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August 22, 2014 | 08:59 pm

Political science researchers earn top awards

Lynda Powell, Gerald Gamm, G. Bingham Powell, Jr., and Hein Goemans will be recognized for their award-winning research during the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association in August.

topics: awards, Department of Political Science, G. Bingham Powell, Gerald Gamm, Hein Goemans, Lynda Powell, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
March 24, 2014 | 09:01 pm

Poli-sci fellowship endowed

Douglas and Constance Beck have committed more than $1 million to establish a fellowship for doctoral students in political science and related fields.

topics: announcements, Department of Political Science, Douglas and Constance Beck, fellowships, giving, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
February 28, 2014 | 05:05 pm

Women, minority judicial nominees receive lower ratings

A new study suggests that the American Bar Association ‘s sometimes-controversial ratings systematically award lower ratings to minorities and women than to white or male candidates.

topics: Department of Political Science, discrimination, gender, government, Maya Sen, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
February 7, 2014 | 10:13 pm

Sorry, cities: No strength in numbers

Urban legislators have long lamented that they do not get their fair share of bills passed in state governments, often blaming rural and suburban interests for blocking their efforts. Now a new study confirms one of those suspicions but surprisingly refutes the other.

topics: Department of Political Science, economy, Gerald Gamm, politics, research finding,