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UB researcher demonstrates power of AI in social sciences
3/18/26
Rachael Hinkle’s work with machine learning intersects political science, legal training and computational methods.
New AI degrees taking off
2/16/26
UB students majoring in AI-focused degree programs are enthusiastic about their job prospects in the burgeoning new field.
Department becomes home to two leading political science journals
2/11/26
The Department of Political Science is now home to two internationally recognized academic journals. "International Studies Quarterly," co-edited by faculty members Sam Bell and Elena McLean, and the "Journal of Politics," edited by Tim Hellwig, are widely regarded as top peer-reviewed publications in the field.
New bachelor’s degree explores AI and public policy
2/11/26
The Department of Political Science has launched a new Bachelor of Science degree in AI and Policy Analysis as part of the newly established Department of AI and Society. The program helps students understand how artificial intelligence shapes public policy governance and everyday life.
Faculty Experts Weigh in on Presidential Election
1/28/26
UB political scientist Carla Martínez Machain says Venezuela may not be the Trump administration’s last foreign intervention.