A selection of papers, posters, and theses voluntarily deposited by students in the department of Political Science.
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Submissions from 2026
Fear of the Other: Explaining Immigration Anxiety in the United States, Ramon Arguelles
Education’s Role in Indian Democracy, Kiranjot K. Atwal
Information Exposure and Vote Choice: The Role of Social Media in the 2020 U.S. Election, Brooke Beardsley
"Silent or Seen: How Trust Influences Protest Engagement", Adam M. Erdkamp
AI is taking over!: A new generation of unemployment fears, Amaya V. Hepburn
Beyond Clicktivism: Analyzing the Most Effective Forms of Civic Engagement, Charlotte Grace Iribarren
Does Feeling Threatened by Cultural and Demographic Changes Make People More Likely to Support Authoritarian Leaders in the United States?, Jack Brett Krikorian
Racial Differences in Voter Turnout: Evidence from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, Harrison G. Kundahl and Elena M. Warner
Political Villains: America’s Perception of Corrupt Politicians, Robin Nakamura
Gender and Grades: The Gap in How Men and Women Fear Economic Collapse, Riley O'Connor
Trust in Mainstream Elites and Right-Wing Voting Among Young Voters: A Comparative Study of Germany and the United States Since 2016, Samantha Parrish
Voter Gender and U.S Senatorial Candidate in 2024 Election, Gwenn Ricordel
Through a Partisan Lens: How Political Identity Shapes Economic Evaluations, Daniel Shin
Alone and Radicalized: The Hidden Link Between Isolationism and Political Violence, Zaina Siddiqui
Does Corruption Deter Voters? Assessing Citizen Response to Governance Failures in Mexico (2023), Kailey E. Swart
Democratic Legitimacy and Data Governance: Data Privacy Philosophy and Regulatory Preferences in the U.S. vs EU, Mia H. Truong
Submissions from 2025
The Erosion of Credibility: How Government Control Shapes Distrust in Journalism, Ellie Bickelhaupt
Nativism as the Engine of Fear Toward “Illegal” Immigrants, Amilie Cai
Echo Chambers in Encryption: How Germany's NetzDG Law Displaced Far-Right Discourse and Bolstered AfD Support on Private Platforms, Jackson Pace Campbell
How Bipartisan Framing of Bitcoin Policy can Facilitate Pro-Bitcoin Policies, Jackson Pace Campbell
Conditioning Elections: The Instability with Dynamic Voters, Lorenzo Collier
The Cult of Clean Hands: Why No One’s Innocent in America’s War On Corruption, Elizabeth Doan
Loneliness and Support for Political Violence Within the United States, Kellen Downey
Loneliness and Support for Political Violence Within the United States, Kellen Downey
Divided We Fear: The Politics Behind America's Economic Anxiety, Yadira Flores Hernandez
Misplaced Fear? Assessing the Impact of Demographics and Media Consumption on American’s Fear of Violent Crime, Uche Nwadiashi
Does Choice of Media Amplify Support for Political Violence?, Nathan Palomares
Does Choice of Media Amplify Support for Political Violence?, Nathan Palomares
Submissions from 2024
Fear of Violent Crime: Should You Be More Afraid of A Stranger or Your Neighbor, Daliah Amarshi
Partisan Perspectives on Trust & Corruption in America, Victoria Ascencio
Triggering Fear: The Relationship Between Party Affiliation, News Sources, and Gun Control, Gabriella J. Bartsch
An Educated Guess: The Impact of Education on Conspiracy Theories and Voting, Ellie Bickelhaupt
Why do Americans Fear Terror Attacks More Than the Death of a Loved One?, Jack Bunzel-Hardie
The Intersection of Law and Culture: Native Hawaiian Rights and the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, Kiana Cablayan-Kennedy and Leia Hernandez
The Contemporary Causes of Americans' Fear of Illegal Immigration, Amilie Cai
Nuclear Nightmares: The American Fear of Iranian Nuclear Attacks and Foreign Policy, Tyler Coker
Demographic Effects on Climate Change Awareness, Alessandro Demoreno
Aquí y Ahora: The Role of US Spanish-Language TV News in Financial Vulnerability, Cintya Felix
Little Shop Of Patriarchy : Analyzing Constructed vs. Essential Gender Roles, Taylor Gadsden-Deterville
Fear of China's Economic Power: Media and Party Affiliation on Public Opinion, Cloe Hughes
Peacekeeping the Commons: UN Peacekeeping Moderates the Effects of Climate Change on Intercommunal Conflict, Cara Hunter
Women’s Fear of Violent Crime: Examining Media Consumption and Misconceptions of Violent Crime, Kate Lindfors
Navigating Islamophobia: Exploring Attitudes Towards Muslim Immigration and Policing, Devansh Mehta
Factors in Decision Making of Political Candidates, Levi Ramirez Garcia
Submissions from 2023
Conspiracy Beliefs: A Threat to Political Stability, Robert Arellano
