Research That Matters
In the Department of Political Science, our faculty have broad and diverse research interests that spark important questions about the world we live in.
Below, you'll find a list of some of the research interests of our faculty. There are opportunities for you to get involved with research on campus, including opportunities to have your research funded. Speak with your adviser about how you can get involved in undergraduate research.
Dr. Randall Adkins
- • American Politics
- • Congress and The Presidency
Dr. Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado
- • International Relations-Latin America
- • Intelligence and National Security
Dr. Michelle Black
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- • Security
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- • Deterrence & Assurance
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Dr. Beth Chalecki
- • International Relations
- • Environmental Politics and Security
Dr. Carson Holloway
- • American Politics and Political Theory
- • Constitutional Law
Dr. Paul Landow
- • American Politics
- • State and Local Government
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Dr. Ramazan Kilinc
- • Comparative Politics-Middle East
- • Islam and Politics
Dr. Brett Kyle
- • Latin American Politics
- • Democracy & Authoritarianism
Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro (Department Chair)
- • Comparative Politics-Europe
- • Canadian Politics
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Dr. Gregory Petrow (Graduate Chair)
- • American Politics
- • Methodology
Dr. Lana Obradovic
- • International Relations-Russia
- • Gender in Politics