Julie Lester
MPA Coordinator & Associate Professor
- Ph.D., American Studies
Purdue University - MA, American Studies
Purdue University - BA, Communications
University of Missouri - BA, Political Science
University of Missouri
Statement of teaching and research interests:
Dr. Lester’s teaching and research interests include public policy, state and local government, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Most recent publications or scholarly output:
- “Promoting Leadership and Civic Skill Development Through Experiential Learning” presentation at the Lilly Conference on Innovative Strategies to Advance Student Learning, August 2025, Asheville, North Carolina
- “Get LOST: Issue Frames and Local Option Sales Tax Renegotiations in 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站” presentation at the 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站 Political Science Association annual meeting, November 2024, Saint Simons Island, 蜜桃影像传媒有限公司网站
- “Teaching With and Civic Engagement to Undergraduate Students” in Teaching Democratic Ideas to Public Affairs Students: Findings and Reflections from Course Designs, Thomas A. Bryer and Timothy J. Shaffer (eds.), Routledge, 2023
Office Hours:
Tuesdays 12:00 - 2:00 virtually and Thursdays 12:00 - 3:00 in office
West Hall 2301 E