Liberal arts education prepared English and French alumna for post-graduation achievements
Mesky Brhane ’89 supports vulnerable populations through her role at World Bank
AMRE | Benefits Cliff II
Building a BRIDGE to Self-Sufficiency: Policy Prescriptions to Address Benefits Cliffs in Ohio Tim Cotter ’22, Philosophy Stachal Harris ’21, Political Science Michael Nahhas […]
Political science study in children demonstrates 100-years of women’s suffrage is not enough to close gap political engagement
Political science professor Angie Bos emphasizes need to involve young girls in politics
Reporter relies on Wooster-developed critical thinking skills
Maddi O’Neill ’16 looks forward to applying watchdog mentality as the statehouse reporter for the USA Today Network in Maryland
Political science alumnus recognized by ‘Crain’s Cleveland Business’
Patrick Mohorcic ’18 works to help Lake County pivot strategically during pandemic
History and political science major values undergraduate research opportunities
History professor Mary Elizabeth Walters ’12 incorporates Wooster instruction methods into her own teaching
Political science major learns to engage with academic and social community
Max Lesko ’06 leads National Children’s Defense Fund
Wooster Student Selected to The Policy Academies’ 2020 Academy Class
Paige Clay to conduct research on SNAP for think tank partner this summer
Immigration Policy Advocate Honored
Wayne Cornelius ’67 recognized by Latin American Studies Association for lifetime achievement
Does Age Matter? The Effects of Age Composition on Social Movement Success
Student: Claire Miller Major: Political Science Minor: Chinese Advisors: Professor Leiby, Professor Bienvenue This study examines the relationship between youth membership in social movements […]
Compactness Measures for Legislative Districts
Student: Isaac Weiss Majors: Mathematics, Political Science Minor: Computer Science Advisors: Dr. John Ramsay, Dr. Bas van Doorn Gerrymandering has been around for centuries […]
Empty Stadiums, Empty Promises: A Study of the Impact of Mega-Sporting Events on the Civil Unrest of the Host Country
Student: Brandon Borges Major: Political Science Advisors: Fiacre Bienvenu, Bas van Doorn Mega-sporting events such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup […]
How Minority Candidates’ Intersectional Identities Affect Their Use of Race and Gender Issue Ownership Campaign Strategies
Student: Emma Cotter Major: Political Science Minor: History Advisors: Dr. Angie Bos, Dr. Àlvaro Corral This thesis explores how a candidate’s intersectional identity affects […]
Mother Nature and Menvironmental Politics: How Gendered Frames Affect Support for the Clean Air Act
Student: Grace Montgomery Major: Political Science Advisor: Professor Angela Bos My I.S. examines whether and how gendered frames shape public support for the Clean […]
Thoughts and Prayers or Policy and Action?: The Role Interest Groups Play in State Firearm Legislation
Student: Abby Donohue Major: Political Science Minor: History Advisors: Dr. Bas van Doorn, Dr. Angela Bos This project investigates the variance in gun control […]
Building Multilateral Military Coalitions: A Study of Bribery and Coercion in Controversial Military Interventions
Student: Marina Rae Roski Major: Political Science with an International Relations Focus Minor: Economics Advisors: Jeff Lantis, Sid Simpson This study focuses on the […]
"Let It Be" An Examination of the Supreme Court’s Impact on Liberal Abortion Discourse in Ohio and Kentucky Newspapers
Student: Robin Perry Major: Political Science Minor: History Advisors: Angie Bos, Bas van Doorn This I.S. explores the impact of the Supreme Court decisions […]
Arguing Over America’s Best Idea: Examining the Congressional Partisan Divide with Regard to Public Lands Policy
Students: Anna Medema Major: Political Science Minor: Environmental Studies Advisors: Dr. Bas van Doorn, Dr. Angela Bos This Independent Study investigates the effect of […]
The Effect of the Status of Women on Sexual Violence Against Women
Student: Emily Davis Major: Political Science Advisors: Dr. Michele Leiby, Dr. Fiacre Bienvenu Sexual violence is an atrocious phenomenon that affects women all over […]
Laughing Matters: Late-Night Political Comedy Television & Individual-Level Affective Polarization
Student: Nicholas Shereikis Majors: Political Science, Communication Studies Advisors: Angela Bos, Denise Bostdorff This study considers the effects of consuming late-night political humor on […]