Tag Political science

Yale political scientist to speak at UW–Madison

October 13, 2011

The Yale political scientist who authored a "public option" plan for national health care will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison to deliver a Hilldale Lecture in the Social Studies on American politics and the middle class.

UW–Madison experts available to media to discuss 9/11

August 25, 2011

As the world marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a number of experts who can discuss topics and issues connecting the anniversary and counterterrorism, religion and politics.

Latest Badger Poll results to be released

July 13, 2011

The results of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Badger Poll will be released this week and will examine the views of Wisconsin residents on state and national government, politics and economics, as well as the differences among urban, rural and suburban areas of Wisconsin.

Recent UW–Madison graduates win award for strategic media plan

June 13, 2011

As recent University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates hoping to land jobs in political and strategic communications, Dana Vielmetti and Paige Helling this week found themselves in an enviable position.

Political features writer, Silicon Valley business reporter to visit campus

September 28, 2010

A writer who chronicles the personalities in the nation’s capital and a reporter on the world’s biggest technology companies will visit campus as writers in residence.

UW-Madison chancellor hosts ‘Meeting of the Minds’

September 20, 2010

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will lead a dynamic conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 29, with four UW–Madison faculty at the top of their fields to cut through the chatter and tackle the issues at the core of what it means to live in a democracy in 2010.

Latest Badger Poll results to be released

July 14, 2010

The results of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's 30th Badger Poll will be released this week.

Kindergartners stump a professor, learn about college

May 5, 2010

How many clowns are there in the world? How do slugs pull their eyes into their bodies? What’s the meaning of life?

Recent sightings: Kindergarten Prof

April 28, 2010

Students in Josh Reineking’s kindergarten class at Glenn Stephens Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, visit a lecture during Political Science 104: Introduction to American…

Book explores organ transplant network, evidence-based decision-making

March 24, 2010

In an important and timely study of medical governance, professor David Weimer of the La Follette School of Public Affairs explores a regulatory approach that delegates decisions about the allocation of scarce medical resources to private nonprofit organizations.

‘Office Hours’ provides update on the stimulus plan and the economy

March 2, 2010

Two experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business will discuss the state of the national economy on "Office Hours" Tuesday on the Big Ten Network.

Foundation funds housing assistance research of three faculty members

March 1, 2010

Three Institute for Research on Poverty research affiliates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to examine the effects of Section 8 housing subsidy receipts on the economic self-sufficiency of low-income families and the educational opportunities of their children.

Study: Bloggers’ reasons for writing change over time

February 10, 2010

While political bloggers were initially inspired to post their thoughts online as a way to help them blow off steam or articulate new ideas, over time they're driven to blog by a desire to influence mainstream media or public opinion, according to research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

New study rejects mortality-privatization link

January 29, 2010

A new study reconsiders and ultimately rejects a well-publicized claim that mass privatization of state enterprises caused a drastic increase in premature deaths after the fall of communism in ex-Soviet countries.

TIP/Campaign finance experts

January 21, 2010

Jan. 21, 2010 TO: Editors, news directors FROM: Stacy Forster and Jenny Price, University Communications, 608-262-0930 RE: TIP/CAMPAIGN FINANCE EXPERTS In a major…

Latest Badger Poll results to be released

November 30, 2009

The results of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Badger Poll will be released this week.

Early voting option can decrease turnout, research shows

November 17, 2009

Although states are moving quickly to put in place election procedures that allow for early voting, allowing people to cast ballots ahead of Election Day often results in lower turnout, according to research from a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison political scientists.

Wisconsin cautious about Obama health care plan; Milwaukee poised for reform

October 4, 2009

More Wisconsinites oppose President Barack Obama's health care plan than support it, according to a new poll that also shows a majority of Milwaukee County residents favor a mayoral takeover of the Milwaukee Public Schools.

Poll covers economy, state’s direction, 2010 election

October 3, 2009

Tom Barrett and Scott Walker have the early edge in hypothetical primary matchups in the 2010 governor's race, according to a new poll in which Wisconsinites also give high levels of support to President Barack Obama but express concern about the direction of state government.

Goldstein, WPRI to provide new polling, insight

September 10, 2009

As part of a new partnership, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute (WPRI) are joining forces to conduct frequent, detailed polling of Wisconsinites.