APSA’s Public Engagement Program promotes dialogue between political scientists and the public to foster better understanding of political science and share insights from the discipline with broad audiences. The program supports political scientists with resources, training, and opportunities to share their research. 

APSA Resources

• Public Engagement Resource Library: Find a collection of materials including articles on public engagement, guides to communicating academic research, and handbooks on using social media.
• Public Engagement Basics: Learn general pointers for communicating political science research to the public, liaising with the media, briefing policymakers, and using social media.

For the Media

• Resources for the Media: The APSA offers a range of resources to support the work of the media, including a program to connect with a political science expert, fellowships for journalists, publications from the discipline, and more.
• Women Also Know Stuff: This public listing of more the 1,200 scholars of political science, government, and policy provides a list of experts by subject area. The listing can help users fill panels, provide commentary for the media, or find opportunities to collaborate. 
• People of Color Also Know Stuff:  This public listing, inspired by Women Also Know Stuff, is a searchable database of scholars of color. The site amplifies the scholarship and successes of scholars of color, connects media with experts, and fosters collaboration between researchers.  

For the Public

• Resources for the Public: Learn more about political science and hear the latest news from the discipline through our resources for the public.
• Events at APSA: The American Political Science Association’s public engagement program hosts thought-provoking public events featuring political scientists from across the discipline. Most events take place at APSA’s headquarters, located at Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. Sign up here to join APSA’s events mailing list, and we’ll notify you of upcoming events.