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Tips on How to Write a NSF Social Science Proposal with Dr. Carol Mershon

May 17, 2013
Dr. Carol Mershon

Are you interested in applying for a NSF grant? If so, Dr. Carol Mershon, an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia and a former NSF program directorfor a free luncheon, where s...

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Spring Fling

May 16, 2013
Spring Fling

The Science, Technology and Society program will host a “Spring Fling” on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at 1st Floor Gallery of the Intercultural Center (30 S. 33rd Street). The Spring Fling is an opport...

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History and Politics Department Head Explores the Future of Same-Sex Marriage in the U.S.

May 14, 2013
Scott Barclay

With Minnesota’s Senate becoming the 12th governing body to pass a same-sex marriage bill in the United States, Dr. Scott Barclay weighs in on the third of the nation that’s making strides towards gender and sexual equal...

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Finding Galileo Galilei

May 06, 2013
Students in front of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy

In the spirit of this year’s Great Works Symposium theme, “Frontiers in Science,” Dr. Jonathon Seitz and Dr. Lloyd Ackert from the Department of History and Politics co-led a winter course entitled "Cel...

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Drexel Engages Science and Technology Communities at Philadelphia Science Festival and Philly Tech Week

April 17, 2013
Philadelphia Science Festival

As part of city’s vibrant scientific and technological community, Drexel University will play a big role in the 2013 Philadelphia Science Festival and Philly Tech Week on April 18-28. From a 29-story video game, to...

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The History & Politics Department Presents:  
Arab Springs: The Heavy Burden the Middle East Conflict Has Imposed on Both Arabs & Israelis

April 09, 2013
Arab Springs Flyer

The Middle East Conflict has imposed heavy burdens on both Arabs and Israelis, but in a year when violence has erupted across many lands in this region for other reasons, it might be time not only to audit the costs of t...

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Science and Technology Studies: A Discussion with Dr. Giuseppina Pellegrino

April 01, 2013
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We are delighted that Dr. Pellegrino, current President of the Italian Society for the Study of Science and Technology will be on campus Thursday, April 4th, to give two talks. These events are sponsored by Drexel's STS ...

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Q&A with Bill Rosenberg: The GOP Seeks a New Way Forward

March 27, 2013
Republican Elephant Icon

After a difficult election season that ended with Mitt Romney's loss to President Barack Obama, the Republican National Committee’s Growth and Opportunity Project released a report last week calling on the party to...

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The London Trip: History & Politics Seniors Dive into Research

March 18, 2013
Students at Big Ben

The Department of History and Politics added a new international experience to its Senior Thesis Program this year. Over winter break, seven history seniors and their thesis advisor, Dr. Lloyd Ackert, travelled to Londo...

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Q&A with George Ciccariello-Maher: The Death of Hugo Chávez

March 07, 2013
Hugo Chavez

Hugo Chávez, longtime president of Venezuela and one of the most polarizing figures in world politics, passed away on Monday after a long battle with cancer. In the wake of his passing, the reaction from Venezuela...

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Learning from Sandy: Is Philadelphia Prepared for the Next Natural Disaster?

February 21, 2013
Hurricane Sandy at the Jersey Shore

The past 10 years were the costliest in U.S. history with regard to natural disasters. Hurricane Sandy left 131 Americans dead, more than 6 million without power and $50 billion worth of damages, making it the second mos...

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Workshop on the Ethics and Methods of Conducting Research in a Digital Age

February 20, 2013
Life Online Workshop

Drexel's Science, Technology and Society program will host a free, day-long workshop, "Life Online: The Ethics and Methods of Conducting Research in a Digital Age," on Thursday, March 14, 2013, 9 AM- 3 PM, in the Sky Vie...

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The Failure of Rape Law Reform

February 15, 2013
Up Against the Wall

Debates about the term “legitimate rape” and whether or not a woman’s body can prevent rape have permeated media coverage in recent months, shedding light on the fact that views about sexual assault vic...

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Q&A with Bill Rosenberg: The Second Inauguration of President Barack Obama

January 22, 2013
President Barack Obama Inauguration 2013

Presidential inaugurations have been a part of American politics since the election of our first president. Though the ceremonial aspects vary from term to term, the tradition still remains mostly the same....

