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Political Science Mentorships

1-on-1 learning and original research projects customized around students' interests

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Those drawn to the inner workings of government on a local, national, or global level can investigate the subject during a political science mentorship. Students can tackle pressing social issues from a policy perspective, unpack age-old conflicts in international relations, or trace the evolution of present-day ideologies through political writings of the past. 


Whether creating a policy brief for their local congressperson or writing a paper on the evolution of nationalism in the 20th century, political science students hone their argumentative and writing skills, learning to articulate their position in a well-researched and persuasive manner.


Political Science

projects

Policy and Advocacy Reports
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Statistical analysis and policy recommendations to combat gender discrimination for refugees entering the US
OpEds and Articles
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Co-wrote an article published in Ms. Magazine on a Texas lawsuit that threatened to bankrupt Planned Parenthood
Handbooks/Manuals
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A young voters' handbook, offering a history of voters' rights, vital information about registration and upcoming elections, and why voting is crucial for our democracy's health
Academic Papers
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Constructivist analysis of nuclear weapons as deterrents
Academic Papers
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Academic paper that analyzes why four different U.S. states with similar voting laws have different voter turnout
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Draft paper based on an original research experiment examining political polarization and online posts
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Research paper examining historical public health crises in the US and how they have intersected with governmental policy and treatment of Asian Americans, with a focus on the COVID pandemic
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Research paper including analyses of the counterterrorism policy in the US, the UK, and Jordan, together with policy recommendations
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Research paper on 'false polarization', and how the media impacts people's ideological polarization
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Research paper documenting how youth voting is increased by automatic pre-voting registration
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Research paper on juvenile sentencing under the Eighth Amendment, addressing Supreme Court rulings
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An economic analysis of cryptocurrency's potential to provide economic relief to citizens of Venezuela and other oppressive authoritarian regimes
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Original website sharing historical, political and economical information on the global refugee crisis with resources encouraging advocacy

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