SECTION 1: FEDERALISM & INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Formed: 1983 / Dues: $25.00 for students and $25.00 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to plan, develop, and implement professional activities for association members with interests in federalism, intergovernmental relations and state and local government.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section1

Chair: Andrew Karch, University of Minnesota

Secretary: Michael Hail, Morehead State University

Treasurer: Michael Hail, Morehead State University

Editor: Publius: The Journal of Federalism: John Dinan, Wake Forest University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: David Konisky, Indiana University/SPEA, and Neal Woods, University of South Carolina

Executive Council: Jeremy Hall, University of Central Florida; Charles Hankla, Georgia State University; Paul Manna, College of William and Mary; Duane Milne, West Chester University; David Robertson, University of Missouri at St. Louis; Saundra Schneider, Michigan State University; Jennifer Wolak, University of Colorado, Boulder

Martha Derthick Best Book Award

Conferred for the best book on federalism and intergovernmental relations published at least 10 years ago that has made a lasting contribution to the study of federalism and intergovernmental relations.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Deil S. Wright Best Paper Award

Conferred for the best paper in the field of federalism and intergovernmental relations presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Daniel Elazar Distinguished Scholar Award

Recognizes distinguished scholarly contributions to the study of federalism and intergovernmental relations.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

John Kincaid Award

Award for the best article published in Publius: The Journal of Federalism

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

SECTION 2: LAW AND COURTS

Formed: 1983 / Dues: $25 for student members and $30 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to promote interest in teaching and research in the areas of law and the judicial process.

Website: www.lawcourts.org

Chair: Timothy R. Johnson, University of Minnesota

Chair-Elect: Isaac Unah, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Secretary: Rachel Cichowski, University of Washington

Treasurer: Sara Benesh, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Editor: Journal of Law and Courts: David E. Klein, University of Virginia Editor: Law and Politics Book Review: Jennifer Bowie, University of Richmond Editor: Law and Courts Newsletter: Todd Collins, Western Carolina University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Patrick Wohlfarth, University of Maryland, College Park

Executive Council: Jeb Barnes, University of Southern California; Brandon Bartels, George Washington University; Bethany Blackstone, North Texas University; Rebecca Hamlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Mark Hurwitz, Western Michigan University

Nominating Committee: Ryan Black, Chair, Michigan State University; Christine Nemacheck, College of William & Mary; Jeffrey Yates, SUNY, Binghamton University; Valerie Hoekstra, Arizona State University; Paul Collins, Jr., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Best Conference Paper Award

This award is given annually for the best paper on law and courts presented at the previous year’s Annual Meetings of the American, international, or regional political science associations. Single- and co-authored papers, written by political scientists, are eligible. Papers may be nominated by any member of the section.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Amy Steigerwalt, Chair, Georgia State University; Patrick Schmidt, Macalester College; Teena Wilhelm, University of Georgia; Michael Nelson, Pennsylvania State University; Rebecca Gill, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Best Graduate Student Paper Award

This award is given annually for the best paper in the field of law and courts written by a graduate student. To be eligible, the nominated paper must have been written by a full-time graduate student. Both single- and co-authored papers are eligible. In the case of co-authored papers, each author must have been a full-time graduate student at the time the paper was written. Submitted papers may have been written for any purpose (including papers written for seminar, scholarly meetings, and for potential publication in academic journals). This is not; however, a dissertation or thesis prize. Papers may be nominated by faculty members or by the students themselves. The papers must have been written during the twelve months previous to the nomination deadline.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Pam Corley, Chair, Southern Methodist University; Joseph Ura, Texas A&M University; Laura Moyer, University of Louisville; Maron Sorenson, Bowdoin College; Eric Kasper, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Best Journal Article Award

Given annually to the best journal article in the field of law and courts written by a political scientist and published during the previous calendar year (2016). Articles published in all refereed journals and in law reviews are eligible, but book reviews, review essays, and chapters published in edited volumes are not eligible. Journal editors and members of the section may nominate articles. Nominations should be submitted by March 1, 2017. Papers should be sent (as a PDF, electronically) to the chair and member of the selection committee.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Christina Boyd, Chair, University of Georgia; Rachael Hinkle, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Thomas Hansford, University of California, Merced; Scott Comparato, Southern Illinois University; Matt Hitt, Colorado State University

C. Herman Pritchett Award for Best Book

Given annually for the best book on law and courts published in the previous year (2016). Please note that case books and edited books are not eligible for consideration. Books may be nominated by publishers or by members of the section. To be considered for this year’s competition, a nomination letter and copy of the book must be submitted by March 1, 2017, to the chair and to each member of the selection committee.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Susan Haire, Chair, University of Georgia; Alyx Mark, North Central College; Paul Nolette, Marquette University; Bethany Blackstone, University of North Texas; Rachel Schutte, Michigan State University

Lifetime Achievement Award

Given for a lifetime of significant scholarship, teaching and service to the law and courts field. Nominees must be political scientists who are at least 65 years of age or who have been active in the field for at least 25 years. Nominations from previous competitions will be carried forward to the current year’s competition. The committee will retain nominations for 3 years, but you are invited to re-nominate an individual and renew the materials in the file during each cycle. Nominations may be made by any member of the Section and should consist of a statement outlining the contributions of the nominee and, if possible, a copy of the nominee’s vitae. Nominations should be submitted to the chair of the selection committee.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Jennifer Diascro, Chair, University of California, Washington DC; Ryan Owens, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Virginia Hettinger, University of Connecticut; Justin Wedeking, University of Kentucky; Kevin McGuire, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Lasting Contribution Award

Awarded annually to a book or journal article, 10 years old or older, that has made a lasting impression on the field of law and courts. Only books and articles written by political scientists are eligible: single-authored works produced by winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award are not eligible. Any member of the section may submit a nomination. The nomination should include a statement outlining the nature of the contribution of the nominated work. To be considered for this year’s competition, a nomination letter and copy of the book or article must be submitted by March 1, 2017, to the chair and members of the selection committee.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Eve Ringsmuth, Chair, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Bowie, University of Richmond; Kevin Quinn, University of California, Berkeley; Susanne Schorpp, Georgia State University; Mark Richards, Grand Valley State University

Law and Courts Service Award

Given annually to recognize service to the Law and Courts Section in the literal sense, as in service on committees and in leadership positions, as well as service within the Section, as in the service to the profession within the field of law and courts in the form of archiving data, promoting infrastructure, representing the profession in the media, etc.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Wendy Martinek, Chair, SUNY, Binghamton University; Gbemende Johnson, Hamilton College; Mike Zilis, University of Kentucky; Alicia Uribe, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matt Hall, University of Notre Dame

Teaching and Mentoring Award

Given annually to recognize innovative teaching and instructional methods and materials in law and courts. Examples of innovations that might be recognized by this award include (but are not limited to) outstanding textbooks, websites, classroom exercises, syllabi, or other devices designed to enhance the transmission of knowledge about law and courts to undergraduate or graduate students. Any member of the section may make a nomination for the Teaching and Mentoring Award by submitting a statement identifying the nominee and outlining the nature of their innovation and the contribution it makes to achieving the purposes of the award (e-mail attachments, in the form of PDF files, are acceptable). The Teaching and Mentoring Award is supported by the generous contribution from the Division for Public Education of the American Bar Association.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Kirk Randazzo, Chair, University of South Carolina; Quinn Mulroy, Northwestern University; Joseph Smith, University of Alabama; Rachel Caufield, Drake University; Rachel Ellett, Beloit College

SECTION 3: LEGISLATIVE STUDIES

Formed: 1983 / Dues: $33 for professional members for both hard copy and electronic access to LSQ; $23 for professional members with electronic-only access only to LSQ; $3 for student members, electronic-only access to LSQ.

The purpose of this section is to provide members with an interest in legislative processes, behavior, and representation opportunities to meet and exchange ideas.

Website: www.legislativestudies.org

Chair: Peverill Squire, University of Missouri-Columbia Secretary: James Curry, University of Utah

Treasurer: James Curry, University of Utah

Editor: Legislative Studies Quarterly: Brian Crisp, Washington University in St. Louis

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: José Antonio Cheibub, Texas A&M University and Alan Wiseman, Vanderbilt University

Executive Council: Royce Carroll, Rice University; Cherie Maestas, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Michele Swers, Georgetown University; Michelle Taylor-Robinson, Texas A&M University

Alan Rosenthal Prize

In the spirit of Alan Rosenthal’s work, this prize is dedicated to encouraging young scholars to study questions that are of importance to legislators and legislative staff and to conduct research that has the potential application to strengthening the practice of representative democracy. Topics may be national or subnational in focus and may apply to any country. Preference will be given to comparative legislative research among legislatures in the same country or across countries. The prize is funded by the Trust for Representative Democracy of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the State Legislative Leaders Foundation. The book must be published in the previous calendar year and authored by scholars below the rank of associate professor or legislative practitioners and equivalent career stage. In the case of books or articles by multiple authors, the work is eligible for the award if at least one author is below the rank of associate professor. Nominations for the prize may be made by anyone, including authors, publishers, departments, or practitioners. Please send cover letter and copy of work to each member of the prize committee.

Nominations Due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: James Curry, Chair, University of Utah; James Battista, SUNY, University at Buffalo; Eleanor Powell, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Carl Albert Dissertation Award

The Carl Albert Dissertation Award is given annually for the best dissertation in legislative studies. Topics may be national or subnational in focus-on Congress, parliaments, state legislatures, or other representative bodies. The prize is funded by the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to the cash prize associated with the award, winners are typically invited to guest lecture on the OU campus with travel expenses paid by the Carl Albert Center. The deadline for submission is March 1. Dissertations must have a copyright date of one or two years previous to the year in which the award is presented. Terms for submitting dissertation: (1) one copy sent to each member of the committee; (2) no more than one submission per PhD-granting department; (3) letter from the department indicating the selection; and (4) a letter from the dissertation chair, or other appropriate committee member, describing the significance of the work.

Nominations Due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Molly Reynolds, Chair, Brookings Institution; Tiffany Barnes, University of Kentucky; Jonathan Winburn, University of Mississippi

CQ Press Award

For the best paper on legislative studies presented at the previous year’s (2016) APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations Due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Boris Shor, Chair, University of Houston; David Hopkins, Boston College; Elizabeth Oldmixon, University of North Texas

Jewell-Loewenberg Paper Award

The Jewell-Loewenberg Paper Award for the best article in Legislative Studies Quarterly in the previous year. All articles published in LSQ in the previous year (2016) are under consideration.

Nominations Due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Anand Sokhey, Chair, University of Colorado at Boulder; Eric Magar, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México; Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Purdue University

Richard F. Fenno Prize

In the tradition of Richard F. Fenno’s work, this prize is designed to honor work that is both theoretically and empirically strong. Moreover, this prize is dedicated to encouraging scholars to pursue new and different avenues of research in order to find answers to previously unexplored questions about the nature of politics. Nominations must have a 2016 copyright date, and a copy of the book must be sent to each member of the selection committee.

Nominations Due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Sven-Oliver Proksch, Chair, McGill University; Charles Finocchiaro, University of South Carolina; Nancy Martorano Miller, University of Dayton

SECTION 4: PUBLIC POLICY

Formed: 1983 / Dues: $15 for students and professional members

The Organized Section on Public Policy is committed to producing rigorous empirical and theoretical knowledge of the processes and products of governing and the application of that knowledge to critical policy issues.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section4

Chair: Hahrie Han, University of California, Santa Barbara

Chair Elect: Eric Patashnik, Brown University Secretary: Laura Evans, University of Washington

Treasurer: Laura Evans, University of Washington

Editor: Policy Studies Journal: Edella Schlager, University of Arizona

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Eric Patashnik, Brown University

Executive Council: Jennifer Clark, University of Houston; Peter Dreier, Occidental College; Kristin Goss, Duke University; Christopher Howard, College of William & Mary; Alan Jacobs, University of British Columbia; Karen Jusko, Stanford University; Anne Khademian, Virginia Tech; Joe Soss, University of Minnesota; Dara Strolovitch, Princeton University; Rick Valelly, Swarthmore College; Kenneth Wong, Brown University

Aaron Wildavsky Enduring Contribution Award

The Aaron Wildavsky Enduring Contribution Award is given for the best book or article published in the general area of public policy during the past twenty (20) plus years. The book or article should have had a major impact on the field. This award carries a prize of $500.

Nominations deadline: March 15, 2017

Award Committee: Kristin Goss, Chair, Duke University; Philippe Zittoun, University of Lyon; Mark Peterson, University of California, Los Angeles

Best Comparative Policy Paper Award

Recognizes a paper presented at the APSA Annual Meeting which is of particular distinction in the area of comparative public policy. It is granted in collaboration with and sponsored by the International Comparative Policy Analysis Forum and the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis. Following nomination or self-nomination the paper is reviewed by a joint APSA/JCPA adjudication committee. The winning author(s) are awarded the JCPA Best Comparative Paper Award. This award carries a prize of $500. The author is invited to submit the paper for publication considering in the JCPA.

