Adam Rutkowski -

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs

Adam Rutkowski is a PhD student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on the American judicial system. Further, he is the Fellow of Liberty, Citizenship, and Rights for UGA’s American Founding Group. As the AFG’s fellow, Adam coordinates the group’s numerous activities.

Education

B.A., Augusta University, Political Science, 2017

Of Note

Fellow, American Founding Group, University of Georgia (2017-present)
Gloria Story Dittus Scholarship, Augusta University (2016)
Katherine Reese Pamplin Scholarship, Augusta University (2013-2017)
Member of Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
Member of Phi Kappa Phi
Summa Cum Laude graduate, Augusta University

Research Interests

My research concentrates on the American judicial system. I am particularly interested in judicial decision-making at the federal and state levels and constitutional interpretation.

Selected Publications

“Biggest Loser? Obama’s Administrative Agencies and the U.S. Supreme Court.” 2017. Questions in Politics 4(2017): 81-105. (With Allison Vick, Martha H. Ginn, and Lance Hunter)