Thomas Worth
I am Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Olaf College. I received my Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. My research interests include gender and politics, United States foreign policy, international security, public opinion, and the measurement of gender identity. My dissertation examines the so-called "gender gap" in public opinion on the use of military force in the United States. Chapter 2 explores non-traditional ways to measure gender in survey research, focusing on how individuals identify with the concepts of masculinity and femininity. Chapter 3 examines the relationship between traditional measures of gender (man and woman) and support for war, while Chapter 4 examines the relationship between non-traditional measures of gender (masculinity and femininity) and support for war. My findings suggest that non-traditional measures of gender are a useful compliment to traditional measures of gender in understanding the relationship between gender and support for war.
I taught political science at UW–Madison for seven years, on topics ranging from international conflict resolution to US politics and government. I have experimented with many different teaching approaches and styles. As recognition for this experience, I was inducted into the UW–Madison Teaching Academy as a Future Faculty Partner, and recently received a UW–Madison College of Letters & Science 2023-24 Capstone Teaching Award. Course syllabi and a more detailed description of my teaching approach can be found under the "Teaching" tab. I also highly value disciplinary service and look forward to continuing to serve in the future. I spent three years on my department's Graduate Program Committee where I was able to advocate for policy changes to benefit graduate students in the department. From 2022-2023 I was the graduate student representative on the APSA Women, Gender, and Politics Research Section Executive Committee. In that role, I chaired the section's 2023 Public Engagement Award committee. Prior to that, I was on the selection committee for the incoming editorial board at the journal Politics & Gender.
I taught political science at UW–Madison for seven years, on topics ranging from international conflict resolution to US politics and government. I have experimented with many different teaching approaches and styles. As recognition for this experience, I was inducted into the UW–Madison Teaching Academy as a Future Faculty Partner, and recently received a UW–Madison College of Letters & Science 2023-24 Capstone Teaching Award. Course syllabi and a more detailed description of my teaching approach can be found under the "Teaching" tab. I also highly value disciplinary service and look forward to continuing to serve in the future. I spent three years on my department's Graduate Program Committee where I was able to advocate for policy changes to benefit graduate students in the department. From 2022-2023 I was the graduate student representative on the APSA Women, Gender, and Politics Research Section Executive Committee. In that role, I chaired the section's 2023 Public Engagement Award committee. Prior to that, I was on the selection committee for the incoming editorial board at the journal Politics & Gender.
Contact info:
Thomas Worth, Ph.D.
St. Olaf College
Political Science Department
514 Holland Hall, 1501 St. Olaf Ave.
Northfield, Minnesota 55057
worth3 [at] <stolaf> {dot} edu
Thomas Worth, Ph.D.
St. Olaf College
Political Science Department
514 Holland Hall, 1501 St. Olaf Ave.
Northfield, Minnesota 55057
worth3 [at] <stolaf> {dot} edu
