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Assistant Professor
University of Scranton
Department of Political Science
michael.catalano at scranton.edu
Hello! I am Michael Catalano. I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at The University of Scranton. I earned my PhD in Political Science at Binghamton University (2024). My research interests explore the motivations of majoritarian institutions (i.e., legislatures, executives, political parties, and nomination and selection systems) to constrain or empower courts and the implications of those actions on judicial behavior. In my teaching, I apply the study of political science in my classes to student experiences and contemporary events to make the abstract concepts tangible. This philosophy not only informs the substantive content of my courses but also how I structure the course and craft assignments. My work has been published or is forthcoming in journals, such as Political Research Quarterly, Justice System Journal, and Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy, as well as edited volumes and books .
Please feel free to explore and find out more about my Research, Teaching, and ways to Contact Me on this site. Or check out my CV.
University of Scranton
Department of Political Science
michael.catalano at scranton.edu
Hello! I am Michael Catalano. I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at The University of Scranton. I earned my PhD in Political Science at Binghamton University (2024). My research interests explore the motivations of majoritarian institutions (i.e., legislatures, executives, political parties, and nomination and selection systems) to constrain or empower courts and the implications of those actions on judicial behavior. In my teaching, I apply the study of political science in my classes to student experiences and contemporary events to make the abstract concepts tangible. This philosophy not only informs the substantive content of my courses but also how I structure the course and craft assignments. My work has been published or is forthcoming in journals, such as Political Research Quarterly, Justice System Journal, and Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy, as well as edited volumes and books .
Please feel free to explore and find out more about my Research, Teaching, and ways to Contact Me on this site. Or check out my CV.
