Carolina Science Cafe: Relationships in Congress

Relationships and Collaborations in Congress In November’s Carolina Science Café, we’re hosting a special Election Day topic! We’ll be joined by Dr. Jason Roberts, a professor from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Political Science. He studies relationships and collaborations in Congress and will explore how friendships between members form and how they affect bipartisan collaborations and the legislative process. Stay tuned for more details! Designed for adults, Carolina Science Cafe is a free program that explores science topics making national and international headlines, offering the chance to meet the experts behind the work. This special program is hosted at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro on the first Tuesday of every month. Light appetizers are available for all attendees. About the Speaker Jason M. Roberts is a professor specializing in American political institutions, with an emphasis on the U.S. Congress. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from the University of North Alabama (1998), his M.A. in Political Science from Purdue University (2000), and his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis (2005). Prior to joining the faculty at UNC, Professor Roberts was an assistant professor of Political Science and Law at the University of Minnesota. His research interests include parties and procedures in the U.S. Congress and congressional elections. He is currently working on a project on how relationships affect collaboration in Congress. More about Dr. Roberts Carolina Science Cafe is produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and sponsored by the UNC Chapter of Sigma Xi. Morehead Planetarium and Science Center