Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Political Science

Companies can greatly benefit from working with Political Science experts. These professionals bring a deep understanding of political systems, policies, and international relations. They can provide valuable insights and analysis on political trends, public opinion, and policy implications. By collaborating with a Political Science expert, companies can make informed decisions, develop effective strategies, and navigate complex political landscapes. Whether it's analyzing the impact of government regulations, assessing political risks, or understanding public sentiment, a Political Science expert can offer valuable expertise and guidance.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Political Science include Julie Klinger, Jacqueline Abernathy, Ph.D., MSSW, Sutirtha Bagchi, Jim Samuel, Ryan Howell, Martin Brauch, Dr. James C. Kaufman, Vanessa Bramante, M.A., Dr. Jermaine McCalpin, Jonathan Rosa, Nathan J. Cook, Tensie Whelan, and Anna Jobin.

Julie Klinger

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
17 Years Experience
Assistant Professor of Geography at University of Delaware
Education

University of California, Berkeley

Ph.D., Geography / 2015

Berkeley, California, United States of America

Sarah Lawrence College

B.A., International Relations, Politic Geography / 2006

Bronxville, New York, United States of America

Certificate, Professional Training, China Studies, International Politics / 2007

Nanjing
Experience

University of Delaware

Assistant Professor of Geography / January, 2020 — Present

Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

Assistant Professor of International Relations / June, 2015 — December, 2019

UC Berkeley

PhD Candidate / 2012 — 2015

PhD Student / 2009 — 2012

Research Expertise (3)
Political Science and International Relations
Geography, Planning and Development
Sociology and Political Science
About
I'm an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware, and faculty in the Minerals, Materials, and Society Program. My recently released book, "Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes" with Cornell University Press, is based on five years' research in the capitals and borderlands of China, Brazil, and the USA. It recently received the Meridian Book Award from the American Association of Geographers for its "unusually important contribution to the art and science of geography." Full professional fluency in Mandarin and Portuguese. Worldwide research, consulting, and negotiation experience.

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Jacqueline Abernathy, Ph.D., MSSW

Dallas, TX
20 Years Experience
Nonprofit Consultant, Professor, Public Health Policy Analyst, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist,Statistician and Then Some
Education

University of North Texas

Ph. D., Public Administration (Policy) / August, 2012

Denton, Texas, United States of America

UT Arlington

M. S., Social Work / May, 2005

Arlington, Texas, United States of America

University of North Texas

BSW, Social Work / August, 2003

Denton, Texas, United States of America
Experience

Tarleton State University - Fort Worth Campus

Assistant Professor- Masters of Public Adminstration / August, 2017 — May, 2021

Provida Public Sector Solutions

Principal Consultant, Sole Proprietor / October, 2008 — Present

Public sector consulting since 2008

Most Relevant Research Expertise
political science
Other Research Expertise (10)
bioethics policy
end-of-life decisions
assisted suicide
medical futility
euthanasia
And 5 more
About
Jacqueline Abernathy is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of public administration and social work. She received her Ph.D. in Public Administration with a concentration in policy from the University of North Texas in 2012. Prior to that, she earned her Master of Science in Social Work in 2005 and her Bachelor of Social Work in 2003, both from the University of North Texas. Dr. Abernathy's experience in the field includes working as an Assistant Professor for the Masters of Public Administration program at Tarleton State University's Fort Worth campus. She has also held various positions in Dr. Abernathy has demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice and advocating for marginalized communities. She has published numerous articles and presented at conferences on topics related to social policy and inequality. Her expertise in both public administration and social work makes her a valuable asset in addressing complex social issues and creating effective policies to promote social change.

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Sutirtha Bagchi

Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States of America
12 Years Experience
Associate Professor of Economics with a rich set of experiences spanning the commercial and educational sectors. Proficient with the use of legal databases like CaseText, WestLaw, and LexisPlus.
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ph.D., Business Economics / December, 2014

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

M.A., Economics / August, 2013

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

Purdue University West Lafayette

MBA, General Management / May, 2006

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
Experience

Villanova University

Associate Professor of Economics / August, 2021 — Present

Assistant Professor of Economics / August, 2014 — August, 2021

McKinsey & Company

Associate / July, 2006 — August, 2008

Worked as an Associate with McKinsey & Company working out of their Pittsburgh office, consulting with clients primarily primarily in the consumer packaged goods and retail space.

