Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for political science students, holds an annual conference for students to showcase their research. This year it took place at George Washington University in Washington D.C. on Feb 16th-18th. Three of our students went to the conference to present their research. Our students do amazing research and we are always excited when they have opportunities to showcase it! If you would like to join the next Pi Sigma Alpha conference, check out the Pi Sigma Alpha conference page or reach out to a professor to learn more. … [Read more...]
Apr 9 Celebration: PSIA Awards Ceremony
April 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Join us tomorrow, April 9th, at 5 PM in Lee 411 for our annual Awards Ceremony! We will be celebrating newly inducted members of Pi Sigma Alpha, winners of departmental awards, and graduating seniors. … [Read more...]
Pi Sigma Alpha 2023 Conference Presentations
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
Dillon Schweers Wins 2021 Pi Sigma Alpha Writing Award
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dillon Schweers ’21 wins the 2021 Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Award. This is the 11th time a Mary Washington student has won the best paper or best thesis award! For more information, check out UMW’s article on Dillon’s PSA Award. … [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...]
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...]
Professor Farnsworth receives Pi Sigma Alpha Award!
September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the UMW Center for Leadership and Media Studies, was recognized for his dedication and service to Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, at the American Political Science Association Conference earlier this month. Check out UMW’s article on Professor Farnsworth’s PSA award to learn more. … [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...]