MPSA - Midwest Political Science Association

09/18/2026

Opportunity to Participate in Wiki Education training: Civics & Democracy
Interested in having an impact on the upcoming midterm elections? Make sure Wikipedia is accurate and up to date! Take a FREE eight week training course that will teach you Wikipedia policies, guidelines, and best practices. These four sections meet virtually for eight sessions for one hour weekly. Deadline is this Friday, September 18th at midnight PST.
• Mondays: September 21st, 2026 - November 9th, 2026, 9:00-10:00am PT / 12:00pm-1:00pm ET. Apply here: https://wikiedu.org/courses/documenting-america-civics-and-democracy-3/
• Tuesdays: September 22nd 2026 - November 10th, 2026 - 11:00-12:00pm PT / 2:00-3:00pm ET. Apply here: https://wikiedu.org/courses/documenting-america-civics-and-democracy-1/
• Wednesdays: September 23rd 2026 - November 18th, 2026 - 9:00-10:00am PT / 12:00pm-1:00pm ET. Apply here: https://wikiedu.org/courses/documenting-america-civics-and-democracy-4/
• Thursdays: September 24th, 2026 - November 12th, 2026 - 11:00-12:00am PT / 2:00pm-3:00pm ET. Apply here: https://wikiedu.org/courses/documenting-america-civics-and-democracy-2/

In this 8-week course, subject-matter experts will improve Wikipedia’s content related to topics about US civics and democracy.

09/17/2026

The Call for Proposals for the 84th Annual MPSA Conference is now live! Submit your research proposal and plan to join us in Chicago or online, April 1-4, 2027! https://www.mpsanet.org/conference/

07/16/2026

The latest issue of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS 70:3 July 2026) is now available in the Wiley Online Library. MPSA members can view the full issue after logging in here: https://journal.mpsanet.org/american-journal-of-political-science/.

07/14/2026

The best conference takeaways don't end when the session does. Learn how thoughtful note-taking, meaningful conversations, and constructive feedback can help turn conference insights into stronger research and future collaborations. Read the latest MPSA blog: Beyond the Applauses: How Conference Insights are Beneficial for Research Practice, by: Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University

By: Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University When thinking about networking at academic conferences, […]

07/07/2026

Being the first in your family to pursue graduate education means navigating a path without a roadmap. In the latest MPSA blog, Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University, reflects on the challenges, uncertainty, and resilience that shaped her journey as a first-generation graduate student, while highlighting the importance of mentorship, community, and finding a sense of belonging in academia. It's an inspiring read for anyone considering graduate school or supporting the next generation of scholars. Read "Without a Blueprint: A First-Generation Journey to Graduate Education" here:

By: Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University My own path towards becoming a scholar […]

07/01/2026

Some of the most important moments at a conference don't happen during presentations -they happen in the hallways, over coffee, and in unexpected conversations. Discover how conferences can spark new ideas, collaborations, and lasting professional connections in the latest MPSA blog: Beyond the Presentations: Turning Points by Conference Spaces, by Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University

By: Britney Roach, M.A., Ph.D Student in the School of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University Attending the Midwest Political Science […]

06/25/2026

"Substituting the Spouse: Exploring intra and extra-household mobilisation of wives after enfranchisement" a blog by Isobel Kemp, University of Barcelona, summarizes the research that was the winner of the 2026 Midwest Political Science Association’s Sophonisba Breckinridge Award and the Richard E. Matland Award for research presented at the 2025 MPSA Annual Conference: https://www.mpsanet.org/substituting-the-spouse-exploring-intra-and-extra-household-mobilisation-of-wives-after-enfranchisement/

06/16/2026

Research opportunities can appear in unexpected places. Discover how a stop at the Verasight booth during MPSA 2026 led to nationally representative survey data. Read the latest MPSA blog, "An Exciting Opportunity with Verasight at MPSA 2026: A Free National Survey Question", By James Steur, Ph.D., Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

By: James Steur, Ph.D., Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   MPSA is an exciting venue […]

06/02/2026

Advocating for Social Science: Reflections from COSSA Advocacy Day, a new blog by MPSA Advocacy Day Travel Grant recipients, highlights their experience and underscores the importance of engagement and advocacy efforts to support the social sciences. Read it here:

By: Shamira Gelbman, PhD, Professor of Political Science, Wabash College; and Katherine M. Robiadek, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science, […]

05/20/2026

The Centrality of Civic Engagement, a blog by Lilliauna Hopkins, PhD Candidate and instructor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, highlights her experience and the importance of participating in COSSA's Advocacy Day. Read it here:

By: Lilliauna Hopkins, PhD Candidate and instructor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst The Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) hosts […]