Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for Political Science students, hosts an annual conference highlighting student research. UMW Political Science students Maya Jenkins and Mary-Elise Alworth presented their research at its 2023 conference. … [Read more...]
NURVa 2023 Conference Presentation
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joey Zeldin, a Political Science major, presented his research at the 2023 Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) at Christopher Newport University. Joey presented his senior thesis, "Hollywood, Heinz Field, and the Hill: Analyzing Celebrities and Amateurs in Congressional Elections." … [Read more...]
2022 Pi Sigma Alpha Conference
March 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Emma Bathke, Sally Burkley, and Noell Evans were selected to present their research at the 2022 National Student Research Conference, sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha. Presentations: Emma Bathke, "The Duality of English in Indian Education and Statecraft." Sally Burkley, "The Relationship Between Late Night, Twitter, and Political Literacy in 2020." Noell Evans, "Hegemony: On India's Status in the South Asian Region." Conference Program PDF: Check out the Pi Sigma Alpha conference program for more information. … [Read more...]
Cassandra Atkinson Co-authors Column with Professors Farnsworth and Hanna
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Political Science major Cassandra Atkinson '23 is a co-author of a column on Virginia politics, along with UMW Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth and UMW Geography Professor Stephen Hanna. Check out the article in Virginia Capitol Connections Winter 2022 issue (page 12-13) on the Democratic Electoral Decline of 2021. … [Read more...]
Sally Burkley Co-authors Article with Professor Farnsworth
October 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Political Science major Sally Burkley '22 co-authored an article in the Washington Post with Professor Farnsworth. Check out their Washington Post article on Virginia School Boards. … [Read more...]
Sarah Pietrowski To Present at Middle East Studies Association
October 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Political Science student Sarah Pietrowski will present research she conducted for Dr. Singh’s recent “Politics of the Middle East and North Africa” course (during Spring 2020) at the 2020 annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association on October 15th, 2020. Her paper, which examines Syrian refugees’ influence on German policy, was accepted earlier this year for presentation at the conference of the Virginia Social Sciences Association. … [Read more...]
2020 Pi Sigma Alpha Conference
February 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Six UMW Political Science and International Affairs major students presented their research at the Feb. 15 Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference in Washington, D.C. To learn more, go to UMW’s EagleEye for an article on the PSA 2020 Conference. … [Read more...]
PSIA 2019 Research and Creativity Day
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PSIA Students Present at Research and Creativity Day. Continue reading to see the schedule for PSIA student posters and presentations. … [Read more...]
Julia Gibbons Presents at 2019 Pi Sigma Alpha Conference
February 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
UMW senior and International Affairs major Julia Gibbons presented her undergraduate Honors Thesis, “Female Secondary School Stipend Programs in Bangladesh and Pakistan,” at the 2019 Pi Sigma Alpha (PSA) National Student Research Conference. … [Read more...]
Girard Bucello Presents at 2016 Pi Sigma Alpha Conference
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Political Science student Girard Bucello presented at the 2016 Pi Sigma Alpha Conference on February 13th. To learn more about his presentation, check out a news story on Girard Bucello's Presentation. … [Read more...]