Nicole Kalaf-Hughes, Ph.D.
Education
- BA – University of California, Davis; Political Science and Russian
- MA – University of Kansas; Russian and East European Studies
- Ph.D. – University of California, Davis; Political Science
Research Interests
- American Political Institutions
- Representation
- Race and Gender
Biography
Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University. Her research lies at the intersection of American political institutions and representation, with work focusing on how institutional incentives affect the behavior of elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels. Recent projects explore the role of race, ethnicity, and gender in representation, collaboration, and policymaking in the U.S Congress, as well as pedagogical work on student engagement. She is the recipient of the American Political Science Association CQ Press Award for Teaching Innovation. Her work has appeared in journals including Politics, Groups, and Identities, Journal of Public Policy, Policy Studies Journal, Politics & Gender, Political Research Quarterly, and the Journal of Political Science Education.
Courses Taught
- POLS 1100 – American Government
- POLS 2100 – Exploring Political Problems
- POLS 2900 – Statistics and Research Methods
- POLS 3310 – State and Local Government
- POLS 3460 – The Presidency
- POLS 4450 – Race and Ethnic Politics
- POLS 4900 – Solving Political Problems
- POLS 6310 – Seminar in American Government
- POLS 6750 – Research Methods in Public Administration
Updated: 06/21/2025 10:32PM