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Midterm Elections: Cross-Disciplinary Panel Breaks Down What’s at Stake

A panel of Stony Brook experts broke down democracy’s current threats through the lenses of political science, social welfare, journalism, and public health.

October 7, 2026

5 min read

Lav Varshney Discusses AI and the Physical Economy of Intelligence

Lav Varshney, Director of Stony Brook University's AI Innovation Institute, discussed the puzzles, pitfalls and possibilities of a more AI-reliant world.

September 25, 2026

6 min read

Stony Brook Researchers Find Americans’ Views of Higher Education Are More Complex Than Headlines Suggest

Americans continue to see value in college degrees according to research by Stony Brook University political scientists Leonie Huddy and Seden Yilmazturk.

August 5, 2026

5 min read

Green Light: Richard Murdocco Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

Stony Brook University adjunct professor Richard Murdocco was honored at the Long Island Herald’s GreenBIZ Awards for his work in the field of sustainability.

December 4, 2025

5 min read

Panel Discussion Celebrates Stony Brook’s Partnership with Javits Foundation

A panel discussion on the legacy of Jacob K. Javits explored key themes in his career and their continuing relevance in today’s political and societal landscape

September 19, 2025

6 min read

SBU’s Eta Theta Wins Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Best Chapter Award for Third Straight Year

Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, was named Best Chapter for the third straight year.

July 31, 2025

2 min read

SBU’s Eta Theta Wins Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Best Chapter Award Again

For the 2nd straight year, Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, won a Best Chapter Award

August 28, 2024

2 min read

Frank Myers, Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, Dies at 87

Frank Earle Myers, Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus in Stony Brook University's Department of Political Science, passed away June 2 at the age of 87.

June 6, 2024

2 min read

Endowed Scholarship Created in Name of Ambassador Harsh Bhasin

An endowed scholarship honoring Ambassador Harsh Bhasin at Stony Brook University will help students looking to pursue a career in diplomacy or foreign service

February 23, 2024

2 min read

Emily Carll ’20 Selected for Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

She will become SBU's first-ever Pickering Fellow and receive $84,000 to pursue a master's degree in the field of international affairs.

December 6, 2021

2 min read

Political Science Pilot Program Fosters Collaborative Research

The department received $25,000 to offer fellowships to six first- and second-year PhD students to undertake joint research with a faculty member this summer.

August 11, 2021

4 min read

Prof. Yanna Krupnikov’s Op-ed Considers the Independent Voter

With midterm elections coming up in November, should campaigns be concerned with scaring off swing voters as they enrage and engage their base? Yanna Krupnikov, an associate professor of political science at Stony Brook...

October 18, 2018

2 min read

Tag: Department of Political Science

Lav Varshney Discusses AI and the Physical Economy of Intelligence

Stony Brook Researchers Find Americans’ Views of Higher Education Are More Complex Than Headlines Suggest

Green Light: Richard Murdocco Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

Panel Discussion Celebrates Stony Brook’s Partnership with Javits Foundation

SBU’s Eta Theta Wins Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Best Chapter Award for Third Straight Year

Frank Myers, Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, Dies at 87

Endowed Scholarship Created in Name of Ambassador Harsh Bhasin

Emily Carll ’20 Selected for Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

Political Science Pilot Program Fosters Collaborative Research

Prof. Yanna Krupnikov’s Op-ed Considers the Independent Voter

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