Department of Political Science

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Welcome to the

Travers Department of Political Science

The Travers Department of Political Science has long been regarded as one of the finest places to study politics and government.

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Recent News and Upcoming Events

Professor Cecilia Mo's study featured in the academic journal, Science.

Sep 27, 2022

Professor Steve Fish Media Appearances on Ukraine/Russia

Aug 26, 2022

PhD Candidate Tara Chandra Awarded USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship

Aug 22, 2022

Professor Steve Fish featured on Multiple News outlets

Aug 18, 2022

Professor Lenz & Grad Student Alia Braley win Stanford's Strengthening Democracy Challenge

Oct

"The end of abundance": Energy issues in France and Europe, in the context of the war in Ukraine.

Lecture | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Speaker: Noëlle Lenoir, Lawyer; former Justice, French Constitutional Court Moderator: Jonah Levy, Professor...

Oct

Strength in Numbers: A Discussion of Perils of Polling and a Way Forward

Oct

Tanner Lectures: For the People? Representative Government in America

Charles Beitz, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Politics, Professor of Politics and Director, Program in Political Philosophy Princeton...

Oct

“The Status Quo Loves To Say No”: Disability Rights and the Battle against Structures of Exclusion

“The Status Quo Loves To Say No”: Disability Rights and the Battle against Structures of Exclusion Judith Heumann...

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