FedEx Services

Summer Intern / June, 2005 — August, 2005

Tasked with sketching a customer profile for the Kinko's customer in light of FedEx's acquisition of Kinko's in 2004.

Research Expertise (10)
Political Economy
State and Local Public Finance
Regulation
Economics and Econometrics
Finance
And 5 more
About
Sutirtha Bagchi is an Associate Professor of Economics at Villanova University where he teaches courses in microeconomics and public economics. Dr. Bagchi has a Ph.D. in Business Economics and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. He also received an MBA from Purdue University West Lafayette, in addition to a B. Tech. (With Honors) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

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Jim Samuel

11 Years Experience
Associate Professor at Rutgers University
Education

Baruch College

PhD, Information Systems / 2007

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Rutgers University

Associate Professor / 2021 — Present

Axivest

CIO / 2012 — Present

Research Expertise (22)
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Informatics
Machine Learning
NLP NLU NLG Behavioral Finance
And 17 more
About
Jim Samuel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Informatics Program at the Bloustein School. He is an information and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, with significant industry experience in finance, technology, entrepreneurship and data analytics. Dr. Samuel’s primary research covers human intelligence and artificial intelligences interaction and information philosophy.  Dr. Samuel’s applied research focuses on the optimal use of big data and smart data driven AI applications, textual analytics, natural language processing and artificially intelligent public opinion informatics. His expertise extends to socioeconomic implications of AI, applied machine learning, social media analytics, AI education and AI bias. Dr. Samuel completed his Ph.D. from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College – City University of New York, and he also has M.Arch and M.B.A (International Finance) degrees.  Dr. Samuel has worked with large multinational financial services corporations, and advises businesses and organizations on data analytics and AI driven value creation strategies. He is passionate about research driven thought leadership in AI, information philosophy, analytics and informatics. 

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Ryan Howell

San Francisco , California, United States of America
18 Years Experience
Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, San Francisco State University
Education

University of California, Riverside

PhD, Social / Personality Psychology Division / 2005

Riverside, California, United States of America

University of California, Riverside

MA, Social / Personality Psychology / 2002

Riverside, California, United States of America

Westmont College

BSc, Psychology / 1998

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Experience

San Francisco State University, Department of Psychology

Associate Professor / 2012 — Present

Research Expertise (34)
Happiness
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
History and Philosophy of Science
Applied Psychology
And 29 more
About
Dr. Ryan Howell is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University. His research interests include the psychology of goals and how people pursue and achieve them. Dr. Howell received his PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2005.

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Martin Brauch

10 Years Experience
Senior Legal and Economics Researcher, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Education

New York University

LLM, Law / 2010

New York, New York, United States of America

Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Bachelor, Law / 2008

Pelotas
Experience

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

Lead Researcher / February, 2020 — Present

International Institute for Sustainable Development

Sustainability Law Advisor / 2014 — 2020

Grupo SBS

Attorney / 2013 — 2014

Research Expertise (14)
economics
international law
international investment law
climate change
sustainable development
And 9 more
About
Martin Dietrich Brauch is a Lead Researcher at CCSI. He leads economic and legal research, training, and advisory work, with a focus on legal and policy frameworks and practices for sustainable investment to achieve climate change mitigation and adaptation goals—including through decarbonization and a just transition to net-zero emission energy systems and economies—along with other SDGs.

