What is your major and why did you choose it? My major is Political Science with a minor in Sociology. I chose this major because I was super interested in the possibility of eventually attending law school post-graduation. This major seemed like a great way to have a base foundation that would best prepare me…
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Austin Cutler from the Department of Political Science
What department are you a graduate student in? I am in the Political Science Department! Why did you decide to go to graduate school? I decided to go to graduate school to pursue a career as a professor and researcher. Did your interests change throughout your program? As I have gone through grad school, I…
IOP@FSU Field-Advancing Research: Concede or Resist? Experimental Evidence of U.S. Local Officials
The Institute of Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU) is a world-class, nonpartisan, and nationally renowned institute that promotes engagement in politics by students and citizens. Housed within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, the IOP@FSU supports applied political research by a cadre of world-class scholars and mobilizes the talents of our alumni, students, faculty,…
Honors Thesis Spotlight: Accommodation, to Competition, to Rivalry: An Evaluation of U.S.-China Relations in the Obama & Trump Administrations
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, public opinion has changed regarding the PRC in the populations of the United States and others, while showing the hazardous Chinese behavior has to the international community (1). Steven Richards’s thesis explores the US-China relations and identifies major events and trends within their history. In addition, the research will explore the…
Undergraduate Spotlight: Kaylah Ross from the Department of Political Science
What is your major and why did you choose it? My major is Political Science and I have a minor in Religion. I chose to do Political Science due to the fact that I hope to go to law school after I do my undergrad. I have always been fascinated with government practice and public…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Giulia Venturini from the Department of Political Science
What department are you a graduate student in? I am a 4th year Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science Department. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? Since I was a little kid, I have been fascinated with learning and understanding how the world works. While I was studying for a M.Sc. in…
Undergraduate Spotlight: Grace Montero from the Department of Political Science
What is your major and why did you choose it? I am a political science major. I chose this major because we have the opportunity to learn a lot about different areas of politics. From comparative government to public policy and international relations, we touch on it all. I find the scientific approach to politics…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Shaina Ruth from the MAAPP Program
What department are you a graduate student in? I am pursuing my Masters of Applied American Policy and Juris Doctor. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? Law School was an easy decision. I was a criminal justice major at the University of Central Florida and while there I was able to intern…
Honors Thesis Spotlight: Integration of Refugees in the Labor Market: Effects of 2017 Immigration Policy
In 2015, millions of families sought refuge from their home countries that contained violence. These families fled to developed nations like the United States, Canada, and other European countries. This surge of migration became known as the “Migrant Crisis” and caused refugee migration and immigration policies to expand with the flux of migration. Some of…
Teaching Award Spotlight: Alexandra Cockerham from the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
How do you approach teaching (do you have some guiding principles you can share or tell me about you decide to set up your classes)? I have a number guiding principles for teaching and this orients my approach in the classroom. Regardless of whether students plan to conduct their own research, I encourage students to…
Wicked Problems, Wicked Solutions 