Congratulations,  POSC Professor Ron Schmidt!

The Frank Johnson Goodnow Award was created by the APSA Council in 1996 to honor service to the community of teachers, researchers, and public servants who work in the many fields of politics. Frank J. Goodnow, the first president of the American Political Science Association, a pioneer in the development of judicial politics, and former president of Johns Hopkins University is an exemplar of the public service and volunteerism that this award represents.

Each year the Association solicits nominations from members of the Council, former winners, and APSA members. Nominations are then considered by the Goodnow Committee which will then select a winner. Award winners are recognized at the annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, held each year as part of the APSA Annual Meeting.

Congratulations, Ron Schmidt!

Student Resource Library

POSC Library

The department of Political Science has a variety of books available for students to borrow. Stop by the department office (SSPA 257) today to check out a book!

Book List

  • Careers in International Affairs by Maria Pinto Carland
  • Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism by Joan Axelrod-Contrada (3 copies available)
  • Great Jobs for Political Science Majors by Mark Rowh (3 copies available)
  • How to Get into Law School by Susan Estrich (2 copies available)
  • How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job by Lily Madeleine Whiteman
  • Is Graduate School Really for You? by Amanda I. Seligman (3 copies available)
  • One L by Scott Turow (2 copies available)
  • Should You Really Be a Lawyer? by Deborah Schneider and Gary Belsky (2 copies available)
  • The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers by Meg Busse (3 copies available)
  • The Insider’s Guide to Political Internships: What to do once you’re in the door by Grant Reeher and Mack Mariani
  • The Political Ladder: Insider Tips on Getting a Job in Politics by Alexandra Acker-Lyons
  • Washington Internships by Deirdre Martinez