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- 1November elections unlikely to ease pressure on US scientists▼November elections may bring little relief for scientists beleaguered by Trump
A report from the American Association for the Advancement of Science argues that the November elections may offer little relief for researchers beleaguered by Trump administration policies. Scientists have faced funding cuts, weakened climate and environmental protections, and political interference in research. The piece suggests that even if election outcomes shift the political balance, reversing damage to federal science agencies would take considerable time and would not be automatic.
- 2Political Science Association Names 2026 Contingent Faculty Award Winners▼Meet the 2026 Contingent Faculty Award Winners for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching, or Leadership in the Profession
The American Political Science Association has announced the winners of its 2026 Contingent Faculty Awards, honoring contingent and adjunct faculty for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and leadership in the profession. The announcement introduces the award recipients through the association's news outlet, recognizing contributions from instructors often underrepresented in academic honors.
- 3APSA Opens Teaching & Learning Conference Awards and Travel Grants▼Now Open! APSA Teaching & Learning Conference Awards and Travel Grants | Deadline: November 16, 2026
The American Political Science Association has opened applications for awards and travel grants for its Teaching & Learning Conference. Applications are due by November 16, 2026. The grants are aimed at helping political science educators attend the conference, which focuses on teaching practices and professional development in the discipline.