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World Uniters: Five Knights Receive 2022 Fulbright Awards
Over the coming months, planes carrying five UCF Knights will land on various runways thousands and thousands of miles from home. The five will stroll off those planes into the purpose of the Fulbright Program for which they’ve been selected: to work, live, and learn with others on the ground. For them, the ground will […]
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Model UN Team Makes Good Showing at Conference
BY: Jessica Budin and Dr. Paul Vasquez From September 16th -19th, University of Central Florida’s Model United Nations team visited Florida State University to participate in NoleMUN I, where UCF’s delegates had an exciting and enriching experience. While in Tallahassee, team members participated in activities that ranged from investigating the role of multinational corporations in […]
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UCF Student Gains Unique Experience as an Intern for the US Consulate in Erbil
Mohammed Al Awwad, a Junior at the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs majoring in Political Science, has been selected for a highly competitive internship with the U.S. State Department in fall 2020. He is currently serving as Human Rights Research Intern at the United States Consulate of Erbil, Iraq, as part of the […]
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Tallahassee Internship Gives In-Depth Picture of Florida Politics
Jessica Caruso was unsure what she would find when she headed to Tallahassee this spring for a legislative internship, but that uncertainty quickly disappeared. Now with the experience as a UCF Legislative Scholar, Caruso has returned home more passionate about politics than ever before. “A lot of people worry that when they take on an […]
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Six COS Students Recognized With 2020 Order of Pegasus
Six College of Sciences students were recently awarded the Order of the Pegasus, the highest student achievement at the University of Central Florida. Here are the 2020 winners. Samantha Berg “UCF’s remarkable faculty and programs developed me into the strong researcher and individual I am today. Upon entering The Burnett Honors College (BHC), I immediately […]
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UCF Opens Global Opportunities, Inspires Undergrad to Pursue Doctorate
As the daughter of two immigrants from Guatemala and Venezuela, Carla Garcia has always been passionate about understanding perspectives different from her own. It’s what inspired her to pursue political science at UCF, and it’s the reason she was recently chosen by the American Political Science Association for the Minority Fellowship. The fellowship awarded to […]
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Undergrad Published in Prominent Political Violence Blog
Sam Schiffer, an undergraduate student pursuing a dual-degree in Political Science and Journalism, has had his piece “The Political Motives Behind Bangladesh’s Abuse of Rohingya Refugees” accepted by a prominent political science blog, Political Violence at a Glance. Appearing on Political Violence at a Glance, Sam’s piece discussed the influx of Rohingya refugees into neighboring Bangladesh […]
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2016 30 Under 30
The 2016 30 Under 30 class gathered to be honored Saturday at FAIRWINDS Alumni Center during the Indoor Tailgate. They then were recognized on the field at Bright House Networks Stadium during the football game. This incredible group of individuals includes 12 alumni of the College of Sciences. Amanda Booz, ’13, Nicholson School of Communication Ms. Booz […]
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The Power of Studying Abroad
Political Science undergraduate student Nicholas Maier spent the winter semester studying at Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany. Nick participated in the UCF Study Abroad program, a two-student exchange through the UCF Political Science Department which allowed him to spend September through the end of February in Germany. At UCF, he has worked on several projects in […]
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Full Funded Graduate School
Diego Campos Political Science BA International Relations-Comparative Government Track Spring 2016 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Masters in Public Policy, Fall of 2016 Funding information: Rackham Masters Award for Full-time Study. It is their most generous fellowship provided by the Rackham School of Graduate Studies. It includes coverage for full-tuition and […]
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Researching the Summer Away
Congratulations to Heidi Obediente on being selected for the APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI). This program is an annual five-week fully-covered program designed to introduce undergraduate students from under represented racial and ethnic groups for graduate school. It also encourages students interested in expanding participation in the field of political science to apply to […]
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President’s Leadership Council
5 College of Sciences’ students who exemplify well-rounded excellence through leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and service to the university and community, were recently selected to serve on the 2016-2017 President’s Leadership Council (PLC). Chosen by a committee of faculty, staff, and students, the President’s Leadership Council is comprised of ambassadors for the university in a […]
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Researching Civil Conflict and His Future
Last summer undergraduate student Jose Santana had the pleasure of participating in a unique program that provides undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in graduate-level research. Held at the University of North Texas, The National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates in Civil Management and Peace Science is an eight week in-residence program that incorporates […]
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UCF’s Hall to Early Success
As the oldest legal organization in continuous existence in the United States, predating even the American Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi has been welcomed with open arms into the UCF Community. Founded in 1869 at the University of Michigan School of Law by four law students, this organization thrives on promoting a higher standard of […]
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Legislative Scholars Embark on a New Journey
At the beginning of this semester, students (at the junior, senior, and graduate level) had the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Legislative Scholars Internship, which takes place every spring semester. Majoring or minoring in public administration, political science, legal studies and communications, each chosen intern will have ability to work with members of the Central Florida […]
