Government Department Events 

A Conversation with Jim Margolis '93

Come listen to Jim Margolis '93 (Government major) in person as he shares his experience as a six-time Emmy Award winner - one for Veep and five for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - as well as selling pilots to Warner Brothers, Universal, Sony, and Twentieth Century Television. This event will take place on Friday, November 15, 4-5 PM in the Center for Film Studies, room 112. 

“Anti-Scientific Americans:” The Prevalence, Political Origins, and Political Consequences of Anti-Intellectualism in the U.S.

A Conversation with Matt Motta ‘13 about Anti-Scientific Americans will take place on Thursday, November 21, 12-1 PM, in the Frank Center 001. Lunch will be provided.

Anti-Scientific Americans offers new theoretical and data-driven insights into the prevalence, origins, and policy consequences of anti-intellectualism in the U.S. Building on recent theoretical advances, the book begins by conceptualizing anti-intellectualism as the dislike and distrust of scientists, academics, and other experts. It then brings together “micro-level” survey data from cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys spanning six decades, and aggregated “macro-level” data from hundreds of opinion polls dating back to the 1940s, to show that anti-intellectualism is both a pervasive and pernicious presence in American public life. 

Matt Motta is an Assistant Professor of Health Law, Policy, & Management at Boston University's School of Public Health. His research aims to identify the social and political determinants of anti-science attitudes, and investigate their health policy impact.

Political Theory Social

Calling all political theorists...Profs. Hagel and Cucharo plan to host the political theory socials during the 24-25 school year. The socials include informal conversations about graduate school, thesis work, research, and discussions on political theorists. Check back for future dates.

Pizza with a Professor

Learn about a faculty member's research and, teaching philosophies, and journey to become a professor. Pizza with a Professor is a wonderful way to get to know faculty outside the classroom over pizza. Check back for the Spring dates.