Nominations deadline: March 15, 2017

Award Committee: Julia Lynch, Chair, University of Pennsylvania; Karen Jusko, Stanford University; Jose Luis Mendez, El Colegio de Mexico

Best Poster on Public Policy Award

Given for the best paper or poster presented at the poster session at the previous APSA Annual Meeting. This award carries a prize of $500.

Nominations deadline: September 15, 2016

Award Committee: Alice Sardell, Chair, CUNY Queen’s College; Miriam Laugesen, Columbia University; Juliet Gainsborough, Bentley University; Cynthia Kaplan, University of California, Santa Barbara

Best Paper on Public Policy Award

Recognizes the best paper on Public Policy given at the previous APSA Annual Meeting. This award carries a $500 prize. Please send a copy of the paper to the committee chair.

Nominations due: March 15, 2017

Award Committee: Patricia Strach, Chair, SUNY Albany; Domingo Morel, Rutgers University; Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, Columbia University

Excellence in Mentoring Award

The Excellence in Mentoring Award has been established to recognize sustained efforts by a senior scholar to encourage and facilitate the career of emerging political scientists in the field of public policy. This award carries a prize of $500.

Nominations due: March 15, 2017

Award Committee: Don Moynihan, Chair, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Christopher Howard, College of William & Mary; Carolyn Barnes, Duke University

Harold D. Lasswell Award

The Harold D. Lasswell prize is awarded annually by the American Political Science Association for the best dissertation in the field of public policy. It is co-sponsored by the Policy Studies Association and the APSA Public Policy Section. This award carries a $1,000 prize.

Nomination Instructions: Departments are requested to submit a letter of nomination and a copy of the dissertation to each award committee member, and a letter of nomination only to the APSA office by deadline date. Copies of the dissertation are not to be submitted to the APSA office.

Nominations due: January 15, 2017

Theodore J. Lowi Policy Studies Journal Best Article

The Theodore J. Lowi Policy Studies Journal Best Article Award is given to recognize an article of particular distinction published at any time in Policy Studies Journal. This award carries a prize of $500. Please send a copy of the paper to the committee chair.

Nominations due: March 15, 2017

Award Committee: Steven Teles, Chair, Johns Hopkins University; Kathryn Webb-Farley, Appalachian State University; Anthony Bertelli, New York University

SECTION 5: POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTIES

Formed: 1983 / Dues: $24 for students and $29 for all other members

The Organized Section on Political Organizations and Parties works to further scholarship on American political parties, comparative political parties, and interest groups. We do this in a number of different ways. Through our meetings, workshops, newsletter, and website, we provide a means of interaction and communication for like-minded scholars. At our annual workshop at the American Political Science Association conference we work to train scholars in the use of various methods or databases, or to promote new research in a particular area. Our participation through the sections mechanism of the American Political Science Association allows us to be a voice for our member’s interests within APSA. We also organize the panels in our subfields for the annual APSA conference. Finally we recognize excellence in scholarship with our awards for best book, best article, best APSA paper, career achievement, and emerging scholar. We are governed by the volunteer efforts of our officers and board. Were eager to reach out in new directions so let us hear your ideas!

Website: www.community.apsanet.org/pop/home

Chair: Amy McKay, University of Exeter

Secretary: Hans Noel, Georgetown University

Treasurer: Bruce Larson, Gettysburg College

Newsletter Editor: VOX/POP: John C. Green, University of Akron

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Diana Dwyre, California State University, Chico and Beth Leech, Rutgers University

Executive Council: Lee Ann Banaszak, Pennsylvania State University; Anika Gauja, University of Sydney; Jane Green, University of Manchester; Eric Heberlig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Christine Mahoney, University of Virginia; Katie Marchetti, Dickinson College; Seth Masket, University of Denver; Christina Wolbrecht, University of Notre Dame

Emerging Scholars Award

Given to a scholar who has received his or her PhD within the last five years and whose career to date demonstrates unusual promise.

Jack Walker Award

Recognizes an article published in the last two calendar years that makes an outstanding contribution to research and scholarship on political organizations and parties.

Leon Epstein Outstanding Book Award

Recognizes a book published in the last two calendar years that made an outstanding contribution to research and scholarship on political organizations and parties.

POP/Party Politics Award

Recognizes the best paper delivered on a Political Organizations and Parties-sponsored panel at the preceding APSA annual meeting.

Samuel Eldersveld Career Achievement Award

Recognizes a scholar whose lifetime professional work has made an outstanding contribution to the field.

SECTION 6: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Formed: 1983 / Dues: $8 for students and professional members

The purpose of this section is to provide an arena in which individuals interested in public administration may exchange ideas, enhance their professional development, and act to ensure that activities of the APSA encompass their interests.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/apsapublicadmin

Chair: Vicky Wilkins, American University

Chair-Elect: Manuel P. Teodoro, Texas A&M University

Treasurer: Gene Brewer, University of Georgia

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Kelly LeRoux, University of Illinois at Chicago

Executive Council: Julie Dolan, Macalester College; Sergio Fernandez, Indiana University; Daniel Hawes, Kent State University; Karen Mossberger, Arizona State University; Ling Zhu, University of Houston

Herbert Kaufman Award

Presented to best paper on a panel sponsored (or co-sponsored) by the Public Administration Organized Section at the 2016 APSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The section will follow APSA’s guidance on what constitutes a presented paper—papers that were uploaded to the APSA 2016 conference paper site, hosted by SSRN, or posted/presented in a virtual or alternative form (see PA Division Panels in the 2016 online program for links to such alternative presentations) are eligible for the Kaufman award.

Nominations due: TBD

Award Committee: Asmus Leth Olsen, University of Copenhagen; Anthony Bertelli, New York University; Christine Roch, Georgia State University

Herbert A. Simon Book Award

This award is given for significant contributions to public administration scholarship. Books with publication dates of 2011, 2012, and 2013 are eligible for the 2017 award. The book’s orientation may be qualitative, quantitative, empirical, interpretive, ethnographic, historical, archival, normative, or theoretical. However, textbooks, revised editions of previously published books, and edited volumes are not eligible.

Nominations should include a justification for the nomination and our copies of the book. Individuals: Contact the publisher and ask to have a copy of the nominated book sent to each of the committee members. Publishers: Send a copy of the nominated book to each of the committee members.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Volcker Junior Scholar Research Grant

Invites applications and research proposals from junior scholars researching public administration issues affecting governance in the United States and abroad. Proposals will be judged on their potential to shed new light on important public administration questions, their scholarly and methodological rigor, and their promise for advancing practice and theory development. Individual grants are not renewable.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 7: CONFLICT PROCESSES

Formed: 1984 / Dues: $8 for students and $15 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to be a forum for the study of any and all forms of political conflict both within and between nation-states.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section7

Chair: Michaela Mattes, University of California, Berkeley

Treasurer: Alex Braithwaite, University of Arizona, Tucson

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Govinda Clayton, University of Kent and Molly Melin, Loyola University Chicago

Executive Council: Kathleen Gallagher Cunningham, University of Maryland, College Park; Paul Poast, University of Chicago; Krista Wiegand, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Scott Wolford, University of Texas at Austin

Best Paper Award

This award is given annually for the best paper written by one or more untenured faculty (graduate students, post-docs, or faculty) and presented as part of a conflict processes sponsored panel or poster session at the previous annual meeting. Papers are eligible only if all authors are untenured at the time the paper is presented. Nominations must be made by a member of the Conflict Processes section; self-nominations are encouraged.

Nominations due: October 15, 2016

Award Committee: Kathleen Gallagher Cunningham, Chair, University of Maryland, College Park; Shuhei Kurizaki, Waseda University; Nils Metternich, University College London

Best Book Award

Given every two years for the book making the most outstanding contributions to the study of any and all forms of political conflict, either within or between nation-states, published in the two calendar years prior to the year in which the award is given. Edited volumes and textbooks are not eligible for the award. Nominations must be made be a member of the Conflict Processes Organized Section; self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations should be submitted to the committee chair, and a copy of the book should be sent to each member of the award committee.

Nominations due: March 15, 2018

Award Committee: Scott Straus, Chair, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sarah Croco, University of Maryland, College Park; Scott Wolford, University of Texas at Austin

J. David Singer Data Innovation Award

The J. David Singer Data Innovation Award is given for the best data contribution to the study of any and all forms of political conflict, either within or between nation-states. Nominations must be made by a member of the Conflict Processes section; self-nominations are encouraged.

Nominations due: March 15, 2017

Award Committee: Kristian Skrede Gleditsch, Chair, University of Essex; Alex Braithwaite, University of Arizona; Patricia Sullivan, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award is given every other year in recognition of scholarly contributions that have fundamentally improved the study of conflict processes.

Nominations due: March 15, 2017

Award Committee: Benjamin Fordham, Chair, Binghamton University; Resat Bayer, Koç University; Alyssa Prorok, University of Iowa

SECTION 8: REPRESENTATION AND ELECTORAL SYSTEMS

Formed: 1984 / Dues: $5 for students and $13 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to promote teaching and research in the areas of representation and electoral systems, and to encourage communication among persons interested in these fields within the Association and with related disciplines.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section8

Chair: Lawrence Ezrow, University of Essex

Secretary: Erik Herron, West Virginia University

Treasurer: Erik Herron, West Virginia University

Editors: Representation: Andrew Russell, University of Manchester; Stephen de Wijze, University of Manchester

Editors: Representation and Electoral Systems Newsletter: Miki Caul Kitilson, Arizona State University; Jean-Benoit, Pilet, University of Brussels; Heather Stoll, Univrsity of California, Santa Barbara

Newsletter Editor: Representation and Electoral Systems Newsletter: Jean-Benoit Pilet, Universite Libre de Bruxelles; Heather Stoll, University of California, Santa Barbara; Miki Kittilson, Arizona State University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: To be determined

Executive Council: Felipe Botero, Universidad de los Andes; Karen Bird, McMaster University; Sona Golder, Pennsylvania State University; Bridgett King, Auburn University; Zeynep Somer-Gopcu, University of Texas at Austin; Heather Stoll, University of California, Santa Barbara

George H. Hallett Award

Presented annually to the author of a book published at least ten years ago that has made a lasting contribution to the literature on representation and electoral systems.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Lawrence Longley Award

Given for the best article published in the previous year.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Leon Weaver Award

Given for the best paper presented at the previous year’s annual meeting at a panel sponsored by the Representation and Electoral Systems Division.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 9: PRESIDENTS AND EXECUTIVE POLITICS

Formed: 1985 / Dues: $0 for students and $10 for professional members

Presidents and Executive Politics (PEP) of APSA is the premier association of scholars devoted to the study of the presidency and executives (formerly known as the Presidency Research Group). To that end, it welcomes diverse theoretical perspectives, analytical techniques, and data sources as they contribute to the advancement of scholarship and teaching. It also invites the contributions and perspectives of other disciplines. PEP values the establishment and enhancement of non-partisan links between scholarship, the real world of presidential and executive politics, and public policy.

Website: www.community.apsanet.org/pep/Home/

Chair: Andrew Rudalevige, Bowdoin College

Vice Chair: George Krause, University of Pittsburgh

Chair-Elect: George Krause, University of Pittsburgh

Secretary: Diane Heith, St. John’s University

Treasurer: Diane Heith, St. John’s University

Editors: PEP Report: Ian Ostrander, Texas Tech University; Anne Pluta, Rowan University

Executive Council: Julia Azari, Marquette University; Matthew N. Beckman, University of California, Irvine; Brandice Canes-Wrone, Princeton University; Victoria Farrar-Myers, University of Texas at Arlington; Dan Gillion, University of Pennsylvania; Lilly Goren, Carroll University; William Howell, University of Chicago; Karen Hult, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; Magna Inácio, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Scott Mainwairing, Harvard University; Yu Ouyang, Purdue University Northwest; Rachel Potter, University of Virginia; Jon Rogowski, Harvard University; Sharece Thrower, Vanderbilt University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Douglas Kriner, Boston University

George C. Edwards III, Dissertation Award

Given annually for the best dissertation in presidency research completed and accepted during the previous two calendar years. The recipient will receive a $250 award.

Nominations due: To be determined

Best Undergraduate Paper Award

Recognizes the best undergraduate paper completed in the previous two academic years. One copy of each essay should be sent directly to each committee member of the committee.

Nominations due: To be determined

Founders Best Graduate Student Paper Award

Given for the best paper on executive politics presented by a graduate student at either the preceding years APSA Annual Meeting or at any of the regional meetings in the two years preceding the APSA Annual Meeting. One copy of each essay should be sent directly to each member of the committee.

Nominations due: To be determined

Founders Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper on executive politics authored by a PhD-holding scholar presented at the previous year’s annual meeting in honor to Martha Joynt Kumar. One copy of each essay should be sent directly to each committee member.