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Dr. James C. Kaufman

10 Years Experience
Professor at University of Connecticut, Expert in Creativity
Education

Yale University

PhD, Cognitive Psychology

New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Experience

University of Connecticut

Professor / 2013 — Present

Research Expertise (43)
Creativity
giftedness
personality
intelligence
meaning
And 38 more
About
James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. He has written or edited more than 50 books. These include: the recently published *The Creativity Advantage* (Cambridge); the forthcoming *Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters* (with Dana P. Rowe; Routledge); two editions of *Cambridge Handbook of Creativity* (with Robert J. Sternberg) and five other Cambridge Handbooks; two editions of *Creativity 101* (Springer); and a book on terrible baseball pitchers with his father and a book on pseudoscience with his wife. James has developed many theories, most notably the Four C’s (with Ron Beghetto). He has developed several self-report measures of creativity and is currently focusing on positive outcomes of creativity. James has won many awards, including Mensa’s research award, the Torrance Award from the National Association for Gifted Children, the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children’s International Creativity Award, and APA’s Berlyne, Arnheim, and Farnsworth awards. He co-founded two major journals, *Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts* and *Psychology of Popular Media Culture* and is the current Senior Associate Editor for *Creativity Research Journal*. He has tested Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s creativity on CNN; written the book and lyrics to the musical *Discovering Magenta* (which played NYC and has a cast album); and appeared onscreen, complete with white lab coat, in the comic book documentary *Independents*.

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Vanessa Bramante, M.A.

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
6 Years Experience
Political Scientist & Strategist | Columbia University Graduate
Education

Columbia University

M.A., Global Affairs / May, 2022

New York, New York, United States of America

Salem State University

B.S., Political Science and Philosophy / May, 2020

Salem, Massachusetts, United States of America
Experience

Root Policy Research

Research Associate / June, 2022 — Present

Write high-impact reports for public and private sector clients to assess housing and economic development needs with a focus on improving the economic and social mobility of disadvantaged youth and families living in poverty and environmentally unhealthy neighborhoods. Additionally, I conduct statistical analyses of large primary and secondary datasets in Python and contribute to literature reviews and manuscripts using research from outcome-based studies and cost-benefit analyses.

Salem State University

Research Assistant / April, 2020 — August, 2021

I cleaned, coded, and analyzed survey response data (5,000+ responses) to gauge public opinion of wildlife policy on Cape Cod using SPSS and recommended final policy alternative from data analysis and research. As part of my work, I tracked relevant state and federal legislation, wrote summaries of academic research and best practices, and developed literature reviews, issue briefs, and policy memos.

Citizens Climate Lobby

Freelance Researcher / July, 2020 — July, 2021

I provided CCL members research on climate policy in Massachusetts and surrounding states in the form of policy memos and issue briefs to help the organization draft their policy agenda and legislative priorities. I also conducted weekly scans of news sources and outlets to gauge the extent to which the public was exposed to misinformation surrounding global warming and climate change and developed public education materials to combat climate skepticism.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Political Science
Other Research Expertise (11)
Political Economy
Higher Education
Climate Change
Social Policy
Governance
And 6 more
About
Vanessa Bramante is a highly motivated individual with a passion for public policy and strategy development to advance economic and educational opportunities for underserved and marginalized communities. She holds a Master of Arts in Global Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Philosophy from Salem State University. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in critical thinking, research, and analysis. In her professional career, Vanessa has gained experience in various research roles. She works as a Research Associate at Root Policy Research, where she conducts policy research and data analysis on issues such as education, housing, and immigration. She also served as a Research Assistant at Salem State University, where she led data collection, analysis, and manuscript development for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's project on wildlife policy on Cape Cod. Additionally, Vanessa has worked as a Freelance Researcher for the Citizens Climate Lobby where she conducted research on climate change policies and their impact on communities. She has also been an active community organizer and advocate for the Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts, advocating for affordable and accessible education. Vanessa's combination of education and experience has equipped her with a strong understanding of public policy and the ability to conduct thorough research and analysis. She is dedicated to using her skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the world.

