Dr. Morris Fiorina

Professor

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Biography

Morris P. Fiorina is the Wendt Family Professor of Political Science and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He received his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Rochester. Fiorina has an extensive teaching career, having taught at notable institutions including California Institute of Technology and Harvard University before joining Stanford in 1998. His scholarship primarily focuses on American politics, particularly representation, public opinion, and elections. He has authored numerous articles and edited thirteen books, with significant works including 'Congress: Keystone of the Washington Establishment' and 'Disconnect: The Breakdown of Representation in American Politics'. Fiorina has served on editorial boards of several political science journals and has held key positions within various academic and professional organizations. He is a distinguished member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences, and has received multiple career achievement awards for his contributions to political science.

Research Interests

Experience

Wendt Family Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Wendt Family Professor and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.

Professor

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Professor of Political Science.

Associate Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Associate Professor of Political Science.

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Assistant Professor of Political Science.

Awards

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Career Achievement Award

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters

Courses

POLISCI 227F POLISCI 427F POLISCI 22SI POLISCI 329 POLISCI 222F POLISCI 422F

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.