We had a great conference in Madison last week -- so much legislative studies research to be excited about! Here's a photo of all the conference participants.

Day 2 starting off strong with a panel on Intersectionality in Legislative Politics. @noabalf.bsky.social presents research on minority women in Israeli politics.

Thank you to LSQ for sponsoring our mentoring reception!

Mid-morning panel on identity and legislative politics. Yulenni Venegas Lopez presents fascinating new research on Republican Latina candidates.

Women in Legislative Studies: Assembled!

Sharece Thrower shares new data on gender diversity among congressional committee staff — and then connects this to appropriations and oversight outcomes.

Starting off Day 1 of our annual conference with a great panel on legislative performance! Lauren Futter is presenting a formal model of welfare devolution.

How many political scientists does it take to organize a group photo?

Thinking back on great memories from our annual conference at Brown last month!

Polisky GenderSky

Fantastic lunch panel on reflections from women in REP on their paths in legislative studies.

Yeon Soo Park presents new research on public demand for LGBTQ rights in Europe:

This morning, Alison Craig explains how members of Congress actually do collaborate with each other, and then digs into the electoral implications of that collaboration.

Lauren Futter bringing formal models to the party with her work on rainy day funds!

More photos from our afternoon panel on Routes for Influence in Legislatures - Karra McCray Gibson on ideological caucuses in Congress and Paige Pellaton on career expertise and effectiveness in the California legislature.

Mia Costa presenting new survey results on occupational expertise and support for unpopular policies in legislatures.

Great research today from our panel on comparative legislative behavior!