Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase ...

Scientists found that those on the political right are much more likely to rely on anecdotes over statistical evidence.

A research study co-authored by political science Prof. Laurel Harbridge-Yong analyzed voters’ perceptions of candidates before primary elections, finding suggestive evidence that Democratic and ...

"Political Science is the study of global systems, and I believe that going abroad to learn about and witness systems different from those we live under is an important experience for everyone. If you ...

Conservative voters have slightly larger amygdalas than progressive voters—by about the size of a sesame seed. In a replication study published September 19 in the journal iScience, researchers ...

Political campaigns spend big bucks hiring consultants to craft persuasive messaging, but a new study coauthored by Yale political scientist Joshua L. Kalla demonstrates that political professionals ...

The Department of Political Science and International Relations currently offers a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree, which consists of coursework during the first six semesters followed by ...

The study of complexity in political decision-making addresses crucial questions at the intersection of cognitive science, ...

Recent UI graduate Delaney Behning just completed her bachelor’s degree in political science and is ready to take her next steps into the field and her career. The University of Iowa has a prominent ...

Our graduate program in political science reflects changes in the discipline, shifts in the political landscape, and the additional new faculty who have expanded the depth and breadth of our offerings ...