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UCF Celebrates the Best and Brightest During Founder’s Day
The best and brightest students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Florida were honored during the University of Central Florida’s annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. Founders’ Day recognizes some of the outstanding achievements at UCF and is a time-honored tradition. Recipients ranged from an avatar-creating engineer to an expert in Western European politics […]
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Political Science Student Awarded Prestigious Rangel Fellowship
Nicholas Grandchamps, an Honors in the Major student with a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science at UCF, has been awarded a prestigious Rangel Fellowship through the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. Nicholas was one of thirty applicants selected in the nation for this award for which he will receive up to […]
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UCF Students Participate in Conference on U.S. Affairs
In mid-November, Amy Crawford, a Political Science & English dual degree (class of 2015), and Rachel Wilder, an International and Global Studies & Economics double major (class of 2018), represented UCF at the 66th Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA) hosted by the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each year, the Burnett Honors […]
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The Strength of the International Relations Club
When there’s over 600 registered student organizations at UCF that are all unique in their own way, how do you make your own organization stand out from the rest? One way the UCF International Relations Club (IRC) addresses the issue is by hosting innovative social events such as “International Relations 2013 edition Monopoly,” cultural film […]
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Florida Campus Compact Honors Political Science Major for Community Service
Political science major Alice Neira recently was chosen as one of three students in the state to receive the Student Excellence in Service Award presented by Florida Campus Compact. The award recognizes students for outstanding service to communities through service-learning and volunteerism. Neira is pursuing her bachelor’s degree while earning a minor in education and a certification […]
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Distinguished Student 2014: Cynthia Florentino
Cynthia Florentino graduated from UCF with a political science degree after dedicating the majority of her time to professional development and extracurricular involvement. Florentino served in a cabinet position for the UCF Student Government Association and enrolled in a federal college program, where she became chair of the President’s Leadership Council her senior year. She […]
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Pi Sigma Alpha’s Comeback Year
Pi Sigma Alpha is all about rebuilding and rebranding this year. In order to accomplish this, new PSA president, Aissa Dorange, is determined to bring in a new look and feel to the club. “PSA has not been a very active club in the past few semesters, so as the new president, I plan on […]
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Tallahassee Bound – 2015 Legislative Scholars Selected
The department is pleased to congratulate the next round of Legislative scholars for the 2015 session. We are proud to be sending a large number of students this session, and thanks to all those who applied. This session’s applicant pool was very competitive. Please join us in congratulating those selected. 2015 Political Science Legislative Scholars: […]
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UCF Student Selected For Fulbright Award to Taiwan
Congratulations are in order to Christopher Szczerba for being selected for the Fulbright Student Award to Taiwan! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to experience international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 1,900 grants annually […]
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Political Science Students Place at SURE
The department is proud to congratulate our undergraduate students on their success at the Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE). SURE is a poster-or display-based forum for UCF undergraduates to present their research and creative projects to the broader university community. Undergraduates from all disciplines are encouraged to present current or recently completed academic […]
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University of Central Florida Named Top College for Political Science Majors
The University of Central Florida has been recognized for excellence in Political Science education. AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a website aimed at helping students find affordable college options and providing information about financial aid and college rankings, recently identified the top 20 Political Science programs in the United States with the highest return on investment (ROI). The University […]
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Graduate Research Forum Winners
Several College of Sciences students won awards this week at the Tenth Annual Graduate Research Forum. The Pegasus Ballroom was packed with a record number of graduate students presenting posters. Part of UCF’s Student Research Week, the Research Forum showcases the latest research from students, including cutting-edge technology and discoveries in arts, education, health and science. Throughout […]
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Alumna to Begin Training for U.S. Foreign Service
This story is reposted from UCF Today. Read the original here. For Stephanie Parenti, ’11, the dream of entering the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service is just a few months shy of reality. Parenti, who graduated from UCF with a degree in political science and a minor in Spanish, is a graduate student in […]
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Alumnus and Student Head to White House
Congratulations to two Political Science students, who were accepted into the White House Internship Program. Ida Eskamani graduated in Spring 2012 with a double major in Political Science and Sociology and Nick Oscheneek is a Political Science major, who is expected to graduate in Fall 2013.
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Learn about careers in international relations
Careers in International Relations: An Advising Workshop Wednesday 26 September 4:00-5:00 PM ED 174A Presented by the UCF Political Science Department Learn about: • International relations career paths • Schedule Planning • Study abroad decision-making • Internships and Career Development • Undergraduate Research Opportunities • Graduate School • Scholarships and Fellowships Faculty and staff will be […]