Political Science

Oct 8, 2012

Andy Taylor Shares Political Insights with Alums

When some 170 NC State alums gathered at the Greensboro Country Club recently, they got an earful about politics. And they hung on every word. Dr. Andy Taylor, professor of political science and NC State's resident expert on American politics and elections, was the Alumni Association's featured speaker.

Sep 22, 2012

Internship on The Hill

In this guest post, Bryan Hum, a senior in international studies and political science, shares his experience as an intern in Senator Kay Hagan's Washington, DC, office this summer. Bryan received the Latta Washington Internship Scholarship.

Aug 20, 2012

Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes: What the Public Thinks

Researchers from NC State University have conducted the first nationally representative survey in the United States to gauge public opinion on the use of genetic manipulations to drive down mosquito populations and related diseases. While public support varies, depending on how the mosquitoes are characterized, a plurality opposes the effort when potential risks are explained.

Jul 5, 2012

Alum Writes the Book on Declaration of Independence

Dennis Parker (Political Science ‘67) shares his fascination with the creation of the United States through an historical novel he's written, "Jefferson's Masterpiece." Parker brings that story to life when he performs for school children.

Jul 1, 2012

Richard Mahoney to direct NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs

Dr. Richard Mahoney has been named director of the college's School of Public and International Affairs at NC State University, effective July 1, 2012. For the past four years, Mahoney has held the Elizabeth Evans Baker Professorship of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Mahoney served for four years as Secretary of State of Arizona in the 1990s. He ran for the United States Senate in 1994 and governor in 2002. Mahoney is considered one of the leading historians in the United States on the Kennedys and was the John F. Kennedy Scholar at the University of Massachusetts. He also writes and consults on international security and is currently completing a book on regime change to be published by Oxford University Press. He taught international business management for 20 years at the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Jun 11, 2012

My Ukranian Summer

Andriy Shymonyak is spending his summer in Ukraine, studying the growing political and economic polarity between the eastern and western sides of the region. His mentor, political science Prof Clifford Griffin, is supporting him all the way.

Mar 6, 2012

Making Sense of the New Middle East: The Dynamics and their Implications for US Interests

Meghan O’Sullivan, the Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School, will present the 2012 John W. Pope Lecture at North Carolina State University on Tuesday, March 13. The former Bush administration advisor will speak about “Making Sense of the New Middle East: The Dynamics and Their Implications for US Interests.”

Mar 2, 2012

As NY Giants Assistant Coach, CHASS Alum Helps Win Super Bowl

CHASS alum David Merritt (Poli Sci '94), was a linebacker at NC State. As an assistant coach for the New York Giants, he played a critical role in helping his team win in the last few minutes of the Super Bowl. Merritt recently took time to chat with an NC State writer about the Super Bowl and his career in coaching.

Feb 28, 2012

Speaking Out for Women — at the United Nations

Becca Bishopric ‘11 and senior Anuja Acharya (Political Science and English) were fellows during the past year with WomenNC.org. They each spent time researching a topic dealing with rural women in North Carolina and wrote a paper on those findings. This week, they're in New York presenting their research on women's issues to the United Nations. The pair will represent WomenNC.org, a nonprofit organization that formed out of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. They will spend a few days attending U.N. workshops and seminars covering issues affecting rural women around the world. On Thursday, they will present their findings. Acharya is a CHASS Dean's Scholarship recipient.

Feb 8, 2012

Graduating Prepared to Succeed

Morgan Donnelly (Communication and Political Science '10) says the willingness of NC State professors to mentor students helps strengthen character traits that job recruiters find attractive. Her experience confirms a 2010 Wall Street Journal survey that rated NC State among the top spots for job recruiters looking to hire the best trained and prepared graduates entering the job market.