Nominations due: To be determined

Richard E. Neustadt Best Reference Book Award

The Neustadt Committee will also consider nominations when submitted for a separate, typically less frequent, Richard E. Neustadt Award for the Best Reference Work on the Presidency and Executive Politics published in the previous calendar year. Recognizes the best reference book on executive politics published during the past four years. One copy of each book should be sent directly to each member of the committee.

Nominations due: To be determined

Richard E. Neustadt Best Book Award

Given for the best book on executive politics published during the year. One copy of each book should be sent directly to each member of the committee.

Nominations due: To be determined

The Legacy Award

The Legacy Award is given to a living author for a book, essay, or article, published at least 10 years prior to the award year that has made a continuing contribution to the intellectual development of the fields of presidency and executive politics.

Nominations due: To be determined

SECTION 10: POLITICAL METHODOLOGY

Formed: 1986 / Dues: $29 for students and $44 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to provide members having interests in methodology, including research design, measurement, and statistics, opportunities to meet and exchange ideas.

Website: www.polmeth.edu

Chair: Jeffrey B. Lewis, University of California, Los Angeles

Chair-Elect: Kosuke Imai, Princeton University

Vice Chair: Kosuke Imai, Princeton University

Treasurer: Luke Keele, Georgetown University

Editor: Political Analysis: Jonathan Katz, California Institute of Technology and R. Michael Alvarez, California Institute of Technology Editor: The Political Methodologist: Justin Esarey, Rice University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Jowei Chen, University of Michigan

Executive Council: Lonna Atkeson, Member at Large, University of New Mexico

Career Achievement Award

Honors an outstanding career of intellectual accomplishment and service to the profession in the political methodology field.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Robert Franzese, University of Michigan; Lonna Atkeson, University of New Mexico; Kosuke Imai, Princeton University; Simon Jackman, University of Sydney; Wendy Tam Cho, University Illinois-Urbana Champaign

Emerging Scholar Award

Honors a young researcher, within ten years of their degree, who is making notable contributions to the field of political methodology.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Curtis Signorino, University of Rochester; Walter Mebane, University of Michigan; Lonna Atkeson, University of New Mexico; Jeff Gill, Washington University in St. Louis

Harold F. Gosnell Prize

Recognizes the best work of political methodology presented at a political science conference in the previous year.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Michael Peress, Stony Brook University; Suzanna Linn, Pennsylvania State University; Brandon Stewart, Princeton University

John T. Williams Dissertation Prize

Recognizes the best dissertation proposal in the area of political methodology. Proposals using quantitative or qualitative methods are welcomed. Proposals should follow National Science Foundation format guidelines.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Justin Grimmer, Stanford University; Matt Blackwell, Harvard University; Teppei Yamamoto, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Society for Political Methodology Poster Award

Recognizes the best political methodology poster given at any political science conference in the preceding year.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Neal Beck, New York University; Sara Mitchell, University of Iowa; Ines Levin, University of California, Irvine; Jeff Gill, Washington University in St. Louis

Statistical Software Award

Recognizes statistical software that has made a significant contribution to the advancement of political analysis.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Justin Esarey, Rice University; Jamie Monogan, University of Georgia; Arthur Spirling, New York University

Warren Miller Article Award

Given for the best article in Political Analysis.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Devin Caughey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; R. Michael Alvarez, California Institute of Technology; Sunshine Hillygus, Duke University; Patrick Brandt, University of Texas, Dallas

Political Analysis Outstanding Reviewer Award

Recognizes individuals who have provided exemplary assistance to Political Analysis during the previous year. Outstanding Reviewers are those who provide excellent, timely, and productive feedback for authors who have submitted manuscripts to Political Analysis. Outstanding Reviewers are also those who frequently review for the journal, and who provide the editors with productive advice about the submissions they review.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: R. Michael Alvarez, California Institute of Technology; Jonathan Katz, California Institute of Technology

Excellence in Mentoring Award

Honors members of the Society for Political Methodology who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to mentoring and advising graduate and/or undergraduate students particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Nominations due: May 3, 2017

Award Committee: Henry Brady, University of California, Berkeley; Philip Schrodt, Parus Analytics; Maya Sen, Harvard University

SECTION 11: RELIGION AND POLITICS

Formed: 1986 / Dues: $15.00 for students with print and online journal access; $5 for students with online-only journal access; $24 for all other members with print and online journal access; $14 for all other members for online-only journal access

The purpose of this section is to encourage the study of the interrelations between religion and politics, including the politics of religious pluralism; law, religion and governance; faith, practice and political behavior; and the politics of secularism, in the United States as well as in comparative, historical, and global perspective.

Website: www.apsa-section-religion-and-politics.org/home

Chair: Erin Wilson, University of Groningen

Treasurer: Matthew Scherer, George Mason University

Editors: Politics and Religion: Elizabeth Oldmixon, University of North Texas; Mehmet Gurses, Florida Atlantic University; and Nicholas Tampio, Fordham University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Amelie Barras, York University

Executive Council: Ryan Claassen, Kent State University; Kevin den Dulk, Calvin College; Laura Dudley Jenkins, University of Cincinnati; Tarek Masoud, Harvard University; Elizabeth Oldmixon, University of North Texas

Ted Jelen Best Politics and Religion Journal Article Prize

Given to the author(s) of the best article published in the section’s journal, Politics and Religion. Further details are forthcoming.

Nominations due: March 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Weber Best Paper Award

Recognizes the best paper dealing with religion and politics presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Hubert Morken Award

The Hubert Morken Award is given for the best publication dealing with religion and politics published during the last two years.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Kenneth D. Wald Best Graduate Student Paper Award

Given annually to a conference paper studying any aspect of religion and politics presented by a PhD student in political science. The conference can be affiliated with any of the US-based political science associations or a conference affiliated with another association, such as the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, the American Academy of Religion, the Middle East Studies Association, or the International Studies Association, as long as the paper was written by a student or students enrolled in a graduate program in political science. Papers written with faculty will not be considered. Papers presented at poster sessions are welcome.

Nominations due: March 2017

Award Committee: Jeremy Menchik, Boston University; Matthew J. Nelson, School of Oriental and African Studies, London; David Buckley, University of Louisville; Ted Jelen, University of Nevada

SECTION 13: URBAN AND LOCAL POLITICS

Formed: 1986 / Dues: $28 for professional members, print and online journal access; $18 for professional members, online-only journal access; $18 for student members, print and online journal access; $10 for student members, online-only journal access

The purpose of the Section is to promote interest in teaching and research in urban and local politics and policy. The Section seeks to encourage communication among individuals interested in Urban and Local Politics within the Association and within related disciplines.

Chair: Ronald Vogel, Ryerson University

Chair-Elect: Luis Fraga, University of Notre Dame

Secretary: Tim Weaver, SUNY, University at Albany

Treasurer: Tim Weaver, SUNY, University at Albany

Editors: Urban Affairs Review: Peter Burns, Loyola University, New Orleans; Jered Carr, University of Illinois, Chicago; Annette Steinacker, Loyola University, Chicago; Antonio Tavares, Universidade do Minho

2017 Annual Meeting Program Co-Chairs: Yue Zhang, University of Illinois, Chicago and Thomas Vicino, Northeastern University

Executive Council: Jered Carr, University of Illinois, Chicago; Stefanie Chambers, Trinity College-Hartford; Andra Gillespie, Emory University; Christina Greer, Fordham University; Ravi Perry, Virginia Commonwealth University; Vesla Weaver, Yale University; Ryan Enos, Harvard University; Annika Hinze, Fordham University; Alison Post, University of California, Berkeley; Tariq Thachil, Yale University; Chris Warshaw, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Juliet Musso, University of Southern California

Dennis Judd Best Book Award

Recognizes the best book on urban politics published in the previous year. Hard copies of nominated books should be sent to each committee member.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Best Dissertation Award

Given annually for the best dissertation on urban politics accepted in the previous year. The award comes with a $250 prize. Electronic or hard copies of dissertations completed and approved in 2016 should be sent to each committee member.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Byran Jackson Dissertation Research on Minority Politics Award

The Byran Jackson Award recognizes the outstanding scholarship by a graduate student studying racial and ethnic politics in an urban setting. The award comes with a $500 prize. Electronic or hard copies of approved dissertation proposals should be sent to each committee member.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Best Paper Award

The Best Paper Award is given for the best paper given at an Urban Politics Section panel at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting. Electronic or hard copies of nominated papers should be sent to each committee member.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Norton Long Career Achievement Award

The Norton Long Career Achievement Award is presented annually to a scholar who has made distinguished contributions to the study of urban politics over the course of a career through scholarly publication, the mentoring of students, and public service. Nominations and two (2) supporting letters should be submitted electronically to all committee members.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Susan Clarke Young Scholar’s Award

Recognizes scholars who completed their PhD within the last three years (or are ABDs) and submitted a paper proposal for the 2017 APSA meeting to the 2017 Program Chair(s). Please send accepted proposals to the 2017 Program Chair(s) and indicate that you are eligible for this award.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Clarence Stone Scholar Award

Recognizes up to two young scholars who are making a significant contribution to the study of urban politics. The award is to be given to up to two post-PhD scholars who are in their early careers (pre-tenure or recently advanced within the last 3 years).

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

SECTION 15: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS

Formed: 1986 / Dues: $8 for students and professional members

The purpose of this section is to stimulate fundamental inquiry on science, technology, and environmental issues as political phenomena.

Website: www.stepsection.wordpress.com

Chair: Sarah E. Anderson, University of California, Santa Barbara

Secretary: Ramiro Berardo, The Ohio State University

Treasurer: Ramiro Berardo, The Ohio State University

Editor: Review of Policy Research: Christopher Gore, Ryerson University

Editor: STEP Ahead: Patricia Stapleton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: David Shafie, Chapman University

Executive Council: Graeme Auld, Carleton University; Jennifer Bussell, University of California, Berkeley; David Konisky, Indiana University; Chris Koski, Reed College; Ronald Mitchell, University of Oregon; Megan Mullin, Duke University; Kirsten Rodine Hardy, Northeastern University

Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper in the field of science, technology and environmental politics.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Don K. Price Award

Recognizes the best book on science, technology, and environmental politics published in the last year.

Award Committee: To be determined

Nominations due: To be determined

Lynton Keith Caldwell Prize

Given for the best book on environmental politics and policy published in the past three years.

Award Committee: To be determined

Nominations due: To be determined

Virginia M. Walsh Dissertation Award

Named in honor of a young scholar who tragically passed away last year, this award is given for the best dissertations in the field of science, technology and environmental politics.

Award Committee: To be determined

Nominations due: To be determined

The Paul A. Sabatier Best Conference Paper Award

This award is given for the best paper on science, technology, and environmental politics presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Award Committee: To be determined

Nominations due: To be determined

Career Achievement Award

The Career Achievement Award is given to an individual in recognition of their lifetime contribution to the study of science, technology, and environmental politics. Nominees must be at least 15 years from completing their PhD degree to be eligible.

Nomination process: Send nominations to committee chair.

Award Committee: To be determined

Nominations due: To be determined

Emerging Young Scholar Award

The Emerging Young Scholar Award is given in recognition of a researcher, within ten years of their PhD degree, who is making notable contributions to the field of science, technology, and environmental politics.

Nomination process: Send nominations to committee chair.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 16: WOMEN AND POLITICS RESEARCH

Formed: 1986 / Dues: $25 for students, $30 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to foster the study of women and politics within the discipline of political science.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section16

Chairs: Michele Swers, Georgetown University and Christina Ewig, University of Minnesota

Chair-Elect: Shauna Shames, Rutgers University-Camden

Secretary: Farida Jalalzai, Oklahoma State University

Treasurer: Malliga Och, Idaho State University

Editor: Politics & Gender: Mary Caputi, California State University, Long Beach

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Nadia Brown, Purdue University and Magda Hinojosa, Arizona State University

Executive Council: Ingrid Bego, Western Carolina University; Kelly Dittmar, Rutgers University; Kim Fridkin Kahn, Arizona State University; Erin Heidt-Forsythe, Pennsylvania State University; Mary Nugent (Graduate Student Representative), Rutgers University

Best Dissertation Prize

For the best dissertation on women and politics completed and accepted in the previous year.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Rosalyn Cooperman, University of Mary Washington; Christina Xydias, Clarkson University; Melanie Hughes, University of Pittsburgh

Best Paper Award

For the best paper presented at the previous year’s annual meeting in the field of women and politics.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Amy Atchison, Chair, Valparaiso University; Sarah Allen Gershon, Georgia State University; Amy Cabrera Rasmussen, California State University, Long Beach

Okin-Young Award

Co-sponsored by Women and Politics, Foundations of Political Theory, and the Women’s Caucus for Political Science, this award commemorates the scholarly, mentoring, and professional contributions of Susan Moller Okin and Iris Marion Young to the development of the field of feminist political theory. This annual award recognizes the best paper on feminist political theory published in an English language academic journal during the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: February 15, 2017

Award Committee: Kathy Ferguson, Chair, University of Hawaii; Jennet Kirkpatrick, Arizona State University; Sina Jo Kramer, Loyola Marymount University

SECTION 17: FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL THEORY

Formed: 1987 / Dues: $10 for students and $10.00 for all other members

The Foundations of Political Theory Section exists to advance the linkage of political theory and philosophy with political science as a discipline. Foundations recognize and encourage research and teaching that crosses intellectual and disciplinary boundaries. It stands at and seeks to support the intersection where philosophical, psychological, normative, and empirical approaches and problems meet. Foundations, as the name suggests, aims to study the more permanent dimensions of political life ranging from the design of institutions and political practices to the terms and concepts used to interpret the former.

