The WashU PhD prep program prepares first-generation and regional students like Jayden Sheridan for graduate research and academic life.

At least in the short term the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife curiously has had little effect on the stock market. Timm Betz, an associate professor of political science, said the markets have largely shrugged off the geopolitical shock, in part, because Venezuela has little impact on the global economy.

Professor David Carter was interviewed by WashU's The Source regarding the reaction of America's allies and neighbors to the Trump Administration's recent actions surrounding Venezuela, Greenland, and Iran.

Historically, public opinion has constrained presidents’ use of unilateral power. But political scientist Dino P. Christenson, at Washington University in St. Louis, explains why public opposition to President Trump’s actions in Venezuela is unlikely to sway him.

The article presents research centered on insights about legislative leadership that can help better understand the conditions under which politicians may vote against their constituents' preferences.

The department has spent years decoding global dynamics, assembling a team who pair deep subject-matter expertise with rigorous, data-driven methods to address the pressing issues of our time.

The Humboldt Fellowship is the most prestigious research award for international researchers seeking to do research at German universities, and was created by the German government to "foster collaborations between German researchers and researchers located outside Germany."

Professor, and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dan Butler, is interviewed about his PoliSci Brick Guy YouTube channel, his training, and his background.

The interview spotlights Shen's multi-award winning research on regulatory enforcement, her interdisciplinary integration of political science and environmental science, and her intellectual trajectory from Swarthmore to Stanford to here at WashU.

The article analyzes the long-term consequences of state-led population displacements, focusing on Afghanistan.

The Teaching Innovation Showcase was an opportunity for A&S faculty to present work meant to transform the classroom learning experience.

Weidenbaum Center small grants awards are typically under $15,000 and funding is provided for up to one year. Awards are given for research that focuses on social science and/or public policy.