Research

a group of protesters is gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme court

Sep 30, 2024

‘Litigant Shopping’ For Supreme Court Cases Can Backfire

Choosing plaintiffs with specific demographic attributes can be used to shape public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court – but it can also backfire. Elizabeth Lane, assistant professor of political science, weighs in.

Aug 16, 2024

Political Science Majors Showcase Research at Summer Symposium

Rising stars present findings at NC State's Undergraduate Research & Creativity Event.

Dr. Zlatin Mitkov and new graduate Justin Thorpe at commencement

May 9, 2024

Justin Thorpe Receives Erika Fairchild Outstanding Paper Award

Independent research project examined the relationship between party identity and partisan polarization.

photo shows rear view of a woman sitting on a hillside and looking thoughtfully into the distance

Jan 24, 2024

Study: The More People Know About Pregnancy, the More Likely They Are to Support Access to Abortion

A new study co-authored by political science professor Steven Greene reveals that the more people know about pregnancy, the more likely they are to oppose legislation that limits women’s access to abortions – regardless of political ideology.

Feb 20, 2023

Research Project Enriches Undergraduate Program

Jaz Bryant has stayed busy during her time at NC State. This senior has most recently presented her research at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNURCS).

Jennifer Kuzma sits for a portrait in Hunt Library

Aug 10, 2022

NC State to Research Implications of Engineered Microbiomes with New NSF Center Grant

Public administration professor Jennifer Kuzma is helping lead a multidisciplinary team studying the microbial communities that inhabit the structures in which we live, work and play.

painting of the early 20th century industrial center in Youngstown, Ohio

Jan 11, 2022

Greening the Rust Belt: An Unexpected Link Between Manufacturing and Sustainability

New research from public administration professor Christopher Galik highlights the role economic transitions play in fostering sustainability.

Sep 29, 2021

What to Know About GMOs

NC State biotech policy expert and Goodnight-NCGSK Foundation Distinguished Professor Jennifer Kuzma answers top questions about genetically modified organisms.

Apr 26, 2021

For Michaela Davis (‘21), Study Abroad Leads to Undergraduate Research

Senior political science major discusses the rewards and challenges of undergraduate research.

Mar 25, 2021

Analysis: Nonprofit Organizations Across the Country Are in Crisis

How many nonprofit organizations will disappear altogether? Public administration professor Mandi Stewart takes a closer look.