Wichita State University
Research Opportunities
- Every Political Science major completes a Senior Thesis in POLS 600. Students are encouraged to formally present their research at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) each Spring. Department funds are available for students to present their research at an academic conference.
- Student Research Assistantships are available from time to time with department faculty members. These positions allow students to collaborate with faculty on their professional research projects and include a stipend. On occasion, students may co-present the research with their faculty mentor.
John Millett - John Young Mentor-Student Award
This award was established by Rev. Dr. John Young to honor his excellent mentor Dr. John Millett. The Mentor-Scholar award is given each year to recognize an original student paper and honor strong mentoring relationships between students and their professors.
| Year | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Itzia Barraza-Córdova - With Dr. Doris Chang
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| 2021 | Alison Rice - With Dr. Brian Amos |
| 2020 | Dominik Lett - With Dr. Michael Hall |
| 2019 | Shelby Rowell - With Dr. Dinorah Azpuru |
| 2018 | Kaitlyn Fox - With Dr. Dinorah Azpuru |
| 2017 | D.J. Gering - With Dr. Dinorah Azpuru |
| 2016 | Erin Nisley - With Dr. Mel Kahn |
| 2015 | Tiffany Massey - With Dr. Mel kahn |
| 2014 | Zinna Kahn - With Dr. Dinorah Azpuru |
| 2013 | Amanda Babcock - With Dr. Dinorah Azpuru |
| 2012 |
Creighton Coleman and Sarah Eshghi - With Dr. Dinorah Azpuru |