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Body Rice Social Sciences Department of Political Science Login Menu Search Form Main Navback Home About Overview Contact Information People Faculty Faculty Emeriti In Memoriam Current Graduate Students Staff Undergraduate Overview Degree Requirements Political Science Advising Study Abroad and Transfer Credit Honors Program Research Opportunities Funding Opportunities Awards Pi Sigma Alpha About How to Become a Member Chapter Leadership Events Awards and Grants Chapter Bylaws Experiential Learning Opportunities Graduate Overview Graduate Study Interest Form Apply Current Student Resources PhD Alumni Hire a Rice Grad Student Joint MA in Statistics/PhD in Poli Sci Awards PS-GSA News & Events News Events Past Events Calendar Support/Donate Overview Give Now Close Body Body Body Quick Links ABOUT PEOPLE UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE SUPPORT/DONATE The mission of the Department of Political Science , at Rice University’s School of Social Sciences, is to contribute to the university and discipline through excellence in research, graduate training and undergraduate teaching. We train graduate students in modern techniques of social science research in three substantive areas of political science—American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations—to prepare them for successful careers in academic research. We contribute to the liberal arts education of our undergraduate students with courses aimed at developing their skills in critical and analytical thinking and writing, increasing their understanding of political processes, and encouraging responsible and active citizenship. In addition, we train our political science majors to conduct independent political science research. We aim to prepare all of our students for successful careers in academia, government, business, law, education, non-governmental organizations, and many other professional paths. Social Sciences Doctoral Students Overcome COVID-19 Challenges and Embark on Successful Placements Post-Graduation The COVID-19 pandemic upended the world in countless ways, leaving no industry untouched. The world of academia made rapid adjustments to continue effective instruction and research, and nowhere was that more evident than at Rice University. Doctoral students in the School of Social Sciences overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, thanks to the support of dedicated faculty, staff and peers. Several recent and soon-to-be doctoral graduates in the School of Social Sciences shared stories about their time at Rice — interrupted by a pandemic — and discussed their successful placements. Read the Full Article View More Our Events VIEW POLI SCI EVENTS VIEW RICE EVENTS Department of Political Science Contact Phone: 713.348.4842 Fax: 713.348.5273 E-mail: poli@rice.edu X (formerly Twitter): @RicePoliSci Postal Address Department of Political Science, MS-24 Rice University P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251-1892 Street Address Department of Political Science, MS-24 105 Herzstein Hall Rice University 6100 Main Street Houston, TX 77005 About People Undergraduate Graduate News Events Support/Donate6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005-1827 | Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892 | 713-348-0000 | Privacy Policy | Web Accessibility | Campus...