Dr. Terry Moe

Professor

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Biography

Terry Moe is the William Bennett Munro Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. His extensive research has focused on the presidency, public bureaucracy, and American political institutions. He has published influential articles such as "The New Economics of Organization" and "The Politicized Presidency," exploring the intricacies of bureaucratic structures and political control. Moe has authored several notable books, including "Presidents, Populism, and Crisis Democracy" (2020) and "Politics, Markets, and America's Schools" (1990), which examine the intersection of education and political dynamics. His contributions to political science are recognized through numerous awards, such as the Norton Long Career Achievement Award from the American Political Science Association. Over the years, he has held various academic appointments, including Chair of the Department of Political Science and has been active in research on the effects of policy on public education, highlighting the role of teachers' unions in shaping educational outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

William Bennett Munro Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Senior Fellow

1992-01-01 — Present

Hoover Institution • Stanford, California

Professor

1990-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Associate Professor

1986-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Assistant Professor

1981-01-01 — 1984-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Assistant Professor

1976-01-01 — 1981-01-01

Michigan State University •

Awards

#2021

Norton Long Career Achievement Award

2021-01-01
#2020

Legacy Award

2020-01-01
#2005

Thomas B. Fordham Prize for Distinguished Scholarship

2005-01-01
#2001

Herbert Simon Award

2001-01-01
#1983

Pi Sigma Alpha Award

1983-01-01

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.