Demessie is the Vice President of Policy Analysis and Research at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. She also serves on the advisory board of APSA’s Congressional Fellowship Program. What kind of work do you […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

APSA Minority Fellowship Program Spring Applications Due March 20 – Meet MFP Fellow Bianca V. Vicuña

Apply Now for the APSA Minority Fellowship Program Spring Cycle, Deadline: March 20, 2020 The APSA Minority Fellows Program, established in 1969, aims to increase diversity in the discipline of political science. The Spring MFP […]

Journals

Gender Differences in Legislator Responsiveness

Gender Differences in Legislator Responsiveness By Danielle M. Thomsen, University of California, Irvine and Bailey K. Sanders, Duke University A growing body of research shows that women legislators outperform their male counterparts in the legislative arena, […]