Brandon Prins, University of Tennessee Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Who was the first pirate? – Yandel R., age 11, Lakewood Ranch, Florida When most people imagine a pirate, they picture actor Johnny Depp playing […]
Research Uncovers AI Influence in Academic Papers A graduate student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, investigating the performance of ChatGPT found evidence that scholars quickly embraced the technology when writing peer-reviewed articles on political science topics. Shortly after the artificial intelligence program was introduced in November 2022, use of the top words it favors […]
Political Science Engaging Students in Election Pre-election Politics Panel6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 23Both will be in the John C. Hodges Library, Lindsay Young Auditorium The 2024 election season is not only historic but also the first opportunity for many University of Tennessee students to cast ballots for a US president. The Department of Political Science […]
How Russia employs ‘hard soft power’ to influence overseas media and sow dissent and fear among foreign populations Catherine Luther, University of Tennessee and Brandon Prins, University of Tennessee Public diplomacy – the art of rallying a foreign audience behind a nation’s interests – used to be about attracting support through charm, values and cultural exports. […]
Political science PhD student Katherine Trubee earned support as an SEC Emerging Scholar from the University of Tennessee Graduate School for the 2024–2025 academic year. She will receive support for academic and professional development and travel for conferences.
Beeler Receives Lorayne Lester Award Dianna Beeler, business manager for the Department of Political Science, received the Lorayne W. Lester Award from the College of Arts and Sciences during the 2023 Faculty Convocation. The award recognizes a faculty member or an exempt staff member who has demonstrated outstanding service through research, outreach, and/or administrative, teaching, […]
Biden-Xi meeting: 6 essential reads on what to look out for as US, Chinese leaders hold face-to-face talks President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are set to meet for the first time in a year. Saul Loeb/AFP cia Getty Images Matt Williams, The Conversation U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping […]
Vols Making an Impact In the Fall of 2022, the department co-sponsored a homecoming visit of three UT alumni that are making a difference in the global fight against poverty, food insecurity, and disease. All three women are working with organizations committed to improving the lives of those living in developing countries around the world. […]
Schwartz Wins Coveted Boren Fellowship Jack Schwartz, a PhD student in the department, won a prestigious Boren Fellowship to study Arabic in Jordan for the year. Boren Fellowships are awarded through a merit-based, national competition where applicants distinguish themselves through academic excellence, motivation, career goals, and commitment to public service. These fellowships are awarded to […]
