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Dan Butler awarded $60,000 Unite America Grant for 2024 Primary Election Study
Dan Butler, Sarah Anderson, and Laurel Harbridge-Yong were recently awarded a $60,000 grant by Unite American for their impactful research studying the 2024 Primary Elections.
War magnifies politicians’ gendered behavior, public biases, research finds
Damann, Kim, and Tavits publish research on "Women and Men Politicians’ Response to War: Evidence from Ukraine"
Taylor Damann, Dahjin Kim, and Margit Tavits's new research on "Women and Men Politicians’ Response to War: Evidence from Ukraine" has been published in International Organization.
Building Inclusivity: A Recap of the Political Science Department Chairs Conference
Earlier this semester, the WashU Department of Political Science hosted an innovative day-long conference that brought together chairs from various political science departments across the country.
Gibson publishes new paper on police legitimacy in post-George Floyd era
James Gibson's article "African Americans’ Willingness to Extend Legitimacy to the Police: Connections to Identities and Experiences in the Post-George Floyd Era" is now available for open access from the Cambridge University Press.
Aksoy, Enamorado, and Yang published in International Organization
Deniz Aksoy, Ted Enamorado, and Tony Yang's co-authored paper “Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Chinese Public Support for War” has been published in International Organization.
Christina L. Boyd to join department as professor in Fall 2024
We are delighted to announce that Christina L. Boyd will join our faculty this fall as a professor with a joint appointment in the WashU School of Law.
Alumnus Scott McClurg passes after battle with brain cancer
We are sad to share that Scott McClurg, PhD alumnus '00, has passed after a 14-year battle with brain cancer. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones.
Peng Peng to join department as postdoctoral scholar in Fall 2024
The Department of Political Science is eager to welcome Peng Peng as a postdoctoral scholar in Fall 2024.
Emma Lembke goes to Washington
Emma Lembke discusses her decision to go to WashU, the benefits of a liberal arts education, and how she juggles activism and coursework.
International Relations Workshop Series Fosters Student-Faculty Collaboration
The Department of Political Science has launched an International Relations Workshop model aiming to equip students with practical skills and collaborative feedback on their ongoing research.