Political Science and Criminal Justice Faculty and Staff
Here for You
One of our department's main focuses is student-professor interaction. Whether it be through classroom lectures, student-faculty collaborative research or sitting in office hours discussing current events — we're here for you. No matter where you are in your political science or criminal justice degree, our faculty and staff are ready to help.
Dr. Peterson’s primary areas of teaching are US national elections, voting behavior, conspiracy theories, and political media. In addition, he teaches occasionally courses on tribal politics and political scandals. His current research is focused in two areas: looking at shifts in voter perceptions of the major political parties in the 21st century, and examining the impact of tribal gaming on voter behavior.
MWF 12:00-1:00
and by appointment/Email
Ali R. Abootalebi is a Middle Eastern and Global Studies Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. His research and teaching interests include the Politics of the Middle East, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, Iran, US foreign policy, State-Society Relations, and Democracy in the Middle East.
Jordan Hamzawi joined the department in 2024. He teaches classes on comparative politics and international relations, particularly in relation to Japan and East Asia. His research is focused on electoral and party systems, voting behavior, and the intersection of domestic politics and foreign policy.
Mondays & Wednesdays 11am - 12pm
126 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Tuesday 11-12
and by appointment
Dr. Kincaid teaches as an Associate Professor in the Political Science Department. She concentrates on State and Local Politics as an area of academic interest, informed by twenty five years of elected political office in local government.