Rate My Professor Stacy Ulbig

Dr. Stacy G. Ulbig is Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science at Sam Houston State University, where she has served since 2007, advancing to Associate Professor in 2009. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Political Science from Rice University in 2002, an M.A. in Political Science from Rice University in 2000, a B.A. in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas in 1996, and an A.A.S. in Legal Assisting from North Harris College in 1994. Prior to her position at Sam Houston State University, Ulbig was Assistant Professor of Political Science at Missouri State University from 2002 to 2007. She also held roles as Survey Research Coordinator at Rice University's Behavioral Research Lab and instructor positions at Houston Community College and North Harris College.

Ulbig's research specializations encompass American politics, political behavior, public opinion, parties and interest groups, and statistical methods. Her publications appear in prominent journals including PS: Political Science & Politics, American Politics Research, Public Opinion Quarterly, Social Science Quarterly, and Political Research Quarterly. Notable works include "Getting Registered and Getting to the Polls: The Impact of Voter Registration Strategy & Information Provision on Turnout of College Students" (2011, with Tamara Waggener), "The Appeal of Second Bananas: The Impact of Vice Presidential Candidates on Presidential Vote Choice, Yesterday and Today" (2010), "Voice is Not Enough: The Importance of Influence in Political Trust and Policy Assessments" (2008), "Gendering Municipal Government: Female Descriptive Representation and Feelings of Political Trust" (2007), and "Does State Political Ideology Change Over Time?" (2004, with Paul Brace, Kevin Arceneaux, and Martin Johnson). Her scholarship has earned over 640 citations. Ulbig has received major awards such as the Excellence in Teaching Award from Sam Houston State University (2011), the Department of Political Science Excellence in Teaching Award (2010), College Award for Excellence in Research from Missouri State University (2006), and College Award for Excellence in Teaching (2005). She has secured grants including a National Science Foundation Dissertation Improvement Grant and several faculty research grants. Ulbig teaches courses including Principles of American Government, Political Parties and Interest Groups, Quantitative Methods for Political Science, and Political Attitudes and Behavior.