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Q&A with Dr. George Ciccariello-Maher: Hugo Chávez, Cancer and the Future of Venezuela

December 13, 2012
Hugo Chavez

With more news breaking this week about Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s ongoing battle with cancer, DrexelNow checked in with George Ciccariello-Maher, an assistant professor in Drexel’s Department of History...

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Revelations from the Field: Corrigan Puts Theory into Practice

November 20, 2012
Dr. Rose Corrigan

Dr. Rose Corrigan’s story of how she came to study what she studies and teach what she teaches is a beautiful answer that should inspire both faculty and students: her work and her teaching are fueled by her &ldquo...

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Q&A with Bill Rosenberg: 2012 Election Results

November 08, 2012
President Obama Wins Re-Election

Tuesday night’s election results declared incumbent President Barack Obama the victor after a long—and often bitter—campaign season. DrexelNow spoke with Dr. Bill Rosenberg of the College of Arts and Sc...

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50 Academic Institutions Represented at Inaugural MALSA Conference

October 22, 2012
Inaugural MALSA Research Conference

Drexel University hosted the Mid-Atlantic Law and Society Association's (MALSA) inaugural research conference on October 19-20, 2012. Over 125 participants from 50 academic institutions came together to address "Law, Soc...

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Oct 15th Panel to Discuss "Issues at Stake"

October 11, 2012
Drexel Votes Election Panel Flyer

Which issues will most influence your decision for a presidential candidate? Which issues are of most concern to Philadelphians? With the presidential election quickly approaching, Drexel University will host “Elec...

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Q&A with Dr. Bill Rosenberg: Presidential Debate

October 11, 2012
Mitt Romney and President Obama at the first Presidential Debate

In early October, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney met onstage for this election season’s first presidential debate. The debate was moderated by journalist Jim Lehrer and foc...

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Q&A With History & Politics’ Dr. Kelly Joyce

October 10, 2012
Kelly Joyce

The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes Dr. Kelly Joyce to the Department of History and Politics. Joining us from the College of William and Mary where she served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Joyce will lead Dre...

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Political Scientist Discusses Venezuelan Presidential Race and More

September 26, 2012
George Ciccariello-Maher

Assistant Professor of Political Science, George Ciccariello-Maher, has divided his scholarly attention in 2012 between contentious issues at home and an anticipated election abroad.  First, Ciccariello-Maher contri...

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Q & A with Scott Knowles: The Politics of Hurricane Isaac

August 30, 2012
Hurricane Isaac

The prospect of dangerous winds, flooding and fire have been ominously looming over the Gulf Coast, but the level of destruction to the southern U.S. is not the only aftermath many Americans are awaiting from the storm d...

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Students Travel to 2012 Paralympics in London as Part of “Perspectives on Disability” Class

August 23, 2012
View of the Olympic Stadium in London

Nine Drexel University students will travel to London from August 31 through September 8 to see the 2012 Paralympic Games, as part of the travel-integrated course Perspectives on Disability, the fourth course in...

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Political Scientist Bill Rosenberg Discusses Pennsylvania’s New Voter ID Law and State’s Role in Presidential Election

August 13, 2012
Bill Rosenberg

Professor Rosenberg has recently served as a commentator for numerous media outlets, including MSNBC’s Jansing and Company, WPEB 88.1 FM, EBRU TV News, and CBS 3 TV Philadelphia News....

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Department Head Scott Barclay named Williams Senior Scholar of Public Policy

August 10, 2012
Scott Barclay

History and Politics' department head Scott Barclay has been named a Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law...

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2012 Phi Alpha Theta Induction

July 25, 2012
Phi Alpha Theta logo

The Department of History and Politics would like to congratulate the new inductees of Phi Alpha Theta, the national History honors society!...

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To Protect the Precious Boon of Liberty: African Americans and Meanings of Post-War Citizenship in Boston, Massachusetts, 1865-1870.

May 10, 2012
Civilwarspeaker

Millington Bergeson-Lockwood is an adjunct assistant professor in the History and Art History Department at George Mason University. Join us for his lecture on Thursday, May 17th, 2012!

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Political Scientist Bill Rosenberg Comments on the Republican Primary and Presidential Election

April 27, 2012
Bill Rosenberg

Dr. Rosenberg has recently served as a commentator on the Republican Primary and presidential election by appearing on multiple news shows including CBS 3 and Fox News.

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Meet Our New Faculty Members!

April 24, 2012
new-faculty

The Department of History and Politics would like to welcome three new faculty members. Read their Q&A's and learn more about them!

