A new study published in the journal Politics and the Life Sciences sheds light on the psychological roots of conspiracy ...

"Indeed, people's political beliefs influence how they look for information (often without them realizing it)." The post ...

Conservative voters have slightly larger amygdalas than progressive voters—by about the size of a sesame seed. In a replication study published September 19 in the journal iScience, researchers ...

Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase ...

A study coauthored by campus associate professor of political science Andrew Little has found experts tend to favor pessimistic predictions on future political events. The study was done in ...

Our graduate program in political science reflects changes in the discipline, shifts in the political landscape, and the additional new faculty who have expanded the depth and breadth of our offerings ...

Political campaigns spend big bucks hiring consultants to craft persuasive messaging, but a new study coauthored by Yale political scientist Joshua L. Kalla demonstrates that political professionals ...

A new study suggests that the average person may be far more aware of their own lack of political knowledge than previously thought. Contrary to the popular idea that people consistently overestimate ...

"Political Science is the study of global systems, and I believe that going abroad to learn about and witness systems different from those we live under is an important experience for everyone. If you ...

Recent UI graduate Delaney Behning just completed her bachelor’s degree in political science and is ready to take her next steps into the field and her career. The University of Iowa has a prominent ...

Politics is part of everyday life, from elections to global challenges. At UD, you’ll explore how governments, organizations, and people shape the world, and how identities like race, gender, and ...