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Dr. Jermaine McCalpin

17 Years Experience
Chair, African and African American Studies at New Jersey City University
Education

Ph.D., Political Science / May, 2006

Providence , Rhode Island, United States of America

Brown University

M.A., Political Science / May, 2002

Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America

University of the West Indies

M.Sc, Government / January, 2002

Kingston
Experience

University of the West Indies

Lecturer / July, 2007 — December, 2016

Brown University

Adjunct Professor / September, 2006 — June, 2007

New Jersey City University

Chair, African and African American Studies / January, 2017 — Present

Research Expertise (7)
Truth Commissions
Reparations
Genocides
Law
Political Science and International Relations
And 2 more
About
I am an academic thought leader, author, internationally recognized expert and consultant on transitional justice, genocides, reparations, and truth commissions. I have travelled to Ghana, South Africa, Cambodia, and Armenia and across the US and Canada presenting on the Armenian genocide, reparations for slavery and Native American genocides. I have written several articles, book chapters and co-edited volumes on truth commissions, restorative justice, genocides and reparations. I have also authored two books in grief and loss. I am currently Associate Professor and Chair of the African and African American Studies Program at New Jersey City University. I was previously Associate Director of the Centre for Caribbean Thought and Lecturer of Transitional Justice in the Department of Government, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona (2007-2016). I attended the distinguished Calabar High School ( Jamaica) from 1989 -1996. I received his B.Sc. in Political Science and International Relations (First Class Honours) in 1999 and M.Sc. (2002) from The University of the West Indies, Mona. I was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Graduate Fellowship between 2000-2002. I later earned his M.A. (2002) and Ph.D. in Political Science in 2006 from Brown University. For stellar contributions to academia, in 2021 I was awarded The UWI Pelican Award, the highest accolade commended by the UWI Alumni Association to a fellow alumni for global distinction in his field of expertise. In December 2021 I awarded the Distinguished Educator Award by the Union of Jamaican Alumni Association USA for stellar contributions to the field of education in the diaspora. I have a passion for education, social justice, and mentoring. And I help to mold the lives of many young men at Calabar, UWI and across Jamaica. I serve as Academic Affairs Coordinator for the Calabar Old Boys’ Association in Jamaica and the Director of Academic Enrichment for the Calabar Alumni NY Chapter. I am 2nd Vice President of the Community Education Council of District 29 in New York City. I am Chairman of the Each One Reach One Foundation. I am a frequent contributor to current affairs programmes in Jamaica, the UK, Canada, Armenia, and the United States

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Jonathan Rosa

Associate Professor at Stanford University
Education

University of Chicago

PhD, Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology / 2010

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

University of Chicago

MA, Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology / 2006

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Swarthmore College

BA, Linguistics and Educational Studies / 2003

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Experience

Stanford University

Associate Professor

Research Expertise (9)
Linguistic Anthropology
Education
Linguistics and Language
Sociology and Political Science
Language and Linguistics
And 4 more
About
Jonathan Rosa is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, as well as a faculty affiliate in Anthropology and the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. He studies multilingualism, language ideology, and curriculum, with an emphasis on language education and structural inequality in global contexts. Dr. Rosa received his PhD in Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology from the University of Chicago in 2010, his MA in Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology, also from the University of Chicago in 2006, and his BA in Linguistics and Educational Studies from Swarthmore College in 2003.

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Nathan J. Cook

3 Years Experience
Indiana University Indianapolis
Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Ph.D., Environmental Policy / December, 2018

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

University of Colorado Boulder

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Behavioral Science / December, 2020

