Dr. Brandice Canes Wrone

Professor

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Biography

Brandice Canes-Wrone is a renowned political scientist and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Her primary research interests include representation, accountability, political institutions, mass political behavior, and political economy. Canes-Wrone's scholarship has a focused examination of executive politics, highlighted by her award-winning book 'Leads Presidents, Policy, Public' (University of Chicago, 2006), which received the Richard E. Neustadt prize for the best work on the presidency. She has contributed extensively to academic literature and has co-edited 'Accountability Reconsidered', exploring the nuances of electoral accountability and media influence on political representation. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, her past appointments include faculty positions at MIT, Northwestern, and Princeton. Canes-Wrone’s commitment to understanding political dynamics is demonstrated through her leadership roles in prominent political science organizations and editorial boards.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Hoover Institution, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor of Political Science and Senior Fellow, focusing on political economy and governance.

Director

— Present

Center for Study of Democratic Politics, Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Oversaw research initiatives and academic programs addressing democratic governance.

Vice Dean

— Present

School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Led academic administration and faculty development.

Acting Vice Dean

— Present

School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Served in an interim academic leadership role.

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Courses

POLISCI 220R POLISCI 320R POLISCI 329 POLISCI 349 POLISCI 421A

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.