Women & Politics Institute

The Women and Politics Institute provides academic training to young women that encourages them to become involved in the political process and facilitates research by faculty and students that enhances our understanding of the challenges women face in the political arena.

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202-885-2903

Fax: 202-885-2967

wpi@american.edu

Kerwin Hall, Room 237

Women & Politics Institute 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United States

Director's Message

It is impossible to deny the substantial progress women have recently made in government and politics. Over the course of the last 30 years alone, the number of women in Congress has more than tripled...
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Women, Men & U.S. Politics: Ten Big Questions

"An interesting, topical approach to unpacking some of the realities of gender in American politics, using clear data and evidence in its arguments about whether our conventional wisdom is accurate or not."

- Kathy Dolan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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That's What She Said

Jen joined Anna Greenberg on her podcast, "That's What She Said", where they discussed women's political ambition and the future of women in politics.
Listen to Episode 3 here

Alice Paul Award Winners

The Women & Politics Institute is proud to announce the winners of the 2017-2018 Alice Paul Awards!
Mary-Margaret Koch - Undergraduate Recipient
Rachel Kershaw - Graduate Recipient
Amanda Fuchs Miller - Faculty Recipient
Jennifer Palmieri - Alumni Recipient

A Year in Review

The Women & Politics Institute continued to make great strides to close the gender gap in 2015 and 2016. Whether it was election commentary in the fall of 2016, or sponsoring events to call attention to women's under-representation in politics, there was seldom a quiet moment around the office. As 2017 begins, we offer you the chance to look back at some of our favorite moments of the past two years.
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