UMBC Department of Political Science
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We are @UMBC Political Science. Follow us to learn about upcoming events & the work of our amazing students, faculty, and staff! Also dog memes.
Catonsville, MD
Joined February 2015
JOB ALERT! Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in international relations with a specialization in China, East Asian international relations, and international political economy, beginning in August 2024. Apply by October 15th! https://t.co/SjBQmnTFRl
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Professor of @UMBCpolisci @iganson comments on a new federal student loan repayment plan. https://t.co/ZI8zB0VbdT
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The White House has a new plan to help make student loan payments more manageable, and applications are underway.
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🥳🚨Huge breaking news! Our very own Associate Professor, @ProfWBlake , has recently had his co-authored paper appear in the @apsrjournal , the flagship journal in our discipline! This is a big win for @UMBC PoliSci--and the dpt's first APSR since 1983!! https://t.co/s3AV5PcIoO
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Great to see @UMBC and @UMBCPoliSci alum @humasaeed78 with a chapter in this compelling new book. Looking forward to reading this!
The unboxing! Yasss! 😃 Stellar line up in this new book on #TransitionalJustice in aparadigmatic contexts Thanks @LineEngboGissel @kerstincarlson @NohaAboueldahab @BriHerremans @verobellin @NisanAlici @humasaeed78 @BrianneLeyh @obelhansen @CiraPalli @pogeng & stephen winter!
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We are so proud of Rehman and all he has accomplished! He has contributed so much to this department and the university as a whole!🎉🎉🎉 #umbcgrads #gritandgreatness #Classof2022
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Rehman Liaqat ’22, @UMBCpolisci, has received the inaugural Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellowship. https://t.co/UlvfkAhoM7
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.@iganson, Professor of @UMBCpolisci, published a @washingtonpost article about public opinion on the IRS. Dr. Anson is a CS3 Advisory Board member and the host of our podcast "Retrieving the Social Sciences." https://t.co/ndCly2Rp0b
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Our research found ways to increase public support for funding the agency.
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Read Department Chair Dr. Brian Grodsky's most recent publication! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Economic Sanctions Major Blow to Russian Opposition https://t.co/ihdlKEFfUL via @The European Financial Review #umbc #umbcpolisci #russia #sanctions ##weighin
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We are so proud of Poli Sci's own Haleemat Adekoya for being named a 2022 Truman Scholar. She will receive the prestigious Truman Scholarship which encourages further learning and development in public service
After a series of rigorous interviews, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation announced Haleemat Adekoya ‘23, political science, as a 2022 Truman Scholar, one of just 58 students nationwide. Adekoya is UMBC’s fifth Truman Scholar. #UMBCproud #Truman22
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Check out our own Dr. Grodsky quoted in @CBSNews article about sanctions against Russia These are the companies that have pulled out of Russia since its invasion of Ukraine https://t.co/V5RMTGkyLE via @cbsmoneywatch
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The growing list of companies cutting their business ties in the wake of Moscow's ongoing military assault.
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Check out this detailed and thoughtful article from our own Department Chair Dr. Brian Grodsky! Economic sanctions may deal fatal blow to Russia's already-weak domestic opposition https://t.co/nANGFpdam5 via @ConversationUS
theconversation.com
Sanctions follow a ‘punishment logic,’ which often hurts the wrong people – and will likely weaken an already beleaguered Russian opposition.
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UMBC Poli Sci's own Dr. Filomeno has been awarded the Baltimore City Hispanic Heritage award by @MayorBMScott for his "commitment and efforts to facilitate open dialogues between immigrant and receiving communities to foster mutual understanding, empathy and solidarity."
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Georgetown’s and Miami’s aggressive style angered many fans and commentators. In time their style was not only accepted but imitated by others. Be sure to order Dr. Schaller's (@schaller67) new book Common Enemies out November 1st from @UnivNebPress
https://t.co/TK2YzIlfr8
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Haleemat Adekoya ‘22 (@UMBCpolisci) is serving as the 2021–22 student member of the Maryland Higher Education Commission (@MDMHEC). “This work is not about me—it’s a collaboration with students," says Adekoya.
umbc.edu
Adekoya’s appointment as MHEC student commissioner recognizes her community-engaged work connecting students to resources and leading enrichment and...
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🚨New Working Paper! Overconfident Americans are resistant to corrective cues vs. misinfo. I experimentally manipulate overconf using a specialized treatment. When made aware of their objective performance on a pol. knowledge task, inoculation messages ⬆️ in effectiveness!
Political Overconfidence Inhibits the Effectiveness of Inoculations Against Misperceptions
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A recent study from @UptonOrwell and yours truly is featured in the @washingtonpost @monkeycageblog today! Read about our "Shot to Win" experiment, which leveraged negative partisanship to promote vaccination:
washingtonpost.com
Our research found an argument that boosts Republicans’ willingness to get vaccinated against covid-19.
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Congrats to Viviana Angelini ‘21 (@UMBCpolisci), recipient of The Honor Society of a @phikappaphi 2021 Fellowship! https://t.co/3ALbykXUtG. Read more about how Viviana's UMBC career got her here. #UMBCproud
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While juggling their academic work and co-curricular activities, these graduating Retrievers also completed multiple internships to help prepare them for their future.
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Too hot to go outside today? 🥵🌶️♨️ Check out Dr. Dasgupta's podcast, I Hate Politics! You can listen to the back catalog anywhere you get your podcasts. https://t.co/NnWkVCylvd
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UMBC Political Science graduate Ghazal Rahmanpanah ('08) was recently featured in a fantastic UMBC magazine webfeature:
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Among our recent department highlights, Prof. Roy Meyers has been busy writing op-eds, appearing at virtual conferences, and presenting to the American Enterprise Institute. Click the link below to read his op-ed and to see video of his presentations! https://t.co/UCn52H2F9O
politicalscience.umbc.edu
Please also see our Professors in the news page September 2025 Dr. Eric Stokan has some new publications! Stokan, E., Overton, M., & Hatch, M. (2025) “Toward Housing Equity: The Role of CDBG...
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Great insights about Constitutional amendments from our own Prof. @schaller67 in the @baltimoresun!
.@schaller67, Professor of @UMBCpolisci, writes for @baltimoresun about the improbability of future ratifications to the U.S. Constitution. https://t.co/VEM46BQNiE
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