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Rod Kiewiet is a Professor of Political Science at Caltech, with a distinguished academic career that began in 1979 as an Assistant Professor. Over the years, he has held numerous academic leadership roles, including Dean of Students and Dean of Graduate Studies. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics within political science, including American political economic history, public policy, and public finance. Kiewiet employs empirical analyses to explore questions related to formal political theory and is currently engaged in writing a book on the history of public school finance. His work emphasizes the importance of quantitative analysis in understanding complex political dynamics, including the role of sports in political contexts. Kiewiet has written four books and numerous articles, contributing significantly to the field of political science and serving on editorial boards and executive councils. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Congressional Quarterly Press Award and the Gladys M. Kammerer Award.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Professorship in Political Science with roles in leadership including Deans of various student categories.
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