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Undergraduate Spotlight: Kana Lilly from the Department of Political Science
What is your major and why did you choose it? My major is Political Science, and I chose it because I was interested in learning about the system that drives policy changes and legislation. I was interested in gaining a fresh perspective that allowed me to learn more about the agents of change that stem…
Research Quick Take
Here at the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP), our faculty have been quite busy! Here are some of the projects that our faculty have recently published. “Using social security number to identify sub-populations vulnerable to the health impacts from extreme heat in Florida, U.S.” by Dr. Christopher Uejio In his recent article,…
Honors Thesis Spotlight: Analyzing the Effect of Trust on Voter Decision to Vote By Mail: Data Collection From the 2020 Presidential Election
Analyzing trust within politics is usually measured through trust in the government, but the goal of this research is to evaluate individual government figures. Trust within the government was centered around individual trust by examining rhetoric and utilizing the Receiving-Accept-Sample Model. Specifically, the relationship is studied through the voters’ trust in Donald Trump by voting…
Research Quick Take
Here at the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP), our faculty have been quite busy! Here are some of the projects that our faculty have recently published. “Exploratory Analysis of Revealed Pedestrian Paths as Cues for Designing Pedestrian Infrastructure” by Dr. Christopher Coutts In his recent article, Dr. Coutts examines the desired paths…
Meet Social Science Scholar Alyssa Burns
As part of my SSS project, I am producing a White Paper on both the need for counseling and the lack of access to services available to domestic violence survivors. The White Paper will be given to my representatives, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio and Greg Stuebe. I made contact with Representative Stuebe’s office, who expressed…
Meet Social Science Scholar Laura Escher
My name is Laura Escher, and I am a senior International Affairs major with Concentrations in Modern Languages and Economics. I would like to thank the Social Science Scholar Program, Dr. John Mayo, Dr. Tom Taylor, and the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy for the opportunity this past summer to fund a summer…
Where Are They Now? Meet COSSPP Alum Emalie Hernandez
What have you been up to since you graduated? (Applying to/attending graduate school, working a job, etc.) Upon graduation I got a internship with City National Bank and then went on to get a permanent position with the project management team. How did your degree in social science help inform your path? My degree in…
Where Are They Now? Meet COSSPP Alum Alexandra Griffin
What have you been up to since you graduated? (Applying to/attending graduate school, working a job, etc.)I graduated in Spring 2021 with a B.A. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Since I graduated I have been working in Disaster Recovery with Hagerty Consulting. With Hagerty I have had the privilege of assisting several municipalities and…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Olivia Van Housen from the Political Science Department
What department are you a graduate student in? I’m in the political science department, but I’m a MAAPP Alum. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? As someone who enjoys learning, I decided to continue my education. I stumbled into the political science program by chance! Did your interests change throughout your program? …
Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions 