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Neighborhoods Initiative Urban Affairs Review Chicago
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Faculty Scholar Detail, 2005-2006Dick SimpsonProfessor, Department of Political Science College of Liberal Arts and Sciences From Daley to Daley: The New Political Machine in Chicago Professor Simpson used his second GCI Scholar award to research and write a book – From Daley to Daley: The New Political Machine in Chicago. Producing a GCI working paper with a similar title, From Daley to Daley: Chicago Politics 1955 - 2006, Simpson begins with the recognition that in the past fifty years Chicago has been transformed socially, economically, governmentally and politically. This political transformation can be traced through contributions, aldermanic voting, election results, and government jobs and contracts. Yet, a full explanation requires considering biographical facts and social forces as well. Simpson's research begins that exploration. The Great Cities Institute Faculty Scholars Program brings UIC faculty to the institute for a year in residence to begin, further, or complete an engaged research project. Scholars are free from their formal teaching responsibilities during their term. Prospective scholars apply by submitting a proposal that is peer reviewed along three key metrics of engaged research: interdisciplinarity, partnership, and impact. GCI Faculty Scholars implement and further their own research agendas, as well as develop grant proposals, participate in the Great Cities Institute Lecture Series, and contribute to the Great Cities Institute Working Paper Series. Applications are released in the fall semester and due at the start of the spring semester. |
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