Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Betsy Sinclair discusses politics and fairy tales
Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Betsy Sinclair talks about how origin stories influence political campaigns
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Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?
New research from the Department of Political Science found that women in the U.S. House of Representatives are more likely to emphasize their home districts.
Michael Strawbridge Co-Authors Article in Political Research Quarterly
Strawbridge's new article analyzes state legislator Facebook posts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how women and minority legislators uniquely responded to the needs of their constituents during a time of crisis.
The Origins of Thanksgiving and Its Lessons on Unity
Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Betsy Sinclair explores the fascinating history of Thanksgiving on KMOX podcast.
Political Science Faculty Speak to the Press Regarding the 2024 Election
Several faculty from the political science department spoke to local and national media on the outcomes and impacts of the 2024 election.
One degree. Many destinations.
Graduate school is often viewed as a stepping stone on a path to the ivory tower. But in Arts & Sciences, graduate education transcends these traditional boundaries, opening doors to new possibilities and diverse career paths.
Spend Your Summer Making an Impact: Now Hiring for 2025 Summer
We are now accepting applications for our 2025 Arts & Sciences Pre-College Program staff positions.
Dino Christenson Co-Authors Article with WashU Grad, Lucas Boschelli, in Research & Politics
Christenson and Boschelli's work analyzes how subsidiaries shape corporations’ political interests and collaborations as they seek to influence the Supreme Court.
Jacob Montgomery Publishes New Article in Public Opinion Quarterly
Jacob Montgomery co-authors a new article that looks at older Americans connection with misinformation.
James L. Gibson Publishes New Book Through the Russell Sage Foundation
James L. Gibson's book explores the effect of the Trump insurrection on the state of U.S. democracy today.
Betsy Sinclair Co-Authors Article for European Political Science Review
Sinclair, Thomas F. Eagleton University Professor and Chair of Political Science, co-authored the article with scholars from George Mason, Harvard, WashU, and CalTech.
Michael Strawbridge Co-Authors Article for Politics & Gender
Strawbridge, Assistant Professor of Political Science, co-authored the piece with scholars from Georgetown, Newcastle University, Darmouth, and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.