Chair: Lori Marso, Union College

Treasurer: Stephen Leonard, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Neil Roberts, Williams College and Emily Nacol, Vanderbilt University

Executive Council : Arash Abizadeh, McGill University; Cristina Beltran, New York University; Jason Frank, Cornell University; Alex Gourevitch, Brown University; Paulina Ochoa Espejo, Haverford College; Kathi Weeks, Duke University

Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper presented on a Foundations panel at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting. Nominations are limited to presenters as of September, 2015. Nominations, including a digital copy of the paper presented, should be sent via email, to the chair by February 15, 2017.

Nominations due: February 15, 2017

Award Committee: Stefan Dolgert, Chair, Brock University; Lida Maxwell, Trinity College; Laurie Naranch, Siena College

David Easton Award

Given for a book that broadens the horizons of contemporary political science by engaging issues of philosophical significance in political life through any of a variety of approaches in the social sciences and humanities.

Nominations due: February 15, 2017

Award Committee: Melissa Williams, Chair, University of Toronto; Nick Xenos, University of Massachusetts; Sam Chambers, Johns Hopkins University

First Book Award

Given for a first book by a scholar in the early stages of his or her career in the area of political theory or political philosophy. Those who wish to have books considered for this award (whether they be publishers, authors, or other would-be nominators) should contact the publisher, and have a copy of the book sent to each of the committee members, no later than February 15, 2017.

Nominations due: February 15, 2017

Award Committee: Joshua Foa Dienstag, Chair, University of California, Los Angeles; Jeremy Elkins, Bryn Mawr College; Keally McBride, University of San Francisco

SECTION 18: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND POLITICS

Formed: 1988 / Dues: $20.00 for students and $20.00 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to provide a forum for members with an interest in the use of computers, the Internet, and multimedia in teaching, research, and policy applications in political science and all related subfields and disciplines.

Website: www.apsaitp.org

Chair: David Karpf, George Washington University

Chair Elect: Leticia Bode, Georgetown University

Secretary: Kevin Wagner, Florida Atlantic University

Treasurer: Cecilia Manrique, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Editor: Journal of Information Technology and Politics: Michael Xenos, University of Wisconsin, Madison

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Leticia Bode, Georgetown University

Executive Council: Catie Bailard, George Washington University; Lauren Copeland, Baldwin Wallace University; Jeff Gulati, Bentley University

Best Book Award

Recognizes the best book in the area of information technology and politics. The contest is limited to books published in the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Conference Paper

Recognizes the best conference paper in the area of information technology and politics. The contest is limited to articles presented at conferences in the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Dissertation Award

Recognizes the best dissertation in the area of information technology and politics.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Outstanding Software Development

Recognizes the development of software that advances research and/or teaching in the area of technology and politics.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Information and Technology and Politics Article Award

Recognizes the best scholarly article published about information technology and politics. The contest is limited to articles published in the calendar year.

Deadline: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 19: INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND ARMS CONTROL

Formed: 1988 / Dues: $10

The purpose of this section is to encourage research and scholarship in international security and arms control, providing an opportunity for presentation of papers and discussion of theoretical and empirical work at APSA section meetings.

Website: http://community.apsanet.org/intlsecurity/

Chair: Dan Lindley, University of Notre Dame

Treasurer: Jeffrey Larsen, NATO Defense College

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Thomas Mahnken, Naval War College

Council: Steve Grenier, Johns Hopkins University; Bruce Jentleson, Duke University; Erica Chenoweth, University of Denver

Kenneth N. Waltz Dissertation Award

Awarded to a successfully defended doctoral dissertation on any aspect of security studies, which has been submitted in final, library copy in previous calendar year. The committee welcomes nominations for dissertations employing any approach (historical, quantitative, theoretical, policy analysis, etc.) to any topic in the field of security studies. Manuscripts are judged according to (1) originality in substance and approach; (2) significance for scholarly or policy debate; (3) rigor in approach and analysis; and (4) power of expression.

Joseph J. Kruzel Memorial Award for Public Service

Awarded to a scholar with a distinguished career in national security affairs both as an academic and a public servant. It is given to memorialize Joseph Kruzel, a security studies scholar and Department of Defense policy official who was killed while on a diplomatic mission to Bosnia.

SECTION 20: COMPARATIVE POLITICS

Formed: 1988 / Dues: $10 for students and $10.00 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to promote the comparative, especially cross-national, study of politics and to integrate work of comparativists, area studies specialists, and those interested in American politics.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section20

Chair: Robert Kaufman, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Vice Chair: Cathie Jo Martin, Boston University

Chair-Elect: Cathie Jo Martin, Boston University

Secretary: Guillermo Rosas, Washington University in St. Louis

Treasurer: Guillermo Rosas, Washington University in St. Louis

Editor: Comparative Politics Section Newsletter: Matt Golder, Pennsylvania State University and Sona Golder, Pennsylvania State University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Sara Wallace Goodman, University of California, Irvine and Tom Pepinsky, Cornell University

Executive Council: Sara Wallace Goodman, University of California, Irvine; Karen Jusko, Stanford University; Kimuli Kasara, Columbia University; Tom Pepinsky, Cornell University; Benjamin Smith, University of Florida; Rebecca Weitz-Shapiro, Brown University

Lijphart/Przeworski/Verba Data Set Award

Recognizes a publicly available data set that has made an important contribution to the field of comparative politics.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Michael Bernhard, Chair, University of Florida; Jennifer Gandhi, Emory University; Fred Solt, University of Iowa

Luebbert Best Article Award

Given for the best article in the field of comparative politics published in the previous two years.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Thomas D. Lancaster, Chair, Emory University; Jonathan Slapin, University of Essex; Ana De L O Torres, Yale University

Luebbert Best Book Award

Given for the best book in the field of comparative politics published in the previous two years.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Lisa Blaydes, Stanford University; Susan Stokes, Yale University; Juan Pablo Luna, Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile; Tariq Thachil, Vanderbilt University

Powell Graduate Mentoring Award

Introduced in 2012, this prize is awarded on a bi-annual basis to a political scientist who throughout his or her career has demonstrated a particularly outstanding commitment to the mentoring of graduate students in comparative politics. The prize was named in honor of G. Bingham Powell and was initiated by his students.

Nominations due: 2018

Sage Best Paper Award

Given to the best paper in the field of comparative politics presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: William Clark, Texas A&M University; Anibal Perez-Linan, University of Pittsburgh; Adrienne LeBas, American University

SECTION 21: EUROPEAN POLITICS AND SOCIETY

Formed: 1989 / Dues: $10 for ¨students and $10.00 for all other members

The purpose of the section is to promote comparative discussion, research and debate about the changing sociology of politics, the state and social structures in modern Western Europe.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section21

Chair: Pepper Culpepper, Oxford University

Chair-Elect: Erik Jones, Johns Hopkins, Bologna-SAIS

Treasurer: Hilary Appel, Claremont McKenna College

Editors: EPS Newsletter: David Art, Tufts University and Alexander Jakubow, University of Virginia

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Erik Jones, Johns Hopkins, Bologna-SAIS

Executive Council: Silja Häusermann, University of Zurich; Wade Jacoby, Brigham Young University; Kimberly Morgan, George Washington University; Nancy Bermeo, Oxford University; Giovanni Capoccia, Oxford University; Henry Farrell, George Washington University; Sara Goodman, University of California, Irvine; Robert Fishman, Universidad Carlos III Madrid; Johannes Lindvall, Lund University

Best Article Award

Given for the best article dealing with European politics and society published in the last year.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Dorothee Bohle, European University Institute; Evgeny Finkel, George Washington University; Wade Jacoby, Brigham Young University

Best Book Award

Given for the best book on European politics and society published in the previous year.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Anna Grzymala-Busse, Chair, Stanford University; Harris Mylonas, George Washington University; Daniel Ziblatt, Harvard University

Ernst B. Haas Best Dissertation Award

Given for the best dissertation on European politics and society filed during the previous year.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Dan Kelemen, Chair, Rutgers University; Dawn Teele, University of Pennsylvania; Mark Vail, Tulane University

Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper presented at a panel sponsored by the section at the most recent meeting.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Stanislav Markus, Chair, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina; Orfeo Fioretos, Temple University; Daphne Halikiopoulou, University of Reading

Peter Mair Memorial Award

Awards two travel funds annually to enable young scholars to attend the APSA Annual Meeting. This award is meant explicitly to enable young scholars of European politics without alternative funding to present a paper in one of the panels organized by the EPS section. First-time APSA-attendants who are graduate students or junior professors from underfunded European universities (notably in the East and South) are prioritized, but senior scholars from such institutions as well as junior scholars from underfunded non-European universities (including the US) are also considered. Applicants are expected to also apply to all other travel funds they are eligible for, including their department/university, national science foundations, and the APSA Travel Fund. The Awards are set at a maximum of $1,000 each, but partial/matching funding is possible too (and could lead to a larger number of grants). Applications for the Peter Mair Memorial Award should include: name, position, and academic affiliation; title of proposed paper and EPS-Panel it was submitted to; letter from head of department confirming that there are no/not sufficient university funds; list of other funding agencies you have applied to; indication of whether this would be your first APSA attendance. Send your application materials directly to the 2017 award committee

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Chris Hanretty, Chair, University of East Anglia; Karen Anderson, University of Southampton; A. Maurits van der Veen, College of William & Mary

SECTION 22: STATE POLITICS AND POLICY

Formed: 1989 / Dues: $27 for students and professional members

The purpose to this section is to further our understanding of the American states including their institutions, political actors, policies, and local, national, and international influence.

Website: www.politicalscience.olemiss.edu/state-politics-and-policy

Chair: Charles Barrilleaux, Florida State University

Secretary: Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, University of Rhode Island

Treasurer: Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, University of Rhode Island

Editor: State Politics and Policy Quarterly: Kristin Kanthak, University of Pittsburgh and Chris Bonneau, University of Pittsburgh

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Jamie Monogan, University of Georgia

Executive Council: Graeme Boushey, University of California, Irvine; Craig Burnett, Hofstra University; Justin Kirkland, University of Houston; Jamila Michener, Cornell University; Boris Shor, Georgetown University; Jennifer Wolak, University of Colorado, Boulder

Best Paper Award

Awarded for the best paper on state politics and policy presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: To be determined

Best Journal Article Award

Recognizes the best journal article on US state politics or policy published during the previous calendar year in any peer-reviewed journal (book reviews, review essays, and chapters published in edited volumes are not eligible).

Nominations due: February 1, 2017

Award Committee: Fred Boehmke, Chair, University of Iowa; Elizabeth Rigby, George Washington University; Carlisle Rainey, Texas A&M University

Career Achievement Award

Given every biennium to a political scientist who has made a significant lifetime contribution to the study of politics and public policies in the American states.

Nominations due: February 1, 2017

Award Committee: Thad Kousser, Chair, University of California, San Diego; Nelson Dometrius, Texas Tech University; Caroline Tolbert, University of Iowa

Christopher Mooney Dissertation Award

Given for the best dissertation in American state politics and policy completed during the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: January 15, 2017

Award Committee: Belinda Davis, Chair, Louisiana State University; Damon Cann, Utah State University; Alexandra Filindra, University of Illinois-Chicago

Mac Jewell Enduring Contribution Book Award

Awarded every three years to a political science book on the subject of US state politics or policy published at least 10 years prior to the award being bestowed that stands as an enduring contribution to the literature. Such books would be those classic works frequently assigned in graduate seminars, typically found on the bookshelves of state politics scholars, and that have been crucial in setting the direction of scholarship the field since their publication.

Nominations due: February 1, 2017

Award Committee: John McIver, Chair, University of Texas at Austin; William Berry, Florida State University; Ann O’M. Bowman, Texas A&M University

State Politics and Policy Quarterly (SPPQ) Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper on state politics and policy presented at any professional meeting in the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: February 1, 2017

Award Committee: Neal Woods, Chair, University of South Carolina; Robert McGrath, George Mason University; Carl Klarner, University of Florida

Virginia Gray Best Book Award

Awarded annually to the best political science book published on the subject of US state politics or policy in the preceding three calendar years. Thus, books would be eligible to be considered for the award for three years. E.g., for the 2017 award, books published in 2014–16 would be eligible for nomination.

