People

Brian Lai

Brian Lai

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Learn more about Brian Lai, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Adam Lappe

Adam Lappe

Title/Position
Post Comp Fellow
Doctoral Candidate
Adam Lappe received degrees in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Missouri. His area of focus is International Relations and Conflict.
Chase LaSpisa

Chase LaSpisa

Title/Position
Doctoral Candidate
Research Assistant
Chase Laspisa is a PhD candidate in political science studying international relations and comparative politics. Her research seeks to further explore the effect that natural resources have on international conflict and cooperation.
Bridget Leary

Bridget Leary

Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Bridget graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Applied Studies and a minor in Political Science. She is interested in American politics, comparative politics, immigration legislation, and voting rights.
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Soojin Lee

Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Soojin Lee obtained an MA in Political Science and International Relations from Korea University and focuses on public interest lawyers and their mobilization of international norms to enhance domestic human rights.
Michael Lewis-Beck

Michael Lewis-Beck

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Professor
Learn more about Michael Lewis-Beck, professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Jadelyn Lopez

Jadelyn Lopez

Title/Position
Graduate Student
Jadelyn Lopez received her MA in Political Science from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. Her research interests are mainly focused on how polarization affects interpersonal relationships and political behavior.
Maria Makar

Maria Makar

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board
Learn more about Maria Makar, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Scienceat the University of Iowa.
Brendan Mapes

Brendan Mapes

Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Brendan received his MA in International Development from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, and his current research interests primarily relate to issues of power transition and multipolarity.
Nicholas Martini

Nicholas Martini

Title/Position
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Lecturer
Learn more about Nicholas Martini, a lecturer and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Ginny McCalmont

Virginia McCalmont

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board
Learn more Virginia McCalmont, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Ronald McMullen

Ronald K. McMullen

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Practice
Learn more about Ronald K. McMullen, an associate professor of practice in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Brendan Meckler

Brendan Meckler

Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Brendan received a BA in American Politics from The Honors College at Appalachian State University.
Elizabeth Menninga

Elizabeth Menninga

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Learn more about Elizabeth Menninga, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Boram Min

Boram Min

Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Boram Min earned an MA in Political Science and Public Administration from Hanyang University. Her research interests include political behavior and public opinion.
Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell

Title/Position
Professor
Collegiate Fellow
Learn more about Sara Mitchell, a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Abbey Molitor

Abigail Molitor

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board
Learn more about Abigail Molitor, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Darrell Netherton

Darrell L. Netherton

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board
Learn more about Darrell Netherton, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Eric Ngo

Eric Ngo

Title/Position
Doctoral Candidate
Tu ‘Eric’ Ngo is a PhD candidate whose interests lie in international relations, research methodology, and comparative politics.
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Madeline O'Brien

Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Madeline O’Brien is a PhD student in Political Science, specializing in International Relations and Comparative Politics.
Tracy Osborn

Tracy Osborn

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Learn more about Tracy Osborn, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Elise Pizzi

Elise Pizzi

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Learn more about Elise Pizzi, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Mac Prichard

Mac Prichard

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board
Learn more about Mac Prichard, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
William M. Reisinger

William M. Reisinger

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about William M. Reisinger, professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Margaret Reynolds

Margaret Reynolds

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board
Learn more about Margaret Reynolds, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Tom Rice

Tom W. Rice

Title/Position
Professor Emeritus
Learn more about Tom W. Rice, Reisinger, professor emeritus in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Sherlean Roberts

Sherlean Roberts

Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Sherlean Roberts received her BA in Political Science, International Affairs, and Peace Studies from Marquette University.
Rene Rocha

Rene Rocha

Title/Position
Professor
Herman J. and Eileen S. Schmidt Chair
Interim Chair, Department of American Studies
Interim Chair, African American Studies Program
Learn more about Rene Rocha, a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Joseph Rubenstein

Joseph Rubenstein

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board
Learn more about Joseph Rubenstein, a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Tim Ryan

Timothy J. Ryan

Title/Position
Alumni Advisory Board (Vice President)
Learn more about Timothy Ryan, vice president of the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.