Organization profile
Organization profile
Political Science majors develop strong social science research skills, critical thinking skills, and communication skills for a wide range of careers. Most majors enter careers in law, federal, state, and city agencies, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and government advocacy positions. The median pay for a Political Scientist is $122,510, with a healthy 9% growth rate expected through 2030 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Cultural Cohesion in Regional Organizations: Equatorial Guinea, The CPLP, and its Death Penalty Abolition
Bivens, R., Jan 29 2026, In: African Affairs. p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Resistance is Not Futile: Rethinking Ethnicity, Tactics, and Outcomes in Civil Conflicts
Bivens, R. & Thurber, C., Jan 20 2026, In: Journal of Peace Research. 00, 0, p. 1 13 p., 00.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Responses May Vary: Online vs. In-Person Interviewing
Bivens, R., Jul 8 2025, In: Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. 23, 1, p. 16-23 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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DEI Week
Anderson, K. R. (Participant), Laughlin-Schultz, B. (Participant), Knight-Davis, S. (Participant) & Odwarka, A. (Participant)
Mar 24 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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The rise of the 'nondenominations' -- the largest, quietest trend in American Christianity
1/30/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Mark Bennett: 'Indiana Wants Me' more than a so…
1/25/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Mark Bennett: 'Indiana Wants Me' more than a song for Illinois these days
1/24/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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A Decade of Aid: The Increase, Impact and Alternative to Foreign Aid
Piers, R. (Author), Hendrickson, R. C. (Supervisor), 2013Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Arts (MA)
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Advocacy Coalitions in Iowa and Illinois: Examining Same-Sex Policy Subsystems
Ethington, H. A. (Author), Mueller, M. (Supervisor), 2012Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Arts (MA)
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Age Is Just a Number: Using Economic and Social Models in the Millennial Generation to Predict Policy Support and Political Beliefs
Juszczak, L. E. (Author), McNitt, A. D. (Supervisor), 2015Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Arts (MA)