Department of Political Science

Political science is different from other "harder" sciences, but it's application of scientific methodology to humanities makes it distinct from other disciplines.

Political science professor Aseem Prakash weighs in on how Jeff Bezos should spend the $10 billion he's pledged to fight climate change.

Political science Professor Christopher Parker is featured in this article about the changing norms of campaigning in 2020.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science, gives insight on Amazon's reaction to employees speaking out about its climate policy.

Christopher Sebastian Parker, political science professor, discusses King County's decision to change its namesake from a slave owner to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash weighs in on the analysis surrounding Microsoft's newly-announced "carbon-negative" goal.

Political science Professor Aseem Prakash analyzes the race for climate leadership among tech companies.

Professor of political science, Lance Bennett, was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Bern in Switzerland.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, weighs in on a controversy surrounding how Amazon employees are speaking out about their company's efforts to address climate change.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, makes the case for flying less in 2020.

Political Science Professor Aseem Prakash makes the case for green holiday shopping.

Alumni Melissa Arias (BA, 1997, Political Science) and Trina Cottingham (BS, 1996, Psychology) discuss how their education at UW impacts their careers on the Make-a-Wish leadership team.

Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, talks about what makes for an effective campaign. 

Nives Dolšak, professor of marine and environmental affairs, and Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW talk about the current situation in the climate debate. 

Aseem Prakash, director of the Center for Environmental Politics at the University of Washington, explains how tech and fossil fuel industries can influence one another.