Engaged Research Opportunities in Political Science and Global Studies at CSUCI
Explore various research involvement opportunities in Political Science and Global Studies at CSUCI, including individual projects, research assistantships, and university-level programs. Enhance your knowledge, expand career prospects, and build valuable connections through scholarly engagement.
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RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GLOBAL STUDIES Engaged Research Programs Political Science and Global Studies, CSUCI
WHY BECOME MORE OF A SCHOLAR NOW? Knowledge construction matters for everyone It does not have to be your chosen career, but will help your choice of career Augmented awareness of opportunities Better understanding of graduate school Closer working relationship with faculty Highlights for your CV/resume Enhanced connections to (potential) colleagues
PROGRAMS LEVEL POLITICAL SCIENCE and GLOBAL STUDIES 494 (1 unit and up) Individually designed project a faculty member agrees to mentor Involvement in faculty research/labs, usually with input into research design Can be a program elective or Capstone option by special arrangement MODEL UN Extensive research on a particular global topic and country views of it Mentoring from faculty and more experienced students Can be repeated because the projects are different each semester Can be a program elective or Capstone option by special arrangement
PROGRAMS LEVEL (CONTINUED) RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS Paid work (examples include LEAP or funded student assistantships Can come up suddenly, good strategy to make sure faculty know you are interested Connected to a specific faculty project, specified work with less involvement in design BLENDED INITIATVES (e.g. Peace Corps Prep) INCIDENTAL VOLUNTEERING (rarer, but a way to explore interests)
UNIVERSITY LEVEL SUMMER SURF PROGRAM RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP WITH PROXIMATE DISCIPLINES Library Communication (e.g. Dolphin Radio) And beyond . CAMPUS RESEARCH CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS Fall undergraduate research conference SAGE Research Conference Campus events
DISCIPLINE LEVEL STUDENT ORIENTED CONFERENCES SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS ONLINE RESEARCH CERTIFICATIONS ACADEMIC CONFERENCES AND OUTLETS Especially regional conferences (i.e. Western Social Science Association) Student poster sessions Student research journals Paper competitions
AND BEYOND.(WITH SOME CAUTIONS) COMMUNITY BASED RESEARCH For government and non-profit service organizations For campaigns and political organizations ACTION RESEARCH GRANT WRITING Nonprofit organizations solicit volunteer assistance Faculty may have or be aware of opportunities for students with interest/initiative Students can be involved in crafting opportunities