Nominations due: February 1, 2017

Award Committee: Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson, Chair, Wayne State University; Sarah Anzia, University of California, Berkeley; Todd Makse, Florida International University

SECTION 23: POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

Formed: 1989 / Dues: $8 for students and professional members

The purpose of this section is to foster the study of political communications within the discipline of political science including research on mass media, telecommunications policy, new media technologies, and the process of communicating and understanding.

Website: www.politicalcommunication.org

Chair: Johanna Dunaway, Texas A&M University

Vice Chair: Kate Kenski, University of Arizona

Chair-Elect: Kate Kenski, University of Arizona

Secretary: Josh Scacco, Purdue University

Treasurer: Josh Scacco, Purdue University

Editor: Political Communication: Claes de Vreese, University of Amsterdam

Editor: Political Communication Report: Eike Mark Rinke, University of Mannheim

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Stephanie Burkhalter, Humboldt State University

Executive Council At Large Members: Samara Klar, University of Arizona and Thomas Leeper, London School of Economics

Timothy E. Cook Best Graduate Student Paper Award

Recognizes the best paper on political communication presented by a graduate student at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Yanna Krupnikov, Chair, Stony Brook University; Ashley Muddiman, University of Kansas; Bethany Conway, California Polytechnic State University

David Swanson Career Achievement Award

Recognizes distinguished and sustained contributions to the field as planners, editors, and leaders and in roles that require time and energy, innovation, and personal dedication. The award honors David Swanson, one of the founders of political communication who gave exemplary service to the ICA Political Communication Division and the APSA Political Communication Section. In his memory, the ICA division presents the award every other year. The joint award committee includes representatives of the ICA division and APSA section. The ICA division chair appoints members with the advice of the APSA chair, and the committee receives nominations and generates additional candidates, deliberates on the pool of potential awardees, and makes a selection. The winner receives the award plaque at the annual business meeting of the ICA Political Communication Division. The award is given in even-numbered years.

Nominations due: 2018

Murray Edelman Lifetime Distinguished Career Award

Recognizes a lifetime contribution to the study of Political Communication. The award is now given only in odd-numbered years.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Chair, Oxford University; Patricia Moy, University of Washington; Kevin Coe, University of Utah

Doris Graber Outstanding Book Award

Recognizes the best book published on political communication in the last 10 years.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Yphtach Lelkes, Chair, University of Pennsylvania; Sharon Jarvis, University of Texas at Austin; Abby Jones, University of Pennsylvania

Paul Lazarsfeld Best Paper Award

Recognizes the best paper on political communication presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Leticia Bode, Chair, Georgetown University; Andrew Chadwick, Royal Holloway University; Deen Freelon, American University

Tom Patterson Best Dissertation Award

Recognizes the best dissertation completed in the field of political communication in the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Chair, University of Pennsylvania; Regina Lawrence, University of Oregon; Lauren Copeland, Baldwin Wallace University

Walter Lippmann Best Published Article Award

Recognizes the best article published in the field of political communication in the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Dave Karpf, Chair, George Washington University; Nick Anstead, London School of Economics; Emily Thorson, Boston College

SECTION 24: POLITICS AND HISTORY

Formed: 1989 / Dues: $10 for students and professional members

The purpose of this section is to bring together political scientists interested in historical issues and problems drawing from almost every traditional disciplinary subfield.

Website: www.millercenter.org/politicsandhistory

Chair: Marie Gottschalk, University of Pennsylvania

Chair-Elect: Kimberley Johnson, Barnard College

Secretary: Paul Frymer, Princeton University

Treasurer: Paul Frymer, Princeton University

Editor: CLIO: Newsletter of Politics and History: Shamira Gelbman, Wabash College

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Naomi Murakawa, Princeton University and Kent Eaton, University of California, Santa Cruz

Executive Council: Nancy Bermeo, Oxford University; Catherine Boone, London School of Economics; Anna Grzymala-Busse, Stanford University; Fredrick Harris, Columbia University; Alan Jacobs, University of British Columbia; Claire Kim, University of California, Irvine; Ken Roberts, Cornell University; Daniel Ziblatt, Harvard University

J. David Greenstone Book Prize

Recognizes the best book in history and politics in the past two calendar years. Authors should arrange for a copy of their book to be sent to each member of the committee by March 1, 2017. Only books published in 2015 and 2016 will be considered.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Julie Novkov, Chair, University at Albany, SUNY; Monica Prasad, Northwestern University; Rebecca Thorpe, University of Washington; Jeffrey Winters, Northwestern University

Mary Parker Follett Prize

Recognizes the best article on politics and history published in the previous year. To nominate an article for this award, send an electronic copy of the article to each member of the committee.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Dara Strolovitch, Chair, Princeton University; Cheng Chen, University at Albany, SUNY; Deondra Rose, Duke University; Bo Rothstein, University of Oxford

Walter Dean Burnham Dissertation Award

Given for the best dissertation in the field of Politics and History. The committee welcomes nominations of outstanding dissertations from PhDs awarded in the previous two calendar years. To nominate a dissertation for this award, send to each member of the committee an electronic copy of the dissertation and arrange for a supportive letter from the advisor or other faculty member of the dissertation committee.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Bartholomew Sparrow, Chair, University of Texas at Austin; Michael Fortner, City University of New York; Kanta Murali, University of Toronto

SECTION 25: POLITICAL ECONOMY

Formed: 1990 / Dues: $10.00 for students and professional members

The purpose of this section is to promote teaching and research that integrates politics and economics.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section25

Chair: Isabela Mares, Columbia University

Treasurer: David Primo, University of Rochester

Editors: The Political Economist Newsletter: John Ahlquist, University of California, San Diego; Megumi Naoi, University of California, San Diego; Christina Schneider, University of California, San Diego

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Alison Post, University of California, Berkeley and Tom Clark, Emory University

Council: Leonardo Arriola, University of California, Berkeley; Mark Dincecco, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Stephanie Rickard, London School of Economics; Jonathan Rodden, Stanford University; Kellee Tsai, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Rachel Wellhausen, University of Texas at Austin

McGillivray Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper in political economy presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Michael Wallerstein Award

Given for the best published article in political economy in the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Mancur Olson Best Dissertation Award

Given for the best dissertation in political economy completed in the previous two years.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

William H. Riker Book Award

Given for the best book on political economy published during the past three calendar years.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 27: NEW POLITICAL SCIENCE

Formed: 1992 / Dues: $5.00 for students and $20 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to help make the study of politics relevant to the struggle for a better world.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section27

Chair: Bradley Macdonald, Colorado State University

Secretary: Michael Lipscomb, Winthrop University

Treasurer: Clyde Barrow, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Editors: New Political Science: A Journal of Politics & Culture: Jocelyn Boryczka, Fairfield University and Jennifer Disney, Winthrop University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Wendy Wright, Bridgewater State University

Caucus Representatives: Daniel O’Connor, California State University, Long Beach and Nancy Love, Appalachian State University

50 ^th Anniversary Task Force Coordinator: Sarah Surak, Salisbury University

Membership Director: Robert Kirsch, Arizona State University

Web and Social Media Coordinator: William Sokoloff, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Christian Bay Award-$500

Recognizes the best paper presented on a new political science panel at the previous year’s annual meeting.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Jocelyn Boryczka, Chair, Fairfield University; William Niemi, Western State University; Brian Waddell, University of Connecticut

Richard Cloward and Frances Fox Piven Award-$2000

Recognizes an activist group, in the region of the annual meeting that puts the ideals of the New Political Science Section, to make the study of politics relevant to the struggle for a better world, into practice.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Sarah Surak, Chair, Salisbury University; Jeffrey Broxmeyer, University of Toledo; Sean Parson, Northern Arizona University; Frances Fox Piven (Honorary), CUNY Graduate Center

Charles A. McCoy Career Achievement Award

Recognizes a progressive political scientist who has had a long, successful career as a writer, teacher and activist.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Laura Olson, Chair, Lehigh University; Joseph Peschek, Hamline University; Kenton Worcester, Manhattan Marymount College

Michael Harrington Book Award

Recognizes an outstanding book that demonstrates how scholarship can be used in the struggle for a better world. All nominated books must have a 2016 publication date and cannot be an edited collection. Nominations must be made in writing to the Committee Chair by the publisher, and all three committee members must receive a copy of the book from the publisher at their mailing addresses listed by April 1, in order to be eligible for consideration.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Katherine Young, Chair, University of Hawaii, Hilo; Courtenay Daum, Colorado State University; Ruth Groff, Saint Louis University

Stephen Eric Bronner Dissertation Award

Recognizes an outstanding political science dissertation finished within the previous year of the APSA Annual Meeting which exemplifies the commitment to use scholarship in the struggle for a better world.

Nomination Instructions: All nominations must be made in writing to the Committee Chair by a member of the dissertation committee or a scholar with relevant knowledge of the dissertation, and all three committee members (excluding the Honorary member) must receive a copy by April 1 in order to be eligible for consideration.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Dean Snyder, Chair, Antioch College; F. Peter Wagner, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater; Andrew Scerri, Virginia Tech; Stephen Eric Bronner (Honorary), Rutgers University

SECTION 28: POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Formed: 1993 / Dues: $8 for students and professional members

The purpose of this section to facilitate communication across subfields and disciplinary boundaries among individuals interested in the relationship between political and psychological processes.

Website: www.web.apsanet.org/s28

Chair: Cara Wong, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Chair-Elect: Daniel Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania

Secretary: Keena Lipsitz, CUNY-Queens College and CUNY-Graduate Center

Treasurer: Matthew Hibbing, University of California, Merced

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Andrea Benjamin, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Eric Groenendyk, University of Memphis

Executive Council: Andrea Benjamin, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Eric Groenendyk, University of Memphis; Matthew Hibbing, University of California, Merced; Daniel Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania; Keena Lipsitz, CUNY-Queens College and CUNY-Graduate Center; Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Wolak, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cara Wong, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Best Dissertation Award

Given for the best dissertation in political psychology filed during the previous year. Send an electronic copy of the dissertation to each committee member. Self-nominations are accepted. All nominations should include a letter of support from the chair of the dissertation committee that addresses the contribution of the dissertation to the field of political psychology.

Nominations due: March 3, 2017

Award Committee: Clayton Nall, Chair, Stanford University; Eun Bin Chung, University of Utah; Sofie Marien, University of Amsterdam and University of Leuven

Best Paper Award

Given to the most outstanding paper in political psychology delivered at the previous year’s Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 3, 2017

Award Committee: David Hendry, Chair, London School of Economics; Ceclia Mo, Vanderbilt University; Mara Ostfeld, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Distinguished Junior Scholars Award

Awards up to five $400 grants, meant for travel to the APSA Annual Meeting, for junior scholars (graduate students or those no more than seven years since receiving their PhD)

Nomination Instructions: Applicants should send their CV, a one-page single-spaced statement describing their work, and evidence that they have been accepted on the APSA program, either as a paper giver or poster-presenter.

Nominations due: April 3, 2017

Award Committee: Naomi Levy, Chair, Santa Clara University; Efren Perez, Vanderbilt University; Claudia Sandoval, Loyola Marymount University

Robert E. Lane Award

Given for the best book in political psychology published in the past year.

Nominations due: March 3, 2017

Award Committee: John Bullock, Chair, University of Texas at Austin; Claire Adida, University of California, San Diego; Matthew Hayes, Indiana University

Career Achievement Award

Awarded biennially to recognize a scholar whose lifetime scholarship and service to the profession has made an outstanding contribution to the field of political psychology.

Nomination Instructions: Nominations to the committee should include a statement that describes the scholar’s contribution to the field, as well as the nominee’s vitae (if possible).

Nominations due: March 3, 2017

Award Committee: Nicholas Valentino, Chair, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Jamie Druckman, Northwestern University; Laura Stoker, University of California, Berkeley

SECTION 29: POLITICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

Formed: 1993 / Dues: $5.00 for students and $29.00 for all other members

The purpose of this section is both to promote exemplary undergraduate teaching within the political science discipline and to the scholarship of teaching. The section is especially dedicated to increasing the use of innovative teaching methods, particularly those rooted in experience (internships, service learning, simulations, and study abroad) and the evaluation of such methods.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section29

Chair: Sherri L. Wallace, University of Louisville

Secretary: Patrick McKinlay, Morningside College

Treasurer: Joseph Roberts, Roger Williams University

Editors: Journal of Political Science Education: Victor Asal, University at Albany, SUNY; Mitchell Brown, Auburn University; Mark L. Johnson, Minnesota State Community and Technical College; Joseph W. Roberts, Roger Williams University; Shane Nordyke, University of South Dakota; J. Cherie Strachan, Central Michigan University (As of January 1, 2017, this journal will be available to all APSA members and is now sponsored by APSA.)

