Department of Political Science

The political science professor is a renowned expert in political polarization and American democracy.

A nationwide survey shows that Americans are fiercely divided over immigration—until the issue turns personal.

A new study points to algorithm design as a potential way to reduce echo chambers—and polarization—online.

A URochester expert on international conflict warns that regime change rarely brings stability. The US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro stunned people around the world—including political scientists who study…

A new study finds that the demographics of scientists influence public trust and the fate of science-based public policy.

The 2025 Guggenheim Fellow on turning a passion for reading and writing into a career solving our most vexing political puzzles.

From Capitol Hill to JPMorgan Chase, the political science graduate traces a career shaped by URochester and driven by public service.

Randall Stone, an expert on international institutions, explains the UN’s enduring influence—and its limits.

University of Rochester’s James Druckman helps lead sweeping 50-state study on public attitudes toward universities.

The findings, based on a sweeping national survey, help quantify the public’s verdict on recent federal policies.