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Wendy Whitman Cobb

Associate Professor of Political Science, Cameron University
I received a BA in political science (summa cum laude and university honors) and an MA in political science from the University of Central Florida. I received a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Florida where my research focused on the intersection of political institutions and public policy. I have authored several books including Unbroken Government: Success and Failure in Policymaking (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013), The Politics of Cancer: Malignant Indifference (Praeger, 2017), and The CQ Press Career Guide for Political Science Students (CQ Press, 2017). My research has also appeared in journals including Congress and the Presidency, Space Policy, and the Journal of Political Science Education. I am currently an associate professor of political science at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

Apr 12, 2025 10:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation...

Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit − a feat 15 years in the making

Jan 17, 2025 14:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology Business

Just past 2 a.m. Eastern time on Jan. 16, 2025, a new rocket blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. By reaching orbit, Blue Origins New Glenn rocket launch has marked a milestone for a...

Boeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight

May 03, 2024 00:00 am UTC| Business

If all goes well late on May 6, 2024, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will blast off into space on Boeings Starliner spacecraft. Launching from the Kennedy Space Center, this last crucial test for Starliner...

SpaceX launches most powerful rocket in history in explosive debut – like many first liftoffs, Starship's test was a successful failure

Apr 21, 2023 04:42 am UTC| Technology

On April 20, 2023, a new SpaceX rocket called Starship exploded over the Gulf of Mexico three minutes into its first flight ever. SpaceX is calling the test launch a success, despite the fiery end result. As a space policy...

Space Science Series

Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting US sanctions threaten the future of the International Space Station

Feb 26, 2022 10:01 am UTC| Science

New U.S. sanctions on Russia will encompass Russias space agency, Roscosmos, according to a speech U.S. President Joe Biden gave on Feb. 24, 2022. In response to these sanctions, the head of Roscosmos on the same day...

Space tourism – 20 years in the making – is finally ready for launch

May 09, 2021 10:11 am UTC| Science

For most people, getting to the stars is nothing more than a dream. On April 28, 2001, Dennis Tito achieved that lifelong goal but he wasnt a typical astronaut. Tito, a wealthy businessman, paid US$20 million for a seat...

The International Space Station at 20 offers hope and a template for future cooperation

Nov 08, 2020 11:10 am UTC| Science

On Nov. 2, 2020, the International Space Station celebrated its 20th anniversary of continuous human occupation. With astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world working together, the ISS has demonstrated humankinds...

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Economy

South Korea to Increase EV Subsidies Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

South Korea announced plans to significantly increase subsidies for electric vehicles next year, aiming to support its auto sector as it faces ongoing challenges from U.S. trade tariffs. According to a government statement...

South Korea, U.S. Finalize New Trade and Security Agreements

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday that South Korea and the United States have finalized a joint fact sheet outlining key agreements on trade and security following his summit with U.S. President...

Oil Prices Rebound as U.S. Sanctions on Russia Offset Oversupply Concerns

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from a three-week low and erasing much of their recent declines. The rebound came as traders grew more confident that strict U.S. sanctions on major Russian oil...

Trump Administration Reverses Biden-Era Restrictions on Alaska Oil and Gas Development

The Trump administration has formally reversed a key Biden-era regulation that restricted oil and gas drilling across a large portion of Alaskas National Petroleum Reserve, a move that aligns with President Donald Trumps...

Thailand’s Economy Faces Sharp Slowdown Amid Weak Consumption and Domestic Uncertainty

Thailands economic growth likely slowed significantly in the third quarter as weakening household spending and domestic uncertainty overshadowed strong export performance, according to a recent Reuters poll. Economists...

Politics

BBC Issues Apology to Trump Over Edited Documentary Amid Legal Threats

The BBC has issued a personal apology to U.S. President Donald Trump after his legal team accused the broadcaster of defamation over an edited clip used in its 2024 Panorama documentary. The programme, which aired days...

Banks Seek Dismissal of Lawsuits Alleging They Enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s Trafficking

Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon have asked a federal judge to dismiss recently filed lawsuits accusing them of knowingly assisting Jeffrey Epsteins sex-trafficking activities by maintaining banking...

U.S. and Switzerland Move Toward Major Tariff Reduction Deal

The United States and Switzerland are nearing a trade agreement that could significantly reduce President Donald Trumps 39% tariffs on Swiss imports, according to officials from both countries. The potential deal,...

U.S. to Lift Select Tariffs on Latin American Imports to Lower Food Prices

The United States announced it will lift tariffs on specific foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and El Salvador as part of new framework agreements designed to expand market access for U.S....

U.S. Reviewing Brazil’s Tariff Proposal, Response Expected Soon

The United States is currently evaluating a negotiation proposal submitted by Brazil regarding recently increased tariffs, and a formal response is expected in the coming days, according to Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro...

Science

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

SpaceX’s Starship Completes 11th Test Flight, Paving Way for Moon and Mars Missions

SpaceX has successfully launched its 11th Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas, marking another milestone in Elon Musks ambitious plan to create a fully reusable spacecraft for missions to the Moon and Mars. The test...

FDA Adds Fatal Risk Warning to J&J and Legend Biotech’s Carvykti Cancer Therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the safety labeling for Carvykti, the multiple myeloma therapy developed by Johnson Johnson and Legend Biotech, to include a warning about a rare but potentially...

Technology

Google Proposes Ad Tech Changes to Address EU Antitrust Penalty

Google has submitted a set of proposed changes to its advertising technology operations in response to the European Commissions 2.95 billion ($3.42 billion) antitrust fine, aiming to resolve the case without being forced...

Amazon, Microsoft, and Anthropic Reportedly Support New U.S. Legislation Targeting Nvidia’s China Chip Exports

Amazon is reportedly aligning with Microsoft in supporting new U.S. legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on Nvidias ability to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. According to a recent Wall...

Federal Judge Allows Musk’s X Corp to Move Forward With Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple and OpenAI

Elon Musks X Corp has been granted the green light to move ahead with its antitrust lawsuit targeting Apple Inc. and OpenAI, after a federal judge in Texas rejected motions to dismiss the case. The decision, issued...

Verizon to Slash 15,000 Jobs as New CEO Launches Major Restructuring

Verizon is preparing for its largest round of layoffs in company history, with plans to cut roughly 15,000 U.S. jobs as part of a major restructuring push under new CEO Dan Schulman, according to a source familiar with the...

Baidu Introduces New AI Chips to Boost China’s Domestic Computing Power

Baidu has announced two new artificial intelligence chips designed to strengthen Chinas access to advanced, cost-efficient, and locally controlled computing power. The launch comes as ongoing U.S.China tensions continue to...