Professor Gleason received his Ph.D. in political science from Southern Illinois University in 2014. Previously, he earned bachelors degrees in political science and history from Cleveland State University.

His research focuses on how identity, particularly gender, shapes outcomes for legal actors such as judges and attorneys. Throughout his research, he emphasizes gender is not a binary distinction between men and women, rather it is a socially constructed set of expectations which governs evaluations in a host of contexts. Professor Gleason’s research is frequently collaborative, often with students. He is thrilled that three of his former coauthors/students have pursued PhDs.

Professor Gleason is firmly committed to student success. He views class as an ongoing dynamic conversation where abstract course concepts are linked to concrete real world examples. Along the way, there is an emphasis on translatable skills portable to any career such as research and effective writing.

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