Why Education Matters: Understanding Islamophobia in the United States, Cintya Felix
Climate Change Skepticism: Who and Why?, Mia Huyen Truong
Submissions from 2022
Victimization: Examining the Fear of Mass Shootings, Isa Alarcon
The Influence of Religion on Immigration Public Opinion, Olga Alvertos
QAnon Deconstructed: Faith and Lies, Sam Andrus
Biopolitics and Belief: The Impacts of Religious Attitudes on Reproductive Rights in the U.S., Katlyn Barbaccia
American Voter Turnout: The Influence of Education Levels on Voter Participation, Jack Thomas Bunzel-Hardie
Will Genius Fail? The Effect of Age, Education Level, and Race on Fear of Financial Collapse, Peter Mayne Cline
How Conservative Media Influences Views on Illegal Immigration, Juhi Doshi
Political Participation: Beyond the Vote, Miriam Elfahdi
What Are You Scared Of? How Social Media News Consumption Impacts Voter Fear, Emilie Haskell
The Levels and Discrepancies of America’s Fear of Terrorism, Kate Lindfors
Public Opinion on Illegal Immigration in the United States: Understanding the Xenophobic Sentiments towards Illegal Immigrants, Alexandra Martinez
Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding the Instigators of the Qanon Conspiracy, Trevor McNally
Spreadsheets and Spaceships: How The Outer Worlds Critiques Corporatocracy, Colonialism and Revolution, Trevor R. McNally
Why do Americans Report a Greater Fear of Government Restrictions on Firearms than in Years Prior?, Ethan Oppenheim
Xenophobia, Majority Insecurity, and Prejudice: Exploring the Motivations Behind Anti-Immigration Sentiments, Serena Park
Social Media Effects on People's Fear of Terrorism, Cameron Pastore
Ending the False Perception Decoding the Characteristics of Americans who Fear Immigrants’ Impact on the Economy by Kate Riccardelli, Kate Riccardelli
Media, Distrust of Government, and Fear of Terrorism in the United States, Lauren Rowe
Submissions from 2021
Terrorism and Deceptive Media, Roxanne Aguilera
Covid 19 & Qanon: Enter the World of Conspiracies, Gianluca Allesina
Friend or Foe: Explaining the Antagonism Towards Immigrants in the United States, Skyelar Andrews
QAnon: The Effects of Radical Ideology on Conspiracy Belief, Sam Andrus
America's Declining Trust In Government, Megane Bos
How Does Aging Influence the Fear of Gun Control in America?, Alyssa Castanon
Behind the Belief: Predictors of Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories, Erisa Castillo
Vaccine Hesitancy, the COVID 19 Pandemic, and Christian Fundamentalism, Nicole Drew
Media Influences on Fear of Immigrants, Mira Eissa
Framing the Axis of Evil: American Fear of an Iranian Nuclear Attack, Sabrina Ghashehbaba
Beliefs and their Byproducts: The Impact of Religiosity and Political Ideology on Attitudes Toward COVID-19, Vaccines, and Climate Change, Philip Goodrich
Political Parties on Campus: College Republicans and College Democrats’ Conceptions of Partisanship, Philip Goodrich
The Rise of Social Media and the Fall of Internal Peace: How do Media Influence People's Fear of Mass Shootings?, Christian Grevin
Fear and Skepticism: A Changing Climate During the Trump Era, Devin Lopez
Checkerboard of Interests: Native American Tribes and the Politics of Land Tenure Reform, Anika Manuel
Does Fear of Government Corruption Affect Voter Turnout?, Ryan Nahmias
The Implications of COVID-19 on Fear of Financial Collapse, Alexis Reekie
Patterns of Fear of Being Murdered and Homicide Victimization: A Comparison of Perceived and Realistic Risk, Madilyn Rosenson
The Distrust of Experts, Noah Smith
The Rise and Fall of the American Fear of Climate Change: Examining the Trends of Climate Change Fear in the United States, Hannah Waldorf
Submissions from 2020
Transnational Privilege during the Climate Crisis, Joanna Falla
Fear of Whites No Longer Being the Majority, Kassandra Gomez Orozco
Fear of Illegal Immigration, Sofia Sanchez
Submissions from 2019
Behind the Belief: Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories, Erisa Castillo
Religion and Politics: The Influence of Religious Affiliation and Beliefs, Samuel Gonzalez
Religion and Politics: The Influence of Religious Affiliation and Beliefs on Political Participation, Samuel Gonzalez
The Rise of Social Media and the Fall of Internal Peace: How does Media Influence People’s Fear of Mass Shootings?, Christian Grevin
Reasons for Public Opinion on Foreign Policy, Maria Kachulis-Moriarty
Predictors of Conspiracy Believers, Emily Lam
Fear of Illegal Immigration in America: How Media Influences Its Viewers, Alexandra Leon Oliva
Analysis of People's Fears Due to News Outlets, Pedro Marquard
Demographic Influence on Public Fears of Pollution, Isabella Morrow