Editor: The Political Science Educator: Bobbi Gentry, Bridgewater College

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Joseph Roberts, Roger Williams University and Terry Gilmour, Midland College

Executive Council: Elizabeth Bennion, Indiana University, South Bend; Bobbi Gentry, Bridgewater College; Terry Gilmour, Midland College; Boris Ricks, California State University, Northridge; Thomas Ringenberg, Rockhurst University; Michael Rogers, Arkansas Tech University; Renee Van Vechten, University of Redlands

Best APSA Conference Paper Award

Given to the author(s) who present at the previous year’s APSA annual meeting, either in an oral session or poster session.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Michael Rogers, Chair, Arkansas Tech University; J. Cherie Strachan, Western Michigan University; Ellen Claes, University of Leuven

Lifetime Achievement Award

Given to a person whose lifetime contributions to political science have had a significant impact on undergraduate education.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Elizabeth Bennion, Chair, Indiana University, South Bend; Bobbi Gentry, Bridgewater College; Terry Gilmour, Midland College; Boris Ricks, California State University, Northridge; Thomas Ringenberg, Rockhurst University; Michael Rogers, Arkansas Tech University; Renee Van Vechten, University of Redlands

Craig L. Brians Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research & Mentorship

Established in 2014, this award will be awarded annually at the Teaching and Learning Conference, with recognition also given at the APSA annual PSE section reception. The award will be given to faculty members who demonstrate commitment to and excellence in encouraging and developing scholarship among undergraduate students, and in mentoring undergraduate students in preparation for graduate school or public affairs-related careers. Evidence for these commitments may include, but not limited to, formal and informal supervision of undergraduate student original research, collaborating with undergraduate students on original research projects, assisting undergraduate students with public presentations and/or publication of work, and accompanying students to academic conferences. In honor of the person for whom the award is named, preference will also be given to faculty members who engage in developing undergraduate scholarship through enhancing information literacy.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Thomas Ringenberg, Chair, Rockhurst University; Karen Hult, Virginia Tech; J. Carlos Huerta, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

SECTION 30: POLITICS, LITERATURE, AND FILM

Formed: 1993 / Dues: $0.00 for students and $5.00 for professional members

The study of literature and film offers political scientists a particularly stimulating mode of inquiry into political institutions and principles, and into the ways of life that sustain them and are, in turn, shaped by them. Indeed, the creation of this division is itself a sign of the complex and changing landscape of the study of politics. The Section explores the way in which literature—broadly understood to include film and other literary genres—provides unique insights into the nature of political life and the study of politics.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section30

Chair: Joshua Foa Dienstag, University of California, Los Angeles

Chair-Elect: Davide Panagia, University of California, Los Angeles

Treasurer: John Steinmetz, Willamette University

At Large Executive Council Members: Lilly Goren, Carroll University; Lee Trepanier, Saginaw State University

Wilson Carey McWilliams Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Claudia Brühwiler, University of St. Gallan; Arlene Saxenhouse, University of Michigan; Lisa Vetter, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

SECTION 31: FOREIGN POLICY

Formed: 1993 / Dues: $10 for students and professional members

The Section on Foreign Policy is the organization for those interested in multilevel approaches to the study of international relations. The Section emphasizes individual, role, organizational, bureaucratic, societal, and/or state as well as situational and system level variables in foreign policy analyses. Members of the Section employ a wide range of approaches, including historical, normative, rational, behavioral, liberal, institutional, psychological, and constructivist. Section members emphasize comparative as well as American studies of foreign policy. And the Section recognizes the contributions of practitioners as well as academics in a broad range of professions and disciplines, e.g., communications, economics, diplomacy, government, history, political science, public opinion polling, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.

Website: www.community.apsanet.org/section31foreignpolicy

Chair: Christopher Darnton, Naval Postgraduate School

Chair-Elect: Desha Girod, Georgetown University

Secretary: Dennis Foster, Virginia Military Institute

Treasurer: Dennis Foster, Virginia Military Institute

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Desha Girod, Georgetown University

Executive Council: Bridget Coggins, University of California, Santa Barbara; Katja Kleinberg, SUNY-Binghamton; Tim Peterson, University of South Carolina; Joshua Shifrinson, Texas A&M University

Best Graduate Student Paper Award

For outstanding graduate student papers presented at the APSA annual meeting that are relevant to the study of foreign policy. Nominations should be sent to the Foreign Policy Section Chair.

Nominations due: February 13, 2017

Award Committee: Katja Kleinberg, Chair, SUNY, Binghamton; Danielle Lupton, Colgate University; Dov Levin, Carnegie Mellon University

Best Paper Award

Presented to the best paper on foreign policy presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: February 13, 2017

Award Committee: Katja Kleinberg, Chair, SUNY, Binghamton; Danielle Lupton, Colgate University; Dov Levin, Carnegie Mellon University

Best Book Award

For the best book on foreign policy published in 2015 or 2016. Edited volumes and textbooks are not eligible. Nominations must be made by a member of the Foreign Policy section; self-nominations are welcome. Copies of the book should be sent to each of the committee members. (The best book award will be given biennially, alternating with the section’s distinguished scholar award.)

Nominations due: February 13, 2017

Award Committee: Timothy Peterson, University of South Carolina and Joshua Shifrinson, Texas A&M University

Distinguished Scholar Award

Recognizes a history of distinguished scholarship in the field of foreign policy. This award will be given biennially, alternating with the section’s best book award.

Nominations due: 2018

SECTION 32: ELECTIONS, PUBLIC OPINION, AND VOTING BEHAVIOR

Formed: 1994 / Dues: $18 for professional members and $12 for student members. Print subscriptions of Political Behavior are available for an additional $20, payable to the publisher, Springer.

The purpose of this section is to promote interest in teaching and research on elections, electoral behavior, public opinion, voting turnout, and political participation, both within the United States and in comparative perspective.

Website: www.community.apsanet.org/epovb

Chair: Michael D. Martinez, University of Florida

Vice Chair: Elizabeth Zechmeister, Vanderbilt University

Treasurer: Jennifer Wolak, University of Colorado, Boulder

Communications Director: Patrick Egan, New York University

Editor: Political Behavior: David Peterson, Iowa State University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: John Barry Ryan, Stony Brook University and Tiffany Barnes, University of Kentucky

Executive Council: Antoine Banks, University of Maryland; Jason Barabas, Stony Brook University; Patrick Egan, New York University; Jane Green, University of Manchester; Michael D. Martinez, University of Florida; Rune Slothuus, Aarhus University; Nick Valentino, University of Michigan; Candis Watts Smith, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Jennifer Wolak, University of Colorado, Boulder; Elizabeth Zechmeister, Vanderbilt University

Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper delivered at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Michael Bang Peterson, Chair, Aarhus University; Bonnie Meguid, Rochester University; Kyle Saunders, Colorado State University

Emerging Scholar Award

Awarded to the top scholar in the field who is within 10 years of her or his PhD.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Lonna Atkeson, Chair, University of New Mexico; Ernesto Calvo, University of Maryland; Rosalee Clawson, Purdue University

John Sullivan Award

For the best paper by a graduate student on a panel sponsored by the APSA Organized Section on Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior at the previous APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Paul Gronke, Chair, Reed College; Rosario Aguilar, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE); Michael Tesler, University of California, Irvine

Philip E. Converse Book Award

Given for an outstanding book in the field published at least five years before.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Andrea Campbell, Chair, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shana K. Gadarian, Syracuse University; Jonathan Weiler, University of North Carolina

Best Article in Political Behavior Award

Awarded for the best article published in Political Behavior in the previous calendar year.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: David Peterson, Chair, Iowa State University; Cecilia Mo, Vanderbilt University; Laura Stephenson, Western Ontario University

Graduate Student Travel Awards

Multiple grants awarded to graduate students who are authors or co-authors of papers on a panel or poster session sponsored by the section at the 2017 Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: March 31, 2017

Award Committee: Jane Green, Co-Chair, University of Manchester and Neil Malhotra, Co-Chair, Stanford University

Warren E. Miller Award

Awarded every two or three years for an outstanding career of intellectual accomplishment and service to the profession in the elections, public opinion, and voting behavior field.

Nominations due: Not awarded in 2017.

SECTION 33: RACE, ETHNICITY AND POLITICS

Formed: 1995 / Dues: $10 for students and professional members

The purpose of this Section is to foster communication among scholars, recognize leadership in the field, facilitate research and publication opportunities, encourage undergraduate and student interest, and create a permanent forum for developing and refining appropriate theoretical models in the study of race and ethnicity.

Website: www.apsarep.org

Journal Editor: Journal of Race, Ethnicity and Politics: Karthick Ramarkhrishnan, University of California-Riverside

Chair: John A. Garcia, University of Michigan

Chair-Elect: Jane Junn, University of Southern California

Secretary: Natalie Masuoka, Tufts University

Treasurer: Neil Chaturvedi, Seattle University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: To be determined

Executive Council: Hahrie Han, University of California, Santa Barbara; Tom Hayes, University of Connecticut; Debra Thompson, Northwestern University; Adriano Udani, University of Missouri-St. Louis; Vesla Weaver, Yale University

Graduate Student Issues Committee: Nazita Lajevardi, University of California-San Diego

Nominations: Marisa Abrajano (Chair), University of California-San Diego

Best Book Award

Given for the best book in the field of race, ethnicity, and politics.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Dissertation Award

Given for the best American dissertation on race, ethnicity, and politics accepted in the previous year.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Paper Award

Given for the best paper on race, ethnicity, and politics presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 34: INTERNATIONAL HISTORY AND POLITICS

Formed: 1999 / Dues: $5.00 for students and professional members

The purpose of this Section is to promote the study of international history and politics, to disseminate research results; to encourage interdisciplinary conversations between political scientists and historians, and to advance the development, dissemination, integration, and application of qualitative and historiographical methodologies.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section34

Chair: Karen J. Alter, Northwestern University

Vice Chair: Cecilia Lynch, University of California, Irvine

Treasurer/Secretary: David Edelstein, Georgetown University

Newsletter Editor: International History and Politics Newsletter: James Morrison, London School of Economics and Political Science

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Jelena Subotic, Georgia State University

Executive Council: Keith Darden, American University; Tanisha Fazal, University of Notre Dame; Stacie Goddard, Wellesley College; Miles Kahler, American University; Elizabeth Kier, University of Washington; Victoria Tin-bor Hui, University of Notre Dame

Robert L. Jervis and Paul W. Schroeder Best Book Award

Awarded for the best book on international history and politics. This award may be granted to a single-authored or multi-authored book, or to an edited volume. The award will be given to works published in the calendar year prior to the year of the APSA meeting at which the award is presented. The copyright date of a book will establish the relevant year. Hence, books with a 2016 copyright date will be eligible for the award presented at the 2017 APSA meeting.

Nomination Instructions: Please send nominated books directly to the Award Committee.

Nominations due: January 31, 2017

Award Committee: Lise Howard, Chair, Georgetown University; Brian Burgoon, University of Amsterdam; Ian Chong, National University of Singapore

Outstanding Article Award in International History and Politics

The Outstanding Article Award in International History and Politics recognizes exceptional peer-reviewed journal articles representing the mission of the International History and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association, including innovative work that brings new light to events and processes in international politics, encourages interdisciplinary conversations between political scientists and historians, and advances historiographical methods. The Outstanding Article Award is given to a published article that appeared in print in the calendar year preceding the APSA meeting at which the award is presented. It may be granted to an article that is single- or co-authored. The year of final journal publication, as detailed by print citation, establishes eligibility.

Deadline for Nominations: January 31, 2017

Award Committee: Daryl Press, Chair, Dartmouth College; Fiona Adams, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies; Ryan Griffiths, University of Sydney

SECTION 35: COMPARATIVE DEMOCRATIZATION

Formed: 2000 / Dues: $8 for students and $8.00 for all other members

The Comparative Democratization Section exists to promote the analysis of the origins, processes, and outcomes of democratization among nations, spur communication among political scientists whose scholarship focuses on particular world regions, and stimulate greater involvement within APSA of political scientists working in various areas like Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Far East, Europe, and the countries of the former Soviet Union.

Website: www.apsacd.org

Chair: Anna Grzymala-Busse, University of Michigan

Vice Chair: Margit Tavits, Washington University in St. Louis

Secretary: Rebecca Weitz-Shapiro, Brown University

Treasurer: Emily Beaulieu, University of Kentucky

Editor: APSA-CD- Staffan I. Lindberg, Gothenburg University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Thomas Flores, George Mason University

Best Article Award

Single-authored or co-authored articles focusing directly on the subject of democratization and published in 2016 are eligible. Nominations and self-nominations are encouraged. Copies of the article should be sent by email to each of the committee members.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Daniel Treisman, Chair, University of California, Los Angeles; Maya Tudor, University of Oxford; Jan Pierskalla, The Ohio State University

Best Book Award

Given for the best book in the field of Comparative Democratization published in 2016 (authored, co-authored or edited). Copies of the nominated book should be sent to each committee member in time to arrive by March 17, 2017. Books received after this deadline cannot be considered.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Ken Roberts, Chair, Cornell University; Jill Schwedler, Hunter College; Tarek Masoud, Harvard University

Best Field Work Award

This prize rewards dissertation students who conduct especially innovative and difficult fieldwork. Scholars who are currently writing their dissertations or who complete their dissertations in 2016 are eligible. Candidates must submit two chapters of their dissertation and a letter of nomination from the chair of their dissertation committee describing the field work. The material submitted must describe the field work in detail and should provide one or two key insights from the evidence collected in the field. The chapters may be sent electronically or in hard copy directly to each committee member.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Petia Kostadinova, University of Illinois, Chicago; Adrienne LeBas, American University; Mary E. Gallagher, University of Michigan

Best Paper Award

Given to the best paper on comparative democratization presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting. Papers must be nominated by panel chairs or discussants.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Anne Meng, Chair, University of California, Berkeley; Robert Woodberry, Baylor University; Monika Nalepa, University of Chicago

Juan Linz Best Dissertation Award

Given for the best dissertation in the comparative study of democracy completed and accepted in the two calendar years immediately prior to the APSA Annual Meeting where the award will be presented (2015 or 2016 for the 2017 Annual Meeting). The prize can be awarded to analyses of individual country cases as long as they are clearly cast in a comparative perspective. A hard copy of the dissertation, accompanied by a letter of support from a member of the dissertation committee should be sent to each member of the prize selection committee.

Nominations due: March 17, 2017

Award Committee: Bryn Rosenfeld, Chair, University of Oxford, Nuffield College; Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Universität Marburg; Frances Hagopian, Harvard University

SECTION 36: HUMAN RIGHTS

Formed: 2000 / Dues: $4.00 for students and $10 for all other members

The Section on Human Rights was established to encourage scholarship and facilitate exchange of data and research findings on all components of human rights (e.g., civil, political, economic, social, cultural, environmental), their relationship, determinants and consequences of human rights policies, structure and influence of human rights organizations, development, implementation, and impact on international conventions, and changes in the international human rights regime.

Website: www.apsahumanrightssection.blogspot.com

Chair: Carol Gould, CUNY Graduate School

Vice Chair: Rhonda Callaway, Sam Houston State University

Vice Chair Designate: Bethany Barratt, Roosevelt University

Secretary: Jenifer Whitten-Woodring, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Treasurer: Brian Greenhill, Dartmouth College

Newsletter Editor: Courtney Hillebrecht, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Rhonda Callaway, Sam Houston State University

Executive Council: Maryam Zarnegar Deloffre, Arcadia University; Mikyoung Kim, Hiroshima City University-Hiroshima Peace Institute; Patrice McMahon, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Best Book Award

Open to all books on human rights that were written by a political scientist and published in the previous two years.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Dissertation Award

Given to political science dissertations that focus on human rights and completed and accepted in the previous two calendar years are eligible for the award competition.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Paper Award

Recognizes the best paper presented on a Human Rights Section Panel at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

Distinguished Scholar Award

Recognizes an individual who has worked in the field of human rights and made an exceptional contribution to the field through research, teaching and mentorship.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 37: QUALITATIVE AND MULTI-METHOD RESEARCH

Formed: 2003 / Dues: $9.00 for students and professional members

The goals of the Section are to promote research and training focused on the several branches of methodology associated with the qualitative tradition; and to strive for an integrated understanding of these diverse methods and of their relationship to quantitative methods.

Website: www.maxwell.syr.edu/moynihan/cqrm/APSA_s_Qualitative_and_Multi-Method_Research_Section

Chair: Peter Hall, Harvard University

Vice Chair: Kathleen Thelen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Chair-Elect: Melani Cammett, Harvard University

Secretary/Treasurer: Colin Elman, Syracuse University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Katerina Linos, University of California, Berkeley

Editors: Qualitative & Multimethod Research: Tim Buthe, Duke University and Alan M. Jacobs, University of British Columbia

Executive Council: Michael Coppedge, University of Notre Dame; Pauline Jones Luong, University of Michigan; Kendra Koivu, University of New Mexico; Jeremy Menchik, Boston University

Alexander L. George Article Award

Honors Alexander George’s contributions to the comparative case-study method, including his work linking that method to a systematic concern with research design, and his contribution of developing the idea and the practice of process tracing. This award may be granted to a journal article or to a chapter in an edited volume that stands on its own as an article. The award will be given to an article or book chapter published in the calendar year prior to the year of the APSA meeting at which the award is presented, with the date of publication being established by the journal issue for articles and the copyright date of the book for chapters. Articles or chapters published in 2016 will be eligible for the 2017 award.

Nomination Instructions: Nominations for the 2017 award should be submitted by January 31, 2017, via email to Colin Elman (celman@syr.edu).

David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award

Honors David Collier’s contributions-through his research, graduate teaching and institution-building-as a founder of the qualitative and multi-method research movement in contemporary political science. The award will be presented annually to a mid-career political scientist to recognize distinction in methodological publications, innovative application of qualitative and multi-method approaches in substantive research, and/or institutional contributions to this area of methodology.

Nomination Instructions: To be eligible for the mid-career award, nominees must have defended their dissertation within 15 years of the beginning of the year in which the award is presented. Each nomination must include a cover letter summarizing specific merits of the candidate (not merely generic praise), as well as an up-to-date curriculum vitae of the nominee, including the date of the doctoral degree. Self-nominations are welcome. For the 2017 award, nominees must have defended their dissertation in or later than 2002. Please send nominations by January 31, 2017, via email to Peter Hall (phall@fas.harvard.edu), the President of the APSA Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research.

Giovanni Sartori Book Award

Honors Giovanni Sartori’s work on qualitative methods and concept formation, and especially his contribution to helping scholars think about problems of context as they refine concepts and apply them to new spatial and temporal settings. The award is intended to encompass two types of contributions: new research on methodology per se, i.e., studies that introduce specific methodological innovations or that synthesize and integrate methodological ideas in a way that is in itself a methodological contribution; and substantive work that is an exemplar for the application of qualitative methods. This award may be granted to a single-authored or multi-authored book, or to an edited volume. The award will be given to works published in the calendar year prior to the year of the APSA meeting at which the award is presented. The copyright date of a book will establish the relevant year. Hence, books with a 2016 copyright date will be eligible for the award presented at the 2017 APSA meeting.

Nomination Instructions: To be considered for the awards, nominations must be received by January 31, 2017. Nominations for the awards (including four copies of the nominated book, article/chapter or APSA paper) should be sent to the Qualitative and Multi-method Research section Secretary-Treasurer: Colin Elman Syracuse University Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs, Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 346 Eggers Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1020.

Sage Paper Award

Honors Sara and George McCune, who founded and sustained Sage Publications as a leading publisher of social science methodology—including very centrally qualitative methods. This award will be given to a paper presented at the previous Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association.

Nomination Instructions: Nominations for the 2017 award should be submitted by January 31, 2017, via email to Colin Elman (celman@syr.edu), the Secretary-Treasurer of the APSA Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research.

SECTION 38: SEXUALITY AND POLITICS

Formed: 2007 / Dues: $10 for students and $10 for professional members

The objective of the Sexuality and Politics Section is to bring together scholars working in a variety of areas within political science to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and to foster intellectual community and expertise within the APSA.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section38

Chair: Charles W. Gossett, California State University, Sacramento

Chair-Elect: Melissa Michelson, Menlo College

Vice Chair: Jami Taylor, University of Toledo

Treasurer: Bogdan Popa, Oberlin College

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Melissa Michelson, Menlo College

2018 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Patrick Egan, New York University

Executive Council: Erin Mayo-Adam, University of Washington; Zein Murib, Fordham University; Andrew Reynolds, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Ravi Perry, Virginia Commonwealth University

Cynthia Weber Best Conference Paper Award

Recognizes the best paper exploring sexuality and politics presented at the previous year’s APSA Annual Meeting.

Nomination Instructions: Self-nominations are welcome as are nominations from panel chairs and discussants. Membership in the Sexuality and Politics Section is not a prerequisite. The deadline for submission is March 1 following the annual conference. Nominated papers must be submitted to each Award Committee Member by the deadline either by email as a pdf attachment.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Patrick Egan, Chair, New York University; Andrew Reynolds, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Ravi Perry, Virginia Commonwealth University

Kenneth Sherrill Best Dissertation Award

Recognizes the best dissertation on sexuality and politics completed and successfully defended in the previous two calendar years. The award is open to all scholarship that falls under the broad rubric of sexuality and politics, including studies concerning the regulation of sexuality, political responses to the regulation of sexuality, the uses of sexuality as a political construct, the intersections of sexuality with gender, race, and class, or LGBT politics and mobilizations.

Nomination Instructions: Nominations can be made by chairs or members of dissertation committees or by the author of the dissertation. Membership in the Sexuality and Politics Section is not a prerequisite. The dissertation should be submitted to each member of the committee by March 1 following the annual APSA meeting. The dissertation should be forwarded by email in pdf format along with a brief letter in support of the nomination.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Jami Taylor, Chair, University of Toledo; Erin Mayo-Adam, University of Washington and Zein Murib, Fordham University

SECTION 39: HEALTH POLITICS AND POLICY

Formed: 2008 / Dues: $8 for students and professional members

The Organized Section on Health Politics and Policy provides the ideal infrastructure in which members can more thoroughly, efficiently arm themselves with the additional expertise we need to explore health politics and policy questions. The Section will define health politics and policy just as broadly as the phrase implies. Everything from the politics of Medicare Part D to the politics of women’s health; everything from comparative politics of AIDS in Africa, Eastern Europe, and South Asia to the comparative state politics of Medicaid and SCHIP, everything from the ethics of end of life decisions to the regulation of stem cell research, everything from public budgeting and regulation to public health disaster preparedness all these and more fall with the scope of the Section.

Website: www.apsanet.org/sesction39

Chair: Michael Sparer, Columbia University

Chair-Elect: Colleen Grogan, University of Chicago

Vice Chair: Colleen Grogan, University of Chicago

Secretary: Sarah Gollust, University of Minnesota

Treasurer: Bert Rockman, Purdue University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Colleen Grogan, University of Chicago

Executive Council: Scott Greer, University of Michigan; David Jones, Boston University; Shanna Rose, Claremont McKenna College; Sue Tolleson-Rinehart, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Len Robins Best Paper on Health Politics and Policy Award

This award honors the late Leonard S. Robins, who through his presence and gentle questioning at virtually every health politics panel graciously nurtured the scholarship of both junior and senior scholars. This award recognizes the best paper on any subject that fits under the rubric of Health Politics and Policy presented at the previous annual APSA meeting. All paper presented at panels sponsored or co-sponsored by OSHPP are eligible for consideration, and may be nominated by panel chairs and discussants. All other substantively appropriate papers presented at panels organized by other sections, divisions, and related groups are also eligible, if the authors made an electronic version of their paper available to view online.

Nominations due: December 31, 2016

Award Committee: Miriam Laugesen, Columbia University; Lawrence Brown, Columbia University; James Morone, Brown University

Award for Outstanding Public Engagement in Health Policy

This award is offered to someone who has been working to improve health and the health care system by actively engaging in politics and policy making.

Deadline: December 31, 2016

Award Committee: Michael Sparer, Columbia University; Colleen Grogan, University of Chicago; Sarah Gollust, University of Minnesota; Bert Rockman, Purdue University

SECTION 40: CANADIAN POLITICS

Formed: 2009 / Dues: $0 for students and $8 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to promote the interest in Canadian Politics, to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information related to Canadian Politics and to encourage the accumulation of knowledge about Canadian Politics.

Website: www.canadianpoliticssection.org

Chair: Louise Carbert, Dalhousie University

Vice Chair: Antoine Yoshinaka, SUNY-University at Buffalo

Secretary: Ross Burkhart, Boise State University

Treasurer: Christopher Sands, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Dan Cohn, York University

Executive Council: Keith Banting, Queen’s University; Cristine de Clercy, Western Ontario University; Christine Rothmayr Allison, University of Montreal; Luc Turgeon, University of Ottawa; Carole J. Uhlaner, University of California, Irvine; R. Kent Weaver, Georgetown University

Mildred A. Schwartz Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizes scholarship and leadership in bringing the study of Canadian Politics to the international political science community.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: Melissa Haussman, Chair, Carleton University; John Courtney, University of Saskatchewan; Lori Turnbull, Privy Council Office, Canada; Angelia Wagner, McGill University; Shaun Bowler, University of California, Riverside

Seymour Martin Lipset Best Book Award

Given to honor a significant contemporary contribution to the scholarship on Canadian politics, or Canada in a comparative perspective, or a comparative analysis of Canada with other countries, particularly the United States.

Nominations due: March 1, 2017

Award Committee: James McCormick, Chair, Iowa State University; Sam Fisher, University of South Alabama; David Plazek, Johnson State College; Lori Hausegger, Boise State University; Kathy Brock, Queen’s University

SECTION 41: POLITICAL NETWORKS

Formed: 2009 / Dues: $0 for students and $8 for other members

The purpose of the Political Networks Organized Section is to promote intellectual exchange among scholars regarding the theoretical, methodological, and substantive aspects of political networks.

Website: www.polinetworks.org

Chair: Michael Heaney, University of Michigan

Vice Chair: Anand Sokhey, University of Colorado, Boulder

Chair-Elect: Anand Sokhey, University of Colorado, Boulder

Treasurer: Dino Christenson, Boston University

Communications Chair: Justin Gross, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Webmaster: Seth Masket, University of Denver

Membership Chair: Matthew Howell, Eastern Kentucky University

Archivist: Lauren Ratliff, The Ohio State University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Jacob Montgomery, Washington University in St. Louis

Executive Council: Justin Kirkland, University of Houston; Casey Klofstad, University of Miami; Seth Masket, University of Denver; Lauren Ratliff, The Ohio State University; Nick Weller, University of California, Riverside

The Political Ties Award

Given on an annual basis to the best article published on political networks over the past two years.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Seth Masket, Chair, University of Denver; Skyler Cranmer, The Ohio State University; Elizabeth Menninga, University of Iowa

Best Book Award

Awarded on a biennial basis to the best book published on political networks in a two year period (current cycle includes books published April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2017).

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: John Patty, Chair, University of Chicago; Jennifer Hadden, University of Maryland; Elizabeth Menninga, University of Iowa

Best Conference Paper Award

Given annually to the best paper on political networks presented by a faculty person delivered at a political science conference in the previous year.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Nick Weller, Chair, University of California, Riverside; Jennifer Larson, New York University; Janet Lewis, US Naval Academy

John Sprague Award

Given annually to the best paper on political networks presented by a graduate student delivered at a political science conference in the previous year. There is a fund that supports this award and the award includes a cash award that comes from the fund.

Nomination Instructions: Self-nominations are appropriate. A committee of no fewer than three, selected by the section chair, will evaluate nominees. The award is given based the contribution of the research to the study of political networks, broadly construed. The awardees’ research can be substantive, theoretical, or methodological, so long as it meets the committee’s definition of “excellence.” The award should be given annually, as long as there is a suitable nominee.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Greg Koger, Chair, University of Miami; Nils Ringe, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mia Costa, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

SECTION 42: EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH

Formed: 2010 / Dues: $18 for students and professional members (online only version of journal); $24 for students and professional members (print and online version of journal)

The Experimental Research Organized Section of the American Political Science Association advances pedagogy, research, and scholarly contributions based on randomized or natural experiments. Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of published articles in political science that use experiments. Experimentalists are exploring topics that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago. The rapid growth, development, and celebration of experimental methods in political science presents the opportunity to share a specific vocabulary and toolkit with researchers interested in experimental methods of all kinds. The section is devoted to helping scholars develop and hone these skis and to providing a forum where research based on these techniques can be shared and discussed.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section42

Chair: Macartan Humphreys, Columbia University

Chair-Elect: Thad Dunning, University of California, Berkeley

Secretary: Betsy Sinclair, Washington University in St. Louis

Treasurer: John Bullock, University of Texas at Austin

Editor: Journal of Experimental Political Science: Eric Dickson, New York University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Conor Dowling, University of Mississippi and Amber Wichowsky, Marquette University

Executive Council: Cheryl Boudreau, University of California, Davis; Jake Bowers, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nahomi Ichino, University of Michigan

Best Book Award

Recognizes the best book published in 2016 that either uses or is about experimental research methods in the study of politics. A copy of the book should be sent to each member of the selection committee at the addresses provided below no later than April 1, 2017.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Emily Beaulieu, Chair, University of Kentucky

Best Dissertation Award

Eligible nominees will have completed a dissertation in the 2016 calendar year that utilizes experimental methods on substantive political science research, or makes a fundamental contribution to experimental methods. Nominations should come from faculty members but they need not be on the students’ dissertation committee.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Adam Seth Levine, Chair, Cornell University

Best Paper Award

Recognizes a paper that was scheduled to be presented at APSA and features experimental analysis. Chairs and discussants are especially encouraged to nominate papers, but nominations from anyone who is aware of an interesting paper prepared for presentation (as well as self-nominations) are welcome.

Nominations due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Jessica Preece, Chair, Brigham Young University

Public Service Award

Many experiments only occur thanks to the assistance of non-researchers who provide access to resources and data. This award recognizes a special form of public service, the facilitation of randomized experiments in political science by those outside the academy. Considerations in the evaluation of nominees for this award include (1) their generosity with time, resources, and data and (2) their willingness to permit research transparency (e.g., allowing researchers to publish research without regard to how the results come out).

Nomination Instructions: Researchers should send a one paragraph description of the nominee to all committee members.

Nominations Due: April 1, 2017

Award Committee: Helen Milner, Chair, Princeton University

SECTION 43: MIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP

Formed: 2012 / Dues: $5.00 for students and $10 for all other members

The purpose of this section is to bring together political scientists working on issues of migration and citizenship, promote teaching and research in the field, and encourage communication among political scientists and scholars of migration and citizenship in related disciplines, including policy and other professionals, domestically and internationally.

Website: www.community.apsanet.org/MigrationCitizenship

Co-Chairs: Kamal Sadiq, University of California, Irvine and Alexandra Filindra, University of Illinois, Chicago

Secretary: Daniel Naujoks, Columbia University and The New School

Treasurer: David Plotke, New School for Social Research

Editors: Migration and Citizenship: Marc Helbling, Social Science Research Center WZB and Kristy Belton, International Studies Association

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chairs: Maria Koinova, Warwick University and Louis DeSipio, University of California, Irvine

Executive Council: Fiona Adamson, University of London, School of African and Oriental Studies; Audie Klotz, Syracuse University; Natalie Masuoka, Tufts University; Ruxandra Paul, Amherst College; Kelsey Norman, Graduate Student Representative, University of California, Irvine; Shyam Sriram, Graduate Student Representative, University of California, Santa Barbara

Best Article Award

For the best article on migration and/or citizenship published in the previous year. Send electronic copy of an article published (i.e., printed) in 2016 to each committee member by March 31, 2017.

Nominations due: March 31, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Book Award

For the best book on Migration and/or Citizenship published in the previous year. Publishers or other nominators should send one hard copy of a book published (i.e., printed; either paperback or hardback) in 2016 to each committee member by March 31, 2017. Edited volumes are not eligible for this award.

Nominations due: March 31, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Chapter Award

For the best chapter on migration and/or citizenship published in the previous year. Send on electronic copy of a chapter published (i.e., printed) in 2016 to each committee member by March 31, 2017.

Nominations due: March 31, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Dissertation Award

This award is given for the best dissertation on migration and/or citizenship accepted in the previous year. Send one electronic copy of a dissertation accepted in 2016 and a dissertation abstract to each committee member. Nominees should also request their advisor to send an electronic letter of recommendation to the award committee chair.

Nominations due: March 31, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Paper Award

Award for best paper on migration and/or citizenship presented at the previous APSA annual meeting (either as part of a panel or poster session). Send one electronic copy of a paper presented at APSA 2016 to each committee member.

Nominations due: March 31, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 44: AFRICAN POLITICS CONFERENCE GROUP

Formed: 2013 / Dues: $10 for students and professional members

The purpose of this section is to promote recognition within professional associations of the theoretical and methodological contributions to the discipline of political scientists whose research and professional interests center largely or in part upon sub-Saharan Africa.

Website: www.africanpoliticsgroup.org

Chair: Mamoudou Gazibo, University of Montreal

Vice Chair: Laura Seay, Colby College

Secretary: Cara E. Jones, Independent Scholar and Consultant

Treasurer: Claire Adida, University of California, San Diego

Editors: APCG Newsletter: Keith Weghorst, Vanderbilt University

2017 Annual Meeting Program Co-Chairs: Claire Adida, University of California, San Diego and Cédric Jourde, University of Ottawa

Best Article Award

Nominations due: June 30, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Book Award

Nominations due: June 30, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Lynne Rienner Award for Best Dissertation

Nominations due: June 30, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

Best Graduate Student Paper

Nominations due: June 30, 2017

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 45: CLASS AND INEQUALITY

Formed: 2014 / Dues $5.00 for students and $10.00 for all other members

The Organized Section on Class and Inequality supports scholars of politics who study the political causes and consequences of economic inequality, social class stratification, and mobility and opportunity.

Chair: Nicholas Carnes, Duke University

Secretary: Meredith Sadin, Princeton University

Treasurer: Christopher Faricy, Syracuse University

Council: To be determined

Best Paper Award

Awarded to the best paper presented on the topic of economic or social class inequality at the American Political Science Association’s Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: To be determined

Award Committee: To be determined

SECTION 46: IDEAS, KNOWLEDGE, AND POLITICS

Formed: 2014 / Dues $1 for students and $9 for professionals

To understand political decisions and actions, it is necessary to study the sources and content of our political beliefs. To assess these decisions and actions, we need to study whether our political beliefs are accurate. Why do different people interpret the political world in different ways? How do they interpret either their own interests or the public interest; from what sources are these interpretations drawn; and how do these interpretations motivate political action? Given political actors’ imperfect knowledge, how do they try to approximate full knowledge of the likely consequences of their actions, and how successful are these attempts? Under what conditions do political beliefs tend to be true? These questions have tended to be neglected within political science, with the result that our understandings of political processes ae often incomplete. By addressing itself to the sources and the accuracy of our political beliefs, political epistemology seeks to fill a significant lacuna in political science and political theory.

Chair: Helene Landemore, Yale University

Secretary: Jacob Roundtree, Harvard University

Treasurer: Nick Clark, Susquehanna University

Communications Director: Paul Gunn, Goldsmiths, University of London

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: To be determined

Executive Council: Paul Gunn, Goldsmiths, University of London; Helene Landemore, Yale University; Nick Clark, Susquehanna University; Jeffrey Friedman, University of Texas, Austin; Jacob Roundtree, Harvard University; Vivien Schmidt, Boston University; Scott Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

SECTION 47: AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Formed: 2016 / Dues: $25 for students with print and electronic journal access; $20 for students for electronic-only journal access; $35 for professional members with print and electronic journal access; $30 for professional members with electronic-only journal access. Subscription to American Political Thought: A Journal of Ideas, Institutions, and Culture included in dues.

The purpose of this section is to facilitate and encourage a uniquely integrative approach to the study of politics that will put scholars of American politics, political theory, American political development, American history, philosophy, American literature, and other related fields in ongoing and fruitful conversation with one another.

Website: www.apsanet.org/section47

Chair: Benjamin Kleinerman, Michigan State University

Vice Chair: Jeremy Bailey, University of Houston

Secretary/Treasurer: S. Adam Seagrave, University of Missouri

Editor: American Political Thought: A Journal of Ideas, Institutions, and Culture: Michael Zuckert, University of Notre Dame

2017 Annual Meeting Program Chair: Paul Carrese, US Air Force Academy

Best Book Award

Chosen every year by the Section Council.

Nominations due: To be determined

Best Dissertation Award

Chosen every two years by the Section Council. The council will select award recipients from among nominations provided by the department chairs (one per department).

Nominations due: To be determined

Best Article Award

Chosen every year by the Section Council from among the articles published in the journal American Political Thought.

Nominations due: To be determined

Best Conference Paper Award

Chosen every year by the Section Council from among nominations provided by panel chairs at the APSA Annual Meeting.

Nominations due: To be determined

ALPHABETIZED LIST OF ORGANIZED SECTIONS (WITH NUMBER IN PARENTHESES)

African Politics Conference Group (44)

American Political Thought (47)

Canadian Politics (40)

Class and Inequality (45)

Comparative Democratization (35)

Comparative Politics (20)

Conflict Processes (7)

Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior (32)

European Politics and Society (21)

Experimental Research (42)

Federalism & Intergovernmental Relations (1)

Foreign Policy (31)

Foundations of Political Theory (17)

Health Politics and Policy (39)

Human Rights (36)

Ideas, Knowledge and Politics (46)

Information Technology and Politics (18)

International History and Politics (34)

International Security and Arms Control (19)

Law and Courts (2)

Legislative Studies (3)

Migration and Citizenship (43)

New Political Science (27)

Political Communication (23)

Political Economy (25)

Political Methodology (10)

Political Networks (41)

Political Organizations and Parties (5)

Political Psychology (28)

Political Science Education (29)

Politics and History (24)

Politics, Literature, and Film (30)

Presidents and Executive Politics (9)

Public Administration (6)

Public Policy (4)

Qualitative and Multi-Method Research (37)

Race, Ethnicity and Politics (33)

Religion and Politics (11)

Representation and Electoral Systems (8)

Science, Technology & Environmental Politics (15)

Sexuality and Politics (38)

State Politics and Policy (22)

Urban and Local Politics (13)

Women and Politics Research (16)