American Political Science Association
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The American Political Science Association (APSA) was founded in 1903 and is the leading professional organization for the study of political science with more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors to expand awareness and understanding of politics. The APSA publishes three journals: American Political Science Review, Perspectives on Politics, and PS: Political Science & Politics and is headquartered in Washington, DC. There are 35 organized sections of the APSA organized around research themes. Robert Axelrod of the University of Michigan is the current APSA president. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson was APSA President in 1911.
The APSA headquarters at 1527 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington, DC is a historic structure that was the home of Harry Garfield, son of assassinated U.S. President James Garfield.
The APSA presents annually the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award for "the best book on government, politics, or international affairs."[1] Sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation at Princeton University, it includes a cash prize of $5,000.
The annual APSA meeting is the world's largest gathering of political scientists and occurs on Labor Day weekend. The 2005 meeting was the largest ever with 7,200 attendees, 47 thematic divisions, 730 panels and presentations, 100 receptions, and 150 exhibitors.
Annual Meeting schedule:
2007 Aug. 30-Sept. 2: Chicago
2008 Aug. 28-31: Boston
2009 Sept. 3-8: Toronto
