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51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s designation as an\u202fR1 institution\u202f<\/a> indicates robust research activity, and the political science faculty and graduate students are vital contributors to social science research at 51ÁÔÆæ. Our faculty have a broad range of research areas \u2013 review the faculty profiles<\/a> to learn more. Prospective graduate students should be sure to browse the faculty pages to identify a good fit between our research areas and their interests. Some areas of research expertise among our faculty include the U.S. Supreme Court and judicial decision-making, voter behavior and voter demographics, congress, Asian foreign relations, contemporary capitalism, civil conflict,  international law, Latin American politics, authoritarian regimes, Russian and East European politics, and environmental politics.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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51ÁÔÆæ prides itself on our undergraduate research programs. As early as freshman year, undergraduates can build their resume through hands-on research experience. Prospective and current undergraduate students can reach out directly to faculty to inquire about research opportunities in their area or work through the\u202fOffice of Undergraduate Research<\/a>. One recent undergraduate example is a project that studied the impact of media appearances by Supreme Court justices on the public’s perception of court legitimacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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