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Political Science Independent Research Showcase

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The Political Science Independent Research Showcase (PIRS) features the research, scholarship and creative activity of TCNJ Political Science students. The Showcase highlights significant work that results from deep engagement in the scholarly or creative process. Students present work that they have already prepared or presented for another purpose such as Independent Research, a Capstone course, a conference presentation, or some other outstanding scholarly/creative experience. In many cases, this will be work done in collaboration with a faculty mentor, but the student is the primary author and presenter of the work at the Showcase.

The Department of Political Science hosted the 2023 Political Science Independent Research Showcase (PIRS) on December 6 2023. Congratulations to the Political Science and International Studies students who presented their projects & research, showcasing a semester of hard work.

PIRS poster session

 

PIRS poster session
PIRS poster session

 

PIRS presentation
PIRS poster session

 

PIRS poster session
PIRS poster session

 
 
 

2023 Political Science Independent Research Showcase Schedule

Title Presenter Faculty Sponsor
SESSION ONE
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
SSB 228
Participation, Public Opinion, and Policy
An Analysis on the Sequence of Civics Education In K-12 Zaniah Anderson Dr. Dan Bowen
Addressing the opioid crisis: how previous drug legislation impacts public opinion Amanda Bilek Dr. Dan Bowen
Candidate Stances on Election Denialism: A Study of the 2022 Midterm House Elections Frank Davis Dr. Dan Bowen
POSTER SESSION
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
second floor hallway across from classrooms
The Combining Effects of Political and Religious Elites on Christians Tyler Bossone Dr. Dan Bowen
The Long-Term Contributions of Public Education Towards Building an Informed Electorate JP Egan Dr. Dan Bowen
Distrust and Abortion: The Effect of Abortion on Perceived Supreme Court Legitimacy Arjana Goroveci Dr. Dan Bowen
Flooded with Fears: Understanding Natural Disasters' Impact on Public Opinion Towards Environmental Policy Jenny Marcinkowski Dr. Dan Bowen
SESSION TWO
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
SSB 226
US Foreign Policy in the Asia-Pacific
Public Opinion: A Role in U.S.-China Relations? Andrew Bellows Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
U.S. Alliances in an Uncertain Asia-Pacific Shania Rivas Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
American Prestige: The Fear of Losing Number One Adam Rodriguez-Hernandez Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
Chinese Leadership, Nationalism, and Taiwan Nikhil Jonsson Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
U.S. Pre-emption Feasibility in East Asia Ton’Yea Mason Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
SSB 228
Vote Choice in Contemporary American Elections
Towing the Party Line: The Influence of Party Loyalty on Voter Choice in Primary Elections Madeline Breeze Dr. Dan Bowen
Candidate Stances on Election Denialism: A Study of the 2022 Midterm House Elections Frank Davis Dr. Dan Bowen
The Impact of Presidential Aid Response to Disasters on Voting Behavior Ana Sofia Kyros Dr. Dan Bowen
Distrust and Populism in the 2016 Primaries Alexander Xenakis Dr. Dan Bowen
SESSION THREE
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
SSB 228
International Migration and the Politics of Displacement
The Impact of Male Out-Migration in the Sahel on Women in their Communities: A Scholarly Review Phoebe Abeles Dr. Miriam Lowi
An Analysis of Temporary Protected Status: A Comparison of El Salvador and Colombia Julieta Altman Dr. Miriam Lowi
Refugees as a Tool: The Global Refugee Crisis and Exploring Integration Dynamics in Germany and Turkey Yuliia Sul Dr. Miriam Lowi
Abandoning the Lost Youth: The Failed Reception of Migrant Youth in Italy and Greece Maura Foley Dr. Miriam Lowi
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
SSB 226
Security and the Asia-Pacific
Perpetual Competitive Relationships: Examining the Importance of Small-Scale Conflicts Julia Larko Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
What can a Superpower do to Hinder the Rise of a Rising Power? Joey DeLauretis Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
Will Your Country be Attacked Tomorrow? Emma Kuper Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
Factors to Integrating Cyber Command Ryan Stromberg Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
Japan is Destined to Remain a "Middle Power Country" Jonaishia Freeman Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
SESSION FOUR
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SSB 226
China’s Foreign Policy
Imperialist Tools: Understanding China’s Perspective on International Institutions and their Role in Fostering Aggression Rohan Jonsson Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
Is U.S. Hegemony Perpetuated by Nuclear Weapons? An Analysis of the U.S. Hegemonic Position in the Asia-Pacific Madison Poulas Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
Behind the Great Firewall: The Prominent Linkages of Authoritarian Regimes’ Assertiveness and Censorship Practices Blake Gommoll Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
China and the Soviet Union’s Divergent Paths Alexa Willbergh Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho
China is Running Out of Time Jake Spiller Dr. Hyun-Binn Cho

Click here to see the Political Science Independent Research Showcase Archive of past presentations.