Department of Political Science

Tuckness named chair of the Department of Political Science
Alex Tuckness, professor, director of graduate education and Whitaker-Lindgren Faculty Fellow in Political Science, begins his five-year term on July 1.

June 30, 2022
LAS alumnus recounts extraordinary undergraduate experience
During his freshman year at Iowa State University, Tom Hall (’15 political science) was one of three veterans in the country playing NCAA Division I football.

May 31, 2022
Political scientist sheds light on Russia’s war with Ukraine
A 2021 study by Scott Feinstein, assistant professor of political science, seemingly predicted Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine in February, and offers insight into Vladimir Putin's political strategy.

May 9, 2022
LAS student named Truman Scholar
Natalia Ríos Martínez, senior in political science, international studies and public relations, was selected from 705 candidates nationwide.

April 14, 2022
Richard Mansbach receives the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award
Richard Mansbach, a professor in the Department of Political Science, has been awarded the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Studies Association (ISA)-Midwest Region. The Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award was created in 2000 and is given annually to a scholar who has significantly influenced the…

August 25, 2021
Amy Erica Smith co-authors article in the Journal of Democracy
Amy Erica Smith, a Liberal Arts and Sciences’ dean’s professor and associate professor of political science, has co-authored an article for the Journal of Democracy. The article is titled, “Latin America Erupts: When Does Competitive Authoritarianism Take Root?” The Journal of Democracy is the world’s leading publication…

July 16, 2021
David A.M. Peterson’s book “Ignored Racism” earns Best Book Award from the American Political Science Association
David A.M. Peterson, professor in the Department of Political Science and the Lucken Professor of Political Science, is the co-recipient of the Best Book Award from the Race and Ethnic Politics section of the American Political Science Association. Peterson won the award for his book, “Ignored Racism.”…

July 14, 2021
Nell Gabiam earns Brian and Rondi Gardner Faculty award
Gabiam recognized for her outstanding research and service to Iowa State students.

June 24, 2021