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Join ’ on 10/21 at 6PM for a virtual conversation about women's political participation. WPI Adjunct Instructor Amanda ...
10/08/2026

Join ’ on 10/21 at 6PM for a virtual conversation about women's political participation. WPI Adjunct Instructor Amanda Hunter will moderate the discussion with Viva De Vicq, Senior Researcher at Tavern Research, who conducted the survey, as they present findings from our new poll, which examines the issues shaping women voters and their political opinions leading up to the 2026 mid-term elections.
Register here: bit.ly/4xXDxXj

New from :In this week's blog, WPI adjunct instructor, Amanda Hunter, discusses the standards female candidates are he...
10/06/2026

New from :In this week's blog, WPI adjunct instructor, Amanda Hunter, discusses the standards female candidates are held to when campaigning against each other, noting “voters expect men to show traits like dominance & aggression, but they expect women leaders to show empathy & civility.” Read the full blog here: bit.ly/4hP1ZEn

New from : Dr. Rebecca DeWolf, Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at the Women & Politics Institute, draws on 19th century...
10/01/2026

New from : Dr. Rebecca DeWolf, Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at the Women & Politics Institute, draws on 19th century women's rights movements to examine how far women have come in the fight for rights but how much more work remains to be done to achieve full autonomy. Read the full blog here: bit.ly/4rMPLAQ

New from : “Historically, voters are more comfortable supporting women candidates for a deliberative body like a legi...
09/29/2026

New from : “Historically, voters are more comfortable supporting women candidates for a deliberative body like a legislature, but require more evidence women are qualified when seeking executive office like Governor,” says Amanda Hunter, WPI adjunct instructor, regarding the record number of female candidates running for governor this year. Read the full blog here: bit.ly/3V9Cje3

ICYMI: As part of WPI's Women on Wednesdays series, journalists Norah O’Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower discussed thei...
09/28/2026

ICYMI: As part of WPI's Women on Wednesdays series, journalists Norah O’Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower discussed their new book, We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America, where they explore the central but often hidden American women who helped change the course of history, presenting a fresh look at U.S. history through the lens of women with WPI Adjunct Associate Professor Jane Hall.
🎥 Watch the full replay here: https://youtu.be/B11nMpCF5sY

New from : In this week's blog, China Dickerson Kittrell, Chief Strategy Officer at ElectED DC and adjunct professor a...
09/22/2026

New from : In this week's blog, China Dickerson Kittrell, Chief Strategy Officer at ElectED DC and adjunct professor at American University's School of Public Affairs, challenges the idea that all female voters and candidates care about the same issues simply because they share a gender, emphasizing the importance of recognizing all aspects of women's identity that influence their politics. Read the full blog here: bit.ly/4rsc6TY

: Join AU School of Public Affairs’ Women & Politics Institute & SAC Kennedy Political Union on Wednesday, September 16...
08/25/2026

: Join AU School of Public Affairs’ Women & Politics Institute & SAC Kennedy Political Union on Wednesday, September 16 @ 6PM for a conversation with Norah O'Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower, authors of We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America, where they explore the central - but often hidden - American women who helped change the course of history, presenting a fresh look at U.S. history through the lens of women with WPI professor Jane Hall. Register here: https://wpi-we-the-women.eventbrite.com

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