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Apr 28, 2017

Add value to your degree with internships

Senior Political Science major Adonna Biel shares insight on the importance of engaging in internships

Apr 28, 2017

Highlights from the discussion, “Media’s Influence on Public Opinion”

Media influence on public opinion has become a highly debated topic since the presidential election. On March 14, 2017 in Caldwell G 111, Dr. Greene and Dr. Taylor debated each other on this topic. Both political science faculty members presented interesting arguments. We have captured some highlights in case you missed the event.

Apr 28, 2017

Thank you and farewell, Dr. Kessler!

On April 28, Dr. Sanford Kessler, our outstanding political theory professor, gave his last lecture at NC State. As the spring semester was finishing off, PS major Shannon Bullis had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kessler to discuss his career, what he’s learned from his time here at State, and his future plans.

Apr 28, 2017

“Oh, the places you’ll go!” May 2017 graduates share their post-NC State plans

Tessa Loazer, Cody Long, Charles Gray, Ayana Parker, Brandon Hien, Harrison Broadbent, and Chris Broughton graciously shared their post-NC State plans on a forum on the new PS Advising Moodle page.

Apr 28, 2017

‘Making Online Learning the Best It Can Be’

Since her online teaching journey began in 2003, NC State professor Amanda Edwards has learned a great deal about what students want and expect from both online and face-to-face courses. In addition to being a teaching associate professor of political science in the School of Public and International Affairs, Edwards directs the Leadership in the Public Sector online bachelor’s degree program.

Apr 21, 2017

Training the Next Generation of Nuclear Security Experts

The Consortium for Nonproliferation Enabling Capabilities does crucial work in training the next generation of experts in nuclear security policy. One of the leaders of that effort is NC State political science professor Bill Boettcher.

Apr 12, 2017

Simulating Migration Crises, Rogue Vessels, Ebola Outbreaks at the Libraries

“Winter Is Coming,” a two-day energy and security simulation training exercise for 50 Triangle-area university students interested in careers with intelligence agencies, recreated the kinds of situation rooms that a National Security Advisor runs in cases of a high-level security emergency—all in the safety of the Hunt Library’s visualization and collaboration spaces.

Mar 27, 2017

Are we prepared for our gene altered future?

The impending genetic boom goes beyond CRISPR and could have very wide-reaching implications — from feeding billions, to curing disease, to improving animal welfare. Those are the upsides. They could also have dire unintended consequences, for human health or even by disrupting entire ecosystems. Jennifer Kuzma, School of Public and International Affairs, featured.

Mar 10, 2017

Public Administration Graduate Secretary Mac McGee Retires After 17 Years

During a networking event on February 9th at H-Street Kitchen, the School of Public and International Affairs took special time out to recognize and celebrate Mac McGee, who retired as graduate secretary from the public administration department. Faculty, alumni, and students attended the event to thank Mac for his service to NC State.

Mar 10, 2017

Public Administration Alumni Society News

Message from the PA Alumni Society President The PA Alumni Society of NC State serves as a resource for students, alumni, professors and other supporters of our program. Your participation makes that possible. In recent years, the society has focused on increasing our endowment. Your generosity has allowed us for many years to offer a…