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Insights from Professor Stokes into how people think about climate change
Research by Professor Leah Stokes shows how the framing of messages affects the way people think about energy and climate change. Read an article in the the UCSB Current about her recent work.
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Conference at UCSB planned by Professor Hahrie Han and Professor Matto Mildenberger brings together academics and activists to discuss the future of environmental activism.
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2017 Political Science Awards
The Department of Political Science had the honor of recognizing several undergraduate and graduate students who received campus and department awards for the 2016-2017 academic year. Students who were recognized at the awards presentation on June 15, 2017 are listed in this PDF.
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2017 Honors Colloquium
Seven political science majors participated in this year’s honors program and presented their yearlong research projects at the annual Honors Colloquium on June 16. Students who participate in the honors program, spend their senior year engaging in independent research, culminating in a written honors thesis and participation in the honors colloquium.
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Bridging Theory and Praxis: Activism in the Digital Age
Diane Wong
Ph.D. Candidate, Cornell University
Department Launches New Paid Internship Program
The Department of Political Science, in partnership with the newly formed Isla Vista Community Service District (CSD) and the Chancellor’s Office, has initiated a new internship program for UCSB students to get involved with governance in Isla Vista.
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Practical Speaker Series: Honorable James E. Herman
UCSB's Practical Speaker Series for the Public Sphere is back, and we're proud to welcome our next guest, the Honorable James E. Herman.
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Professor Matto Mildenberger plays an important role in decoding American opinions about climate change.
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