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Experience

Indiana University Indianapolis

Assistant Professor / January, 2021 — Present

Faculty in the area of environmental policy and sustainability.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
political science
Other Research Expertise (16)
public policy
environmental governance
international development
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
And 11 more
About
Nathan J. Cook is an environmental policy expert with a background in behavioral science. Dr. Cook's research focuses on the intersection of environment, society, and economy, with a particular emphasis on sustainability policy. He is especially interested in analyzing policies related to climate, natural resources, and conservation from the perspective of economic and social sustainability. He uses a variety of methods and data sources, including behavioral experiments, large-scale surveys, and data science techniques. Dr. Cook received his Ph.D. in Political Science with a focus on environmental policy from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2018, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Science in 2020, also at the University of Colorado Boulder. After completing his education, Dr. Cook joined the faculty at Indiana University Indianapolis as an Assistant Professor in the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, a highly ranked public affairs school. To date, Dr. Cook's projects have received over $1.3 million in support from the National Science Foundation, including a [project](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2242507&HistoricalAwards=false) that is currently in force. He has published articles in top-ranked journals in the area of environment and sustainability. Among others, these journals include: [Nature Climate Change](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-019-0438-4) \- ranked by Clarivate as \#1 in Environmental Studies [Nature Sustainability](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-018-0034-z) \- ranked by Clarivate as \#2 in Environmental Studies [Ecological Economics](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0921800924000119?dgcid=author) \- ranked by Clarivate in the top quartiles in both Economics and Ecology [World Development](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305750X16305599) \- ranked by Clarivate as \#4 in Development Studies\, and in the top quartile in Economics [Environmental Science & Policy](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1462901122003471?via%3Dihub) \- ranked by Clarivate in the top quartile in Environmental Sciences Dr. Cook is also actively involved in community engagement that translates research into action, working with local organizations and government agencies in South Asia, East Africa, and Latin America to co-produce research that is actionable for practitioners working to make a difference.

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Tensie Whelan

23 Years Experience
Director, Center for Sustainable Business - NYU Stern School of Business
Education

Harvard University

OPM, Business School

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

American University

MA International Communication, School of International Service

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

New York University

BA Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

New York University Stern School of Business

Director, Clinical Professor / November, 2015 — Present

Rainforest Alliance

President / 2000 — 2015

Research Expertise (20)
sustainability
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Pollution
And 15 more
About
Tensie Whelan is the Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she is bringing her 25 years of experience working on local, national and international sustainability issues to engage businesses in proactive and innovative mainstreaming of sustainability. Tensie has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics and was a Citi Fellow in Leadership and Ethics at NYU Stern. Her research interests include ESG investing and sustainable business.

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Anna Jobin

11 Years Experience
Researcher at Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society
Education

Université de Lausanne

Doctor of Social Sciences, Faculté des sciences sociales et politiques

Lausanne

Tufts University

Visiting Research Scholar, Science, Technology, and Society Program (STS)

Medford, Massachusetts, United States of America

Cornell University

International Visitor, Department of Science & Technology Studies (ST&S)

Ithaca, New York, United States of America
Experience

Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft GmbH

2021 — Present

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH)

Researcher / 2018 — 2020

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Scientific Assistant / 2013 — 2016

Research intern / 2012 — 2013

Research Expertise (21)
sciene & technology
digital ethics
artificial intelligence
Computer Networks and Communications
Hardware and Architecture
And 16 more
About
Anne Jobin is a Swiss sociologist and researcher who specializes in the areas of science, technology, and society (STS). She holds a Doctor of Social Sciences from Université de Lausanne, and has been a visiting research scholar at Tufts University and Cornell University. She is currently a researcher at the (ETH) and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.

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Example Political Science projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Political Science?

Government Relations Strategy

A Political Science expert can help companies develop effective government relations strategies. They can analyze political dynamics, identify key stakeholders, and provide guidance on building relationships with policymakers. By understanding the political landscape, companies can navigate regulatory challenges, advocate for favorable policies, and mitigate risks.

Political Risk Assessment

Political Science experts can assess political risks for companies operating in different countries. They can analyze political stability, policy changes, and social unrest to identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. By understanding the political environment, companies can make informed decisions about investments, expansions, and market entry.

Public Opinion Research

Political Science experts can conduct public opinion research to help companies understand consumer sentiment and preferences. They can design surveys, analyze data, and provide insights on public attitudes towards products, brands, and policies. By understanding public opinion, companies can tailor their marketing strategies, improve brand perception, and enhance customer engagement.

Policy Analysis

Political Science experts can analyze government policies and their impact on businesses. They can assess the implications of regulatory changes, evaluate policy effectiveness, and provide recommendations for policy advocacy. By understanding policy dynamics, companies can adapt their strategies, comply with regulations, and influence policy outcomes.

International Relations Consulting

Political Science experts can provide consulting services on international relations and diplomacy. They can offer insights on geopolitical trends, cross-border collaborations, and global market opportunities. By understanding international dynamics, companies can expand their operations, forge strategic partnerships, and navigate cultural and political differences.