A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald contributed to an article titled Gen Z app creator hopes to empower a young generation of voters, which appeared on Bridge Detroit. As people age, they become more integrated into the political process, said McDonald, who teaches courses related to American government, political behavior and public policy. Read more.
Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Political Humor and U.S. Presidential Elections,” at the Institute of International and Security Studies of the University of Wrocław, Poland. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published co-authored book, Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency. Dr. Farnsworth is serving at the University of Warsaw in Poland as a Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.
Other recent media mentions for Farnsworth include:
Meet Virginia’s 7th District candidates (WVTF)
Stephen Farnsworth, a politics professor at the University of Mary Washington, says whoever wins Virginia’s 7th district may decide the fate of the majority in congress. “This district is really a district that Democrats can win on good days [or] Republicans can win on good days and you can expect both to put an immense amount of money into this race,” Farnsworth told Radio IQ.
With so many choices in primary races, will Virginia consider ranked choice voting? (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss
Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss contributed to an article titled “Wife Unloads Baby And Chores Onto Man During His Emergency Time Off, He Falls Apart” by Bored Panda. “Research suggests that couples tend to become more traditional after the birth of children,” Liss said. “Even couples that were egalitarian before having children are likely to revert to more traditional roles – where women do more of the household work and men do more work outside the home. Research also suggests that even when women continue to work, they still do more of the household labor and childcare, as well as the often invisible and unappreciated mental work of planning and organizing what needs to be done.” Read the article.
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Larus
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus contributed to a piece titled South China Sea Disputes for BBC News. She commented on a recent China Coast Guard attack against Philippine naval vessels. Read more.
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
Surupa Gupta, professor of Political Science and International Affairs, was invited by the Wilson Center to brief Hill staffers on the implications of the outcome of India’s 2024 parliamentary elections. The Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute, Indo-Pacific Program, and Congressional Relations office hosted the off-the-record briefing at the Capitol on June 11 2024.
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson
In advance of the 75th anniversary summit for leaders of NATO’s thirty-two member countries in July in Washington, D.C., Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson contributed to an article for Inkstick Media titled “NATO at 75: What’s Its Future?” In the article, Davidson says, “While it would be a mistake to overstate Russia’s power (its GDP is smaller than Italy’s), it does pose a real threat to European security.” Read more.
Assistant Professor and Archaeology Director Katherine Parker
Assistant Professor of Archaeology Katherine Parker’s work with her students to locate Mary Washington’s gravesite was highlighted in a Northern Virginia Magazine article titled “Searching for Mary: George Washington’s Mother.” Parker, who joined the Historic Preservation Department last year, said in the article, “I used GPR for a lot of other archaeology projects prior to being hired, and it is well-suited for finding burial sites with minimal ground disturbance. It’s definitely a technology that’s in high demand, and teaching students how to use it will serve them as they go on in their profession.” Read more.
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Mass Media and U.S. Presidential Elections,” at German-American Institute Saxony (DAI-S) in Leipzig, Germany. The talk, sponsored jointly by DAI-S, Fulbright Germany, and the American Studies Center of the University of Leipzig, was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published book, Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump. Dr. Farnsworth is serving at the University of Warsaw in Poland as a Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.
In addition, recent media mentions for Dr. Farnsworth include:
The Democratic primary in Virginia’s 10th congressional district is getting expensive. Where is all the money coming from? (WAMU)
“It’s a rare opportunity for Democrats to see an open congressional seat in the Washington suburbs, and that means that you have a huge field and a huge amount of money being spent,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington. “This may end up being one of the most expensive Democratic congressional primaries in the history of Virginia.”
https://wamu.org/story/24/06/07/virginia-10th-district-democratic-primary-campaign-spending/
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris
Executive Director of University Museums Scott Harris contributed to a WJLA News 7 Road Trippin’ segment titled “Discover the Arts and Culture of Stafford, Virginia, with Britt Waters.” Harris touted Gari Melchers Home & Studio as a great place to visit in Stafford County, along with other local gems. Watch the segment.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Parrish Waters
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Parrish Waters was installed as president of the Virginia Academy of Science during the VAS annual meeting, hosted earlier this month at the University of Mary Washington.