Political science

Frank Figliuzzi to present Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science

Figliuzzi, the former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence and current NBC News national security analyst, will present “Seeking Security in an Unstable World” on Nov. 19. Read More

November 12, 2019

Peterson featured in The Washington Post

November 7, 2019

Expert political panel will analyze midterms, look to the future

What's next in American politics? Steffen Schmidt will moderate an expert panel Nov. 26. Read More

November 16, 2018

David Peterson wins Top Peer Review award

David Peterson, professor of political science, was rated a top reviewer in Publons’ global Peer Review Awards. He was recognized as top… Read More

September 16, 2018

Understanding microaggressions in engineering education

Professors in sociology and political science will work with a professor in engineering to study how microaggressions affect students’ experiences in engineering education. Read More

August 27, 2018

More women running for political office may hurt chances for down-ballot candidates

New research in political science found gender had the greatest effect on down-ballot races. Read More

August 20, 2018

An entrepreneurial adventure

Jack Nichols ('21 political science, pre-business) is close to making his new business app a reality, thanks to support from the 2018 CYStarters program. Read More

August 3, 2018

First-generation graduate: On the fast track to a future in social justice

First-generation graduate Jacqueline Garcia ('18 political science) will receive her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and wrap up her first year of law school at Drake University in Des Moines. Read More

April 30, 2018