What is experiential