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Research That Matters

In the Department of Political Science, our faculty have broad and diverse research interests that spark important questions about the world we live in.

Below, you'll find a list of some of the research interests of our faculty. There are opportunities for you to get involved with research on campus, including opportunities to have your research funded. Speak with your adviser about how you can get involved in undergraduate research.

Dr. Randall Adkins

  • American Politics
  • Congress and The Presidency

Dr. Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado

  • International Relations-Latin America
  • Intelligence and National Security

Dr. Michelle Black

  • Security
  • Deterrence & Assurance

Dr. Beth Chalecki

  • International Relations
  • Environmental Politics and Security

Dr. Carson Holloway

  • American Politics and Political Theory
  • Constitutional Law

Dr. Paul Landow

  • American Politics
  • State and Local Government

Dr. Ramazan Kilinc

  • Comparative Politics-Middle East
  • Islam and Politics

Dr. Brett Kyle

  • Latin American Politics
  • Democracy & Authoritarianism
Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro (Department Chair)
  • Comparative Politics-Europe
  • Canadian Politics

Dr. Gregory Petrow (Graduate Chair)

  • American Politics
  • Methodology

Dr. Lana Obradovic

  • International Relations-Russia
  • Gender in Politics
Dr. R. Adkins book Cases in Congressional Campaigns Dr R. Adkins book The Evolution of Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections Dr. E. Chalecki book Environmental Security
Dr. C. Holloway book All Shook Up Dr C. Holloway book The Way of Life Dr. P. Landow book Private Money For Public Projects
Dr L. Obradovic book Gender Integrations in NATI Military Forces Dr A. Kyle book Recycling Dictators in Latin American Elections

Research That Matters

In the College of Arts and Sciences, we believe in research that makes a difference. Whether we're adding knowledge to our respective academic disciplines, helping provide clean water for developing countries, studying the cosmos or solving problems in local communities, we believe in research that changes the world.

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