Michael Murphy
michaelpamurphy.bsky.social
Michael Murphy
@michaelpamurphy.bsky.social
Banting Postdoctoral Fellow @ Queen's (Politics/CIDP). PhD in IR/Political Theory (uOttawa). Ed Asst @ Security Dialogue. Fmr School Board Trustee. Kingstonian. FHG2231.
Publication day!!!

It was a great honour to co-edit the Palgrave Handbook on the Pedagogy of International Relations Theory, and today we are absolutely delighted to share all 894 pages of insights with the world.

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The Palgrave Handbook on the Pedagogy of International Relations Theory
This handbook is a compilation of approaches and tactics for how to teach theories of International Relations and Global Politics
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February 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Voted!
February 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
What can the climate lockdown conspiracy teach us about the philosophical challenges of “fact checking”? Click here for my latest in the Harvard Misinformation Review: misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/the-...
The climate lockdown conspiracy: You can’t fact-check possibility | HKS Misinformation Review
The climate lockdown conspiracies claim that a clandestine group of elites are planning to use climate change as a justification to enact widespread lockdowns and curtail freedoms. This conspiracy dra...
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December 12, 2024 at 8:41 PM
My latest working paper is now out with the CIGI Digital Policy Hub! This paper focuses on the possibility of Canada's quantum science and technology strategy contributing to alliance politics aims

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Canada’s Alliance Politics and the Revolution in Quantum Military Affairs
Canada has recognized the importance of the next generation of quantum technologies for a variety of applications; however, Canada’s level of public investment remains somewhat modest compared to othe...
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December 5, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Reposted by Michael Murphy
I highly recommend this volume! A great collection of articles that adds to the repertoire of the newer instructor, helping to fill the general absence of systematic training.
AVAILABLE NOW

“Teaching Political Science and International Relations for Early Career Instructors,” a collection of chapters on the unique challenges and opportunities facing early career instructors - co-edited with Misbah Hyder!

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Teaching Political Science and International Relations for Early Career Instructors
This edited collection introduces the term early career instructor (ECI) as a novel concept in understanding the experience of graduate students...
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December 3, 2024 at 3:56 PM
AVAILABLE NOW

“Teaching Political Science and International Relations for Early Career Instructors,” a collection of chapters on the unique challenges and opportunities facing early career instructors - co-edited with Misbah Hyder!

doi.org/10.1007/978-...
Teaching Political Science and International Relations for Early Career Instructors
This edited collection introduces the term early career instructor (ECI) as a novel concept in understanding the experience of graduate students...
doi.org
December 3, 2024 at 3:54 PM
That’s a wrap on classes for fall 2024! The headlines about the higher ed sector are often full of uncertainty and gloom, but this past semester has been another great reminder of how much I enjoy teaching - even at 8:30 on Monday mornings.
December 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Nice to see the 2023 KCIS volume published - including my chapter on how shifts in security studies can improve academics’ engagement with security and conflict studies
November 20, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Delighted to be at the KCIS conference today to present my research on quantum science and tech policy. #polisky
November 20, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Forthcoming at @IntRelationsJ - a rereading of Hans Morgenthau’s critique of scientism in “Scientific Man Versus Power Politics” and “Science:Servant or Master” in light of recent quantum approaches to international relations theory.
June 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM
A fantastic day in Waterloo with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Digital Policy Hub for the capstone conference for this term. My first working paper in the CIGI DPH series will be released in the coming weeks - stay tuned!
May 1, 2024 at 1:10 AM
I wrote a book!

Due out this June, “Weak Utopianism in Education” is the culmination of a multi-year project at the intersection of political theory and philosophy of education.

www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/1...
March 9, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Some great local news coverage of a couple new research projects that I will be leading at Queen’s! We will be examining issues related to emerging technology, climate change, and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

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January 26, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Does Canada’s approach to quantum in security and economic policy live up to the government’s feminist branding? See my latest in the CDN Foreign Policy Journal: doi.org/10.1080/1192... polisky
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October 22, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Reposted by Michael Murphy
ISA-Canada vous invite à soumettre des propositions spécifiquement en français pour notre conférence régionale! Nous invitons des communications individuelles et des panels complets dans des domaines d'intérêts reliés à l'étude des relations internationales.  
Date limite : 6 novembre 2023
CPSA | ACSP
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October 11, 2023 at 2:40 PM
The Canadian Political Science Association #CPSA_ASCP24 call for proposals is now open! The conference will be June 12-14 in Montreal.

@vmkitchen.bsky.social and I are looking forward to seeing your IR submissions!

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September 15, 2023 at 12:39 PM
Our first fall blackberry flower has opened, and….wow
September 3, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Walking past the majestic Theological Hall (where I taught my first tutorial class) on my way to the Queen’s Teaching Development Day 2023
August 29, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Looking forward to the start of phase three of my postdoc project tomorrow! This term, I am partnering with a selection of “case study courses” to take a deep dive into student and instructor perceptions of assessment and evaluation techniques!

Polisky
August 27, 2023 at 7:12 PM
This Fall, I will be the lead instructor on an interdisciplinary experiential learning course for fourth-year students across the Arts & Sciences at Queen’s. For more information on the “Standing Whale” project, check out the original announcement:
www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...
August 26, 2023 at 12:20 AM
During CV updating, I realized that I have now peer reviewed over 50 journal articles. Do we celebrate reviewing milestones?
August 25, 2023 at 12:32 PM
First post on the new platform is a good news story - it’s been a great summer for cherry tomatoes!
August 24, 2023 at 1:57 PM