Stephen J.

Chapman
Department of Political Science Binghamton University (SUNY) Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: (484) 221-0889 E-mail: Schapma2@binghamton.edu Home Address: 3013 Watson Blvd. Endwell, NY 13760 Website: StephenJChapman.com

Education:
Binghamton University, Doctoral Candidate, expected date of graduation: Spring 2014 Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). Ann Arbor, Michigan. Summer 2012. Courses Completed: Regression II; Rational Choice Theories of Social Science M.A., Political Science, 2012, Binghamton University M.A., Political Science, 2010, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania B.A., Political Science, 2007, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Expected Certificates Earned:

Certificate in Teaching College Writing, Writing Initiative, Binghamton University Certificate in Teaching Political Science, Political Science Department, Binghamton University

Dissertation:
Title: Partisan Effects of Policy Outputs in The United States. Committee: Michael D. McDonald (Chair), Jonathon Krasno, Greg Robinson

M.A. Thesis (ESU):

Title: Systemic and Cultural Aspects Affecting Turnout in Presidential Elections. Committee: Kimberly Adams (Chair), Patricia Crotty, Denise Thompson

Teaching/Research Experience:
Instructor of Record, Spring 2014, Introduction to American Politics, Hartwick College, Oswego, NY Research Assistant, Fall 2013-Present, Jennifer Jenson, Binghamton University Classroom Instructor, Fall 2010-Present, Writing Initiative, Binghamton University Classroom Instructor, Fall 2013, Writing Initiatives Area Based Course, The Politics of Food Classroom Instructor, Fall 2012, Writing Initiatives Area Based Course, The 2012 Election Instructor of Record, Summer 2013, PLSC 347, Public Opinion, Binghamton University Instructor of Record, Winter 2012, PLSC 111, Introduction to American Politics, Binghamton University Graduate Assistant, East Stroudsburg University Undergraduate Honors Program, Spring/Summer 2009, Kenneth Mash and Peter Pruim Teachers Assistant, Mercy Special Learning Center, Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Graduate Assistant, 2008, East Stroudsburg University Department of Political Science Teaching Assistant, Fall 2008, PLSC 317, Exploring Politics, Methods and Techniques, East Stroudsburg University

Pedagogy/Mentoring Experience:
Presented at BU Writing Initiatives Seminar on Pedagogy, Creative Ways to Teach Correct Citation, Spring 2013 Attended BU Writing Initiatives Brown Bag Session, Alternative Approaches to Class Exercises, Fall 2012 Participated in BU Writing Initiatives Orientation for New Instructors, Fall 2012 Completed Binghamton Universitys Online Pedagogy training session, Fall 2011 Attended BU Writing Initiatives Brown Bag Session, Teaching Across Genres, Spring 2011 Attended BU Writing Initiatives Brown Bag Session, Teaching the Researched Argument, Spring 2011 Attended BU Writing Initiatives Brown Bag Session, Rhetoric in the Classroom, Spring 2010 Tutor, East Stroudsburg University Political Science Department, 2007-08

Conference Presentations:
Chapman, Stephen J. Policy Location and Partisan Balance of State Institutions Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference, January 2014. Chapman, Stephen J. Cross-discipline Pedagogical Lessons: A Political Scientist Teaching Writing American Political Science Association Teaching Conference, February 2014 Chapman, Stephen J. Policy and Partisanship of State Institutions Over Time Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, April 2014 Chapman, Stephen J. and Branduse, Diana M. (2013) Serving at the Pleasure of the President: Strategic Executive Use of Corruption Prosecutions. Presented at the Northeastern Political Science Associations Annual Meeting, Philadelphia PA Chapman, Stephen J. (2013) Trustee or Delegate? The Partisan Balance of State Governments and Policy Outputs Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL Chapman, Stephen J. (2013) Information Effects and Polarization Presented at the Han-Jyun Hou Conference, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY Zingher, J., Thomas, M. S., and Chapman, S. (2012) Bipolar Partisans: The Increasing Partisan Polarization of' the U.S. Electorate, 1978-2008 Presented at the Northeast Political Science Association Conference, Boston, MA Chapman, Stephen J. and Mason, Hayley (2011) The U.S. Electoral System and the Distribution of Public Goods. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL

Working Papers:
Chapman, Stephen J. Cross-discipline Pedagogical Lessons: A Political Scientist Teaching Writing Chapman, Stephen J. Knowledge and Polarization: How Variation in Political Knowledge Plays a Role Branduse, Diana M. and Chapman, Stephen J. Using the Tools of Corruption: Partisan Bias in Corruption Cases in the United States

Academic Honors:
Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honors Society, Spring 2009 East Stroudsburg University Exceptional Academic Achievement Award, April 2008 Joseph McGee Political Science Departmental Scholarship, Fall 2007

Professional Experience:
Chief Elections Officer, Graduate Student Organization, Binghamton University, Spring 2011 Senator, Graduate Student Senate, Binghamton University, Fall 2010/Spring 2011 Organizing Fellow, Obama for America, Spring/Summer 2008, Kelly Bryne (Regional Field Director) Campus Coordinator, Northeast Pennsylvania Political Action League, Winter/Spring 2008, Audrey Bailey Hocker (President)