political science

In New Book, Professor Ryan Owens Explores the Impact of Cognitive Aging on Federal Judges

Published: December 5, 2024 | 10:10 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Research

Cognitive Aging and the Federal Circuit Courts: How Senescence Influences the Law and Judges

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Florida Institute for Governance and Civics, Ryan Owens, Ph.D., recently published a book that explores the impact of cognitive aging on federal judges. Dr. Owens co-authored Cognitive Aging and the Federal Circuit Courts: How Senescence Influences the Law and Judges with Ryan C. Black, Ph.D., Professor of […]

COSSPP Welcomes Ryan Sonntag as New Associate Director of Development

Published: November 22, 2024 | 10:45 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is pleased to announce that Ryan Sonntag has joined our team as our new Associate Director of Development.

COSSPP Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduates at Commencement Day Celebration

Published: November 8, 2024 | 12:41 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Fall 2024 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on the morning of Friday, December 13, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., the day of Commencement!

Student Star: Alexis Dorman

Published: November 4, 2024 | 10:47 am | Posted in: News, Students

Alexis Dorman, a senior at Florida State University pursuing dual degrees in international affairs and political science, aims to inspire her peers to generate positive change and make a lasting impact on campus through community service initiatives. Dorman chose FSU for its location and experiential opportunities, such as the Noles Engaged in Politics program, the Office of Governmental […]

FSU’s Department of Political Science hosts the 2024 Political Networks Conference

Published: October 18, 2024 | 8:00 am | Posted in: News, Research

Four photo collage featuring a lecturer in the top left corner, attendees interacting with research posters on the top right, a poster presenter speaking to attendees on the bottom left, and a speaker presenting to attendees on bottom right The text reads FSU’s Department of Political Science hosts the 2024 Political Networks Conference

Florida State University’s Department of Political Science hosted the 2024 Political Networks Conference from June 5 through June 8, 2024. As the official conference of the Political Networks Section of the American Political Science Association, it attracted a wide array of political scientist faculty and doctoral students from across the country and abroad. “For a […]

FSU APPLE Political Science Students Meet with Prominent Alumni on Capitol Hill

Published: October 17, 2024 | 8:00 am | Posted in: News, Students

Group photo of APPLE students and co-directors Amanda Driscoll, Ph.D. and Bradley Kile, Ph.D. in front of the White House

Florida State University undergraduate students had the chance to connect with FSU alumni working on Capitol Hill this summer thanks to FSU’s Department of Political Science APPLE program. This event marked the conclusion of the second year of the Applied Politics and Policy Learning Experience (APPLE) program, a year-long experiential learning initiative that offers students unparalleled insights […]

Alumni Spotlight: Michel Hess

Published: October 16, 2024 | 9:00 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Michel Hess COSSPP Alumni Spotlight B.S. International Affairs and B.S. Political Science '89

Michel Hess – FSU alumnus (B.S. International Affairs and Political Science ’89) – has served as the Senior Advisor for the Cybercrime Office of the Federal Attorney General since 2020.

This position involves coordinating and leading law enforcement and criminal prosecution at strategic and operational levels nationwide and globally. Hess serves as an advisor to the Attorney General in the development of public-private partnerships, international engagements on improving access to electronic evidence, crime prevention, and managing a justice and cybercrime network of stakeholders.

President of U.N. General Assembly Ponders Climate, Human Rights, and Energy Resources in FSU Visit

Published: October 9, 2024 | 2:15 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News, Students

His Excellency Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 78th Session, visited Florida State University this week to engage with students, learn about the university’s groundbreaking research, and lecture about some of the world’s most pressing issues.

COSSPP Celebrates its First 50 Years in Tallahassee, FL

Published: October 4, 2024 | 11:55 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News

From top left: Table setting of the 50th gala before guests arrive. Hongtao Yi and his wife posing. Mark and Marianne Barnebey posing. A view of the room before the gala began.

Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) celebrated its first 50 years of excellence with alumni and friends in Tallahassee, FL, on September 13, 2024.

COSSPP Welcomes New Eminent Scholar Chairs and Endowed Professors for Fall 2024

Published: September 20, 2024 | 2:45 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News

Headshots of (from left): Anne Barrett, Hongtao Yi, Anne Chin, Mark Horner, Carl Kitchens, Keon-Hyung Lee, Deana Rohlinger, and Mark Souva

The College of Social Science and Public Policy has announced two eminent scholar chairs and six endowed professorships for Fall 2024. These faculty members were chosen for these positions across the College to support Florida State University’s mission to conduct innovative research and provide high-quality instruction.

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