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The nature and purpose of this website is to assist students interested in the study of political science by helping them find resources and events provided by the University of Washington and outside providers. This information is forwarded to this blog as a courtesy and an illustration of possible resources and events. The Political Science Department does not endorse or promote any specific products, events, services or vendors.
The Buerk Center’s Women’s Entrepreneurial… Read more
Both CLUE Tutoring and Academic Success Coaching are available in the summer virtually!
CLUE Tutoring
CLUE Tutoring is open for… Read more
SUMMER 2025 POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
Political Science offers a range of summer courses.
Each course is:
5 credits
Taught asynchronously
Counts toward the Social Sciences Area of Inquiry (SSc)
Many also count toward requirements for other majors and minors.
The lists for each summer term are below. See more information about each course by going to … Read more
The Undergraduate Research Collective is a two-year program designed for first-year, second-year, and first-year transfer students with no prior research experience. Students enroll in a two-quarter seminar focused on research preparation and community-building, are matched with a faculty mentor to conduct research, and receive an $8,000 scholarship over the course of their two-year participation.
To apply for the Undergraduate Research Collective, students must:
Be… Read more
Let’s get writing — together! Join graduate writers from across UW for the upcoming Graduate Writer Social Hour on June 16th from 1:00-2:30pm in the Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OUG 121).
This event offers graduate students the opportunity to meet new colleagues, establish writing groups and communities, and discover resources to support graduate writing. Light refreshments and swag will be provided!
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, representing the 1st Congressional District of Washington state, seeks interns for her Washington, D.C. and District (Bellevue) offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress.
Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting research, and assisting with constituent… Read more
COM 200 Introduction to Communication (5) A&H/SSc
Introduces theories and research in communication. Explores the myriad ways scholars approach fundamental issues of contemporary human communication. Focuses on theories and research of communication (e.g. relational, group, political, cultural, and international). Acts as a gateway to knowledge… Read more