Professional Development Seminar
What is it? This effort is designed to provide a foundation of support, information, and guidance to our colleagues at all stages of their careers, from graduate school to university administration. Women are asked to do more on every level in academic life, yet face continuous obstacles to career development and equal compensation, and these barriers are intensified for our colleagues of color. Each of our panels addresses key facets of academic and scholarly life. It is our hope that the end result is a long lasting network that encourages advancement of women in political science.
When does it meet? Once a month during the academic year at 2pm ET. (Schedule below!)
How can I attend? The seminar will be held virtually via zoom. To attend, you'll need to "register" (for free) to get the link to the zoom. We'll have a zoom registration set up for each seminar. Video viewing will be available upon request for 30 days after the seminar (with approval of panelists). Please make your video request in the registration form below or email womeninlegislativestudies (at) gmail.com.
Seminar Coordinators: Amber Mackey (University of Virginia) and Young-Im Lee (California State University, Sacramento).
When does it meet? Once a month during the academic year at 2pm ET. (Schedule below!)
How can I attend? The seminar will be held virtually via zoom. To attend, you'll need to "register" (for free) to get the link to the zoom. We'll have a zoom registration set up for each seminar. Video viewing will be available upon request for 30 days after the seminar (with approval of panelists). Please make your video request in the registration form below or email womeninlegislativestudies (at) gmail.com.
Seminar Coordinators: Amber Mackey (University of Virginia) and Young-Im Lee (California State University, Sacramento).
Academic Year 2025-2026:
December 12 - Academic Entrepreneurship: Launching and Leading Centers, Labs, and Institutes
Presenters: Anna Mahoney (Executive Director of the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy; Dartmouth College), Laura Dean (Director of the Human Trafficking Research Lab; Millikin University) and Stella Rouse (Director of the Hispanic Research Center; Arizona State University)
Abstract: Please join us to learn practical strategies for launching, growing, and leading high-impact academic centers, labs, and institutes.
Register here!
November 14 - Reinvigorate Your Teaching: Smart Grading, Ungrading, and Classroom Innovation
Presenters: Kirsten Taylor (Dean, Evans School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Berry College) and Elizabeth Oldmixon (Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Curriculum; James Madison University)
Register here!
October 10 - Getting Organized
Presenters: Shiri Noy (Denison University) and Jennifer Piscopo (Royal Holloway University of London)
Abstract: Feeling overwhelmed by projects, deadlines, or endless files? Join us to learn strategies to manage your time, projects, and documents so you can spend more energy getting things done—not searching for them.
Register here!
September 19 - Winning Grants Big and Small: Strategies for Strong Applications
Presenters: Alice Kang (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Kenicia Wright (Arizona State University), Young-Im Lee (California State University, Sacramento)
Abstract: Join us for a conversation about how to win funding for your work, from large NSF awards to small APSA grants. We will discuss how to tailor your applications for grants and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.
Register here!
August 22 - From Idea to Impact: Writing Your First (or Next) Academic Book
Presenters: Cecilia Josefsson (Uppsala University), Christina Xydias (Bucknell University), and LaGina Gause (University of California - San Diego)
Abstract: Starting to work on your first (or next) book manuscript? Join us for book-specific writing tips and advice about how to best advertise your work!
Register here!
See professional development seminar topics for past academic years here.
December 12 - Academic Entrepreneurship: Launching and Leading Centers, Labs, and Institutes
Presenters: Anna Mahoney (Executive Director of the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy; Dartmouth College), Laura Dean (Director of the Human Trafficking Research Lab; Millikin University) and Stella Rouse (Director of the Hispanic Research Center; Arizona State University)
Abstract: Please join us to learn practical strategies for launching, growing, and leading high-impact academic centers, labs, and institutes.
Register here!
November 14 - Reinvigorate Your Teaching: Smart Grading, Ungrading, and Classroom Innovation
Presenters: Kirsten Taylor (Dean, Evans School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Berry College) and Elizabeth Oldmixon (Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Curriculum; James Madison University)
Register here!
October 10 - Getting Organized
Presenters: Shiri Noy (Denison University) and Jennifer Piscopo (Royal Holloway University of London)
Abstract: Feeling overwhelmed by projects, deadlines, or endless files? Join us to learn strategies to manage your time, projects, and documents so you can spend more energy getting things done—not searching for them.
Register here!
September 19 - Winning Grants Big and Small: Strategies for Strong Applications
Presenters: Alice Kang (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Kenicia Wright (Arizona State University), Young-Im Lee (California State University, Sacramento)
Abstract: Join us for a conversation about how to win funding for your work, from large NSF awards to small APSA grants. We will discuss how to tailor your applications for grants and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.
Register here!
August 22 - From Idea to Impact: Writing Your First (or Next) Academic Book
Presenters: Cecilia Josefsson (Uppsala University), Christina Xydias (Bucknell University), and LaGina Gause (University of California - San Diego)
Abstract: Starting to work on your first (or next) book manuscript? Join us for book-specific writing tips and advice about how to best advertise your work!
Register here!
See professional development seminar topics for past academic years here.
