Midwest Political Science Association
Encyclopedia
The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) is a professional association of political science
scholars and students in the United States. It was founded in 1939, and publishes the American Journal of Political Science
in conjunction with Rice University
.
In April of each year, the MPSA holds one of the largest political science
conferences
in the United States
. In 2009, more than 5,100 presenters presented almost 4,000 papers at the conference. Traditionally, the MPSA Conference is held in Chicago, Illinois at the historic Palmer House Hilton.
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
scholars and students in the United States. It was founded in 1939, and publishes the American Journal of Political Science
American Journal of Political Science
The American Journal of Political Science is published by the Midwest Political Science Association. It was formerly known as the Midwest Journal of Political Science. According to the 2008 edition of the Journal Citation Reports, its impact factor is 2.397...
in conjunction with Rice University
Rice University
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
.
In April of each year, the MPSA holds one of the largest political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
conferences
Meeting
In a meeting, two or more people come together to discuss one or more topics, often in a formal setting.- Definitions :An act or process of coming together as an assembly for a common purpose....
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In 2009, more than 5,100 presenters presented almost 4,000 papers at the conference. Traditionally, the MPSA Conference is held in Chicago, Illinois at the historic Palmer House Hilton.
Presidents of the Midwest Political Science Association
- James K. Pollock, University of Michigan, 1939
- W.H.C. Laves, University of Chicago, 1940
- Francis G. Wilson, University of Illinois, 1941
- John E. Briggs, State U. of Iowa, 1942
- Howard White, Miami University, 1943-47
- Harold Zink, DePauw University, 1948
- Llewellyn Pfankuchen, University of Wisconsin, 1949
- Harold M. Door, University of Michigan, 1950
- Charles M. Kneier, University of Illinois, 1951
- Harold M. Vinacke, University of Cincinnati, 1952
- Kirk H. Porter, State University of Iowa, 1953
- Harry W. Voltmer, DePauw University, 1954
- Asher Christensen, University of Minnesota, 1955
- Edward H. Buehrig, Indiana University, 1955 (Acting President)
- David FellmanDavid FellmanDavid Fellman was an United States law and civil liberties and advocate for academic freedom. He taught general constitutional law, administrative law and civil liberties .Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Fellman was a member of the Omaha Central High...
, University of Wisconsin, 1956 - Wilfred E. Binkley, Ohio Northern University, 1957
- Clarence A. Berdahl, University of Illinois, 1958
- Jasper B. Shannon, University of Nebraska, 1959
- Amry Vandenbosch, University of Kentucky, 1960
- Lloyd M. Short, University of Minnesota, 1961
- Richard Spencer, Coe College, 1962
- E. Allen Helms, Ohio State University, 1963
- William O. FarberWilliam O. FarberWilliam Ogden 'Doc' Farber was an influential professor at the University of South Dakota. Proteges including Tom Brokaw, Al Neuharth, Dennis Daugaard, and Pat O'Brien all credit much of their success upon the teachings of "Doc" Farber.- Early life :William O...
, University of South Dakota, 1964 - John E. Stoner, Indiana University, 1965
- Clara Penniman, University of Wisconsin, 1966
- Vernon Van Dyke, University of Iowa, 1967
- John D. Lewis, Oberlin College, 1968
- Samuel J. EldersveldSamuel J. EldersveldSamuel J. Eldersveld was an American academic, political scientist, and Democratic politician. He served as Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1957 to 1959.-Biography:...
, University of Michigan, 1969 - Merle Kling, Washington University, 1970
- John Wahlke, University of Iowa, 1971
- Leon D. Epstein, University of Wisconsin, 1972
- Doris A. Graber, University of Illinois, Chicago Circle, 1973
- Frank Sorauf, University of Minnesota, 1974
- Charles Press, Michigan State University, 1975
- Norton Long, University of Missouri, St. Louis, 1976
- Samuel KrislovSamuel KrislovSamuel Krislov is Professor of Political Science and Law at the University of Minnesota.He received his B.A. and M.A. from New York University and his Ph.D...
, University of Minnesota, 1977 - Robert Salisbury, Washington University, 1978
- John KesselJohn KesselJohn Kessel is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He is a prolific short story writer and the author of two solo novels, Good News From Outer Space and Corrupting Dr...
, Ohio State University, 1979 - Malcolm E. Jewell, University of Kentucky, 1980
- Samuel C. Patterson, University of Iowa, 1981
- Dina Zinnes, University of Illinois, 1982
- Jack Dennis, University of Wisconsin, 1983
- Lucius Barker, Washington University, St. Louis, 1984
- Elinor OstromElinor OstromElinor Ostrom is an American political economist. She was awarded the 2009 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which she shared with Oliver E. Williamson, for "her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons." She was the first, and to date, the only woman to win the prize in...
, Indiana University, 1985 - W. Phillips Shively, University of Minnesota, 1986
- Ada W. Finifter, Michigan State University, 1987
- John W. KingdonJohn W. KingdonJohn Wells Kingdon is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of Political Science at the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison....
, University of Michigan, 1988 - William Crotty, Northwestern University, 1989
- Richard Watson, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1990
- Marjorie Randon Hershey, Indiana University, 1991
- Charles O. JonesCharles O. JonesCharles O. Jones is Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a Guggenheim fellow...
, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1992 - Susan Welch, Penn State, 1993
- Lee Sigelman, George Washington University, 1994
- John Sprague, Washington University, 1995
- James Stimson, University of Minnesota, 1996
- Arlene Saxonhouse, University of Michigan, 1997
- Harold Spaeth, Michigan State University, 1998
- James L. Gibson, Washington University, 1999
- Milton Lodge, SUNY-Stony Brook, 2000
- Robert Huckfeldt, Indiana University, 2001
- Herbert Weisberg, The Ohio State University, 2002
- Lee Epstein, Washington University, 2003
- Virginia Gray, University of North Carolina, 2004
- John AldrichJohn AldrichJohn Aldrich is an American political scientist and author, known for his research and writings on American politics, elections, and political parties, and on formal theory and methodology in political science....
, Duke University, 2005