Recent News
Award Recipient Jasmin Weaver
The Political Science Department is proud to present the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award to Jasmin Weaver, who is honored for her outstanding contributions to policy and public service. Throughout her career, Jasmin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to addressing social and economic inequalities, a passion that was evident even during her time as a student and has only grown stronger in her… Read more
Prof. Aseem Prakash has been awarded the American Political Science Association's prestigious "John Gaus Award".
The Gaus Award honors a lifetime of exemplary scholarship in the joint tradition of political science and public administration.
The award committee was… Read more
It's a great pleasure and an honor that I am introducing myself as the new Chair in the Department of Political Science. I am a professor of comparative and international law with a joint appointment in the Law, Societies and Justice Department and this is my 23rd year at UW! Beyond just the Chair, this has been a year of transition in the department with our beloved Department Administrator Ann Buscherfeld retiring after 35 years, two new staff members, … Read more
The College of Arts & Sciences is home to many distinguished researchers, faculty, and students. Their work and contributions have been featured in media outside of the UW and across the country. Take a look at some ArtSci features from this past Winter Quarter. From new telescopes to UW in high schools, ArtSci in the Media has something for everyone!
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We are thrilled to welcome two outstanding professionals to our Political Science administrative team. Together, their combined expertise in institutional operations and community-focused solutions will greatly benefit our department. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!
Administrator Ed Connery
Ed has been at UW since 2011 with experience in educational and operational aspects of academic programs. Most recently, Ed has been… Read more
Prof. Asli Cansunar's paper, “Homogenizing High Street,” has been named best American Political Science Association Middle East and North Africa paper for 2025!
Awards will be announced in the APSA newsletter, our APSA MENA section newsletter, and online via APSA and our section's social media, as well as at our section business meeting at… Read more
The Department of Political Science fosters groundbreaking research that tackles pressing global challenges, blending rigorous scholarship with real-world relevance. This ethos is exemplified in the work of graduate students Brian Leung and Ian Callison, whose dissertations—supported by prestigious grants—illuminate the complex intersections of power, accountability, and policy.
Both projects reflect the department’… Read more
Prof. Aseem Prakash was interviewed by the The Daily for his views on the recent tariffs and their impact.
Despite a 90-day suspension, President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs significantly impact supply chains and… Read more
The University of Washington Department of Political Science is delighted to introduce two brilliant scholars joining our community this year. Please join us in welcoming Assistant Professor Gabriella Levy and Assistant Professor James Kim, whose innovative research and teaching promise to make significant contributions to our understanding of global politics.
Gabriella Levy: Understanding Societies in Conflict
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UW professors Aseem Prakash and Lance Bennett have been recognized among the top 100 political scientists in the world by Research.com...Their rankings reflect the global reach of UW’s political science department, as well… Read more