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2012 CoAS Research Day Winners

April 04, 2012
Research Day 2012

Student scholars in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences presented their research at the annual College of Arts and Sciences Research Day on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in Behrakis Grand Hall.

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History & Politics Department Head Elected to LSA Board

December 06, 2011
Scott Barclay - Department Head of History and Politics at Drexel University

Scott Barclay, Ph.D., professor and head of the Department of History and Politics, has been elected to the Law and Society Association’s Class of 2014 Board of Trustees.

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Drexel’s George Ciccariello-Maher Weighs in on Occupy Movement

November 21, 2011
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Over the last several months, protesters have been gathering far and wide as part of the Occupy movement, a recent wave of national, socioeconomic demonstrations cropping up from Philadelphia to Oakland.

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Confederate Reckoning

October 31, 2011
McCurry

Join us on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in room 301 Main (32nd and Chestnut Streets) for a talk with Dr. Stephanie McCurry from the University of Pennsylvania!

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NBC10 presents: Ask The Mayor!

September 26, 2011
nbc10

Do you have an idea or an issue you want to get in front of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter? Now's your chance on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:00 pm!

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2011 History Honor Society Induction

June 07, 2011
phi alpha theta logo

On May 25, 2011, the Department of History & Politics was pleased to announce eight new members to Drexel's Omega Rho chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national History honors society.

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Political Science Best Paper Award

April 04, 2011
Jobs and opportunities

prize is awarded to a student who has completed an outstanding piece of significant written work for a course offered from Spring 2010 through Winter 2011! Deadline: 4/15/11...

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Now accepting submissions! CoAS research day Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

February 18, 2011
2011 CoAS Research Day

All CoAS students are encouraged to submit their work!

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A People's History of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution

February 17, 2011
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Professor George Ciccariello-Maher will give a lecture on Venezuela's "Bolivarian Revolution" on Wednesday, February 23rd. For further details, click "read more" !

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Student Opportunities - deadlines approaching

January 06, 2011
Jobs and opportunities

New external job opportunities for students. Deadlines are quickly approaching. Apply now!

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Department Head Search

August 20, 2010

The Department of History & Politics at Drexel University seeks a candidate for the position of Department Head.

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Amy Slaton and Mary Ebeling Receive Grant

August 01, 2010

COAS faculty members have received a grant from the National Science Foundation for their project, "Two-Year Colleges and the Invention of Nano-Labor: Between Promise and Possibility."

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Professor in the Department of History & Politics featured on NPR

June 17, 2010
NPR

Professor Amy Slaton was featured on The Takeaway on NPR.

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Dr. Kali Gross quoted in the Philadelphia Tribune

April 01, 2010

Dr. Kali Gross, Associate Professor and Director of Africana Studies, Department of History & Politics, was quoted in the Philadelphia Tribune about the Black Power Series held at Drexel University in...

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Dr. Kali Gross Presents a Paper

April 01, 2010

Dr. Kali Gross, Associate Professor and Director of Africana Studies, Department of History & Politics, presented on a panel for “Race, Gender and Morality in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries” at the 34t...

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Dr. Amy E. Slaton Publishes Book

February 01, 2010

Dr. Amy E. Slaton, Associate Professor in the Department of History & Politics, published “Race, Rigor, and Selectivity in U.S. Engineering: The History of an Occupational Color Line” with Harvard University P...

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Dr. Robert Zaller Appears in the Movie Art of the Steal

February 01, 2010

Dr. Robert Zaller, Professor of History, appears as an expert commentator (and action participant) in The Art of the Steal, a documentary on the Barnes Foundation which, after its premiere at the Toronto and New Y...

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Dr. Jonathan Seitz presented at History of Science Society's Annual Meeting

February 01, 2010

Dr. Jonathan Seitz, Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of History & Politics, presented "Franciscans at the Boundaries of the Natural and the Permissible in Early Modern Venice" at the annual meeti...

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Dr. Robert Zaller Publishes Book

January 01, 2010

Dr. Robert Zaller, Professor of History, has published The Classic Historians, a book of readings from Herodtus to the present, with Linus Publications....

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Dr. Robert Zaller Awarded Gemini Prize

January 01, 2010

Dr. Robert Zaller, Professor of History, is the co-recipient of the Gemini Prize in Poetry, awarded by Philadelphia Poets magazine....

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