Political Science

Republicans ‘feeling increasingly confident’ about presidential victory, says Rice political scientist

Mark Jones available for interviews on Republican National Convention

Country must ‘unite’ against political violence, says Rice presidential historian

Rice presidential historian Douglas Brinkley provided insights and context to several major news outlets following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Rice experts available to discuss impact of Hurricane Beryl

In the wake of the storm, experts are available to discuss its impact.

Japanese migrants’ experiences in Texas celebrated in award-winning exhibit

Completed in time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month in May 2023, Fondren Fellows project “History of Japanese Farmers in Texas” recently won the 2024 Texas Digital Library’s Trailblazer Award.

Rice political scientists available to discuss first presidential debate for 2024 cycle

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle June 27, Rice University political scientists are available to discuss the event.

Amid projections of active hurricane season, Rice experts available to discuss variety of storm-related topics

Rice University experts are available to discuss a variety of hurricane-related topics with the media.

Student research highlighted during Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium

Research on racial identity and fair pay, mental and physical health, foreign affairs and other topics was on display at the Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium (SSURS) held April 11 at Rice University’s Kraft Hall.

‘Forward-looking’ Rice center fuses Latin American and Latinx studies

From hosting speakers on topics ranging from curanderas in Mexican-American literature, the meaning of oil in Venezuela and the archaeology of the Amazon to fostering events on the arts in Guyana and contributing to student events, Rice University’s Initiative for the Study of LatinX America (ISLA) has accomplished a lot in the past three years.

Rice’s Mark Jones talks Super Tuesday, Texas primary

Super Tuesday is less than a week away — March 5 — and voters in one U.S. territory and 15 states, including Texas , will head to the polls. Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what to expect from election day in the Lone Star State.

Research Relay focuses on global research from Rice School of Social Sciences

The Rice University School of Social Sciences kicked off its spring research events with a Research Relay Feb. 12 highlighting global research in social sciences.

Rice Social Sciences to kick off spring 2024 with research relay focusing on global work

The School of Social Sciences will host an impressive lineup of research events this semester, opening with a Research Relay on February 12 that will highlight global research in social sciences.

Rice experts available to discuss Nov. 7 election topics

As early voting kicks off in Texas this week, Rice University experts are available to discuss the Nov. 7 election.

STaRTing the school year right

For the third year in a row, Rice’s School of Social Sciences held STaRT@Rice, an innovative program that provides a snapshot of the research process coupled with professionalization training.

Social Sciences to hold Research Relay featuring new faculty during STaRT@Rice opening reception

On October 6, 2023, the School of Social Sciences will host the second Research Relay of the semester as part of the opening reception for this year’s STaRT@Rice program.

Rice University political expert available to discuss how impeached Texas attorney general, ‘thorn in side of Biden Administration,’ hopes to avoid removal from office

As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial beginsvtoday, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss how the state’s chief law enforcement officer hopes to avoid conviction and removal from office.