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The Continent of International Law

Barbara Koremenos
Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan

Larry Adams Scholarship: Application Deadline March 1

Political Science Majors working in unpaid internships in a local government agency are invited to apply for the Winter 2017 Larry Adams Scholarship. The scholarship is open to upper division Political Science majors who have a strong GPA.

Geopolitics and the Aiding of Political Violence

Faisal Ahmed
Assistant Professor, Princeton University

Leah Stokes Receives Water Conservation Research Grant

The California Institute for Water Resources has awarded a grant to Professor Leah Stokes for a study of water policy and conservation in response to the drought in California.  Her project will compare conservation levels across water districts and how various factors relate to conservation outcomes.

A Quiet Revolution: Professor Lien featured on UCSB's Current

Professor Pei-te Lien's new co-authored book Contested Transformation provides the first comprehensive survey of people of color elected to public office. Jim Logan interviewed Professor Lien for a story on UCSB's Current.

Celebration of UCSB - Al Farabi Kazakhstan National University Relationship

Professor Cynthia Kaplan will be presented with a service award from the Al Farabi Kazakhstan National University.

Faculty Books of 2016

Cynthia Kaplan awarded medal for service to Al Farabi Kazakhstan National University

Professor Cynthia Kaplan has been awarded the 80^th Anniversary Medal from Al Farabi Kazakhstan National University for service to the university. The award was granted by the Chancellor of Al Farabi KazNU and will be presented by Professor Gulnar Nasimova (Chair, Department of Political Science, Al Farabi KazNU) in January.