Dr. Alison Mcqueen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alison McQueen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science with a courtesy appointment in History at Stanford University. Her research primarily focuses on early modern political theory, political history, and international relations. McQueen's book, "Political Realism Apocalyptic," published by Cambridge University Press in 2018, examines the responses of canonical political realists, including Niccolò Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, and Hans Morgenthau, to the hopes and fears surrounding the end of the world. She is also working on a book project entitled "Absolving God: Hobbes’s Scriptural Politics," which investigates the changes in Hobbes's scriptural argument strategies over time. McQueen has received several honors, including the Dean’s Award for Achievement in Teaching at Stanford University and the Janice N. Milton J. Esman Graduate Dissertation Prize from Cornell University. She has held various academic appointments and is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Political Science Association. McQueen is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students in the field of political science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA

Teaching and conducting research in political science with a focus on early modern political theory.

Awards

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Dean’s Award for Achievement in Teaching

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Janice N. Milton J. Esman Graduate Dissertation Prize

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Leo Strauss Award

Courses

COLLEGE 102 ETHICSOC 131S POLISCI 131L ETHICSOC 432X POLISCI 432R POLISCI 209 POLISCI 339 ETHICSOC 190 PHIL 178 ETHICSOC 195 POLISCI 333M

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.