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Political Science Department
Dept. 3197
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-6484
Fax: (307) 766-6771
Email: pols.info@uwyo.edu

THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FIELD

Political science explores the formal and informal institutions/processes of social regulation. Areas of focus are: analysis of government structures, the decision-making processes, policy content, and philosophical traditions.  Political scientists examine how governments mediate conflict of competing social, economic, and political values. Of interest also are the political and legal relationships among world nations.  

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The Political Science Discipline

Political scientists examine how governments mediate conflicts of competing social, economic, and political values. Of interest also are the political and legal relationships among world nations.

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UW Student to Serve Capitol Hill Internship

UW Student to Serve Capitol Hill Internship

December 11, 2012 — Morgan Miller of Cheyenne, a graduating senior in political science and participant in the University of Wyoming Student Success Services (SSS) program, will serve an internship with U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi’s Washington, D.C., office during the spring 2013 semester. The internship will include administrative, legislative and constituent services.

Wyomingites Split on Wolf Reintroduction

Wyomingites Split on Wolf Reintroduction

November 9, 2012 — More than half of Wyoming residents believe introducing wolves into Yellowstone National Park has had negative effects, according to a new University of Wyoming poll.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice to Speak at UW

U.S. Supreme Court Justice to Speak at UW

October 16, 2012 — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will speak to students and the public at the University of Wyoming Thursday, Oct. 25.

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POLS Club Helps Laramie Toys for Tots

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Political Science Club members assisted with a record breaking Laramie Toys for Tots drive prior to the UW vs CSU Border War in November.

Liberal Democracies Workshop

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The department recently hosted a workshop conference on shifting liberal democracies including experts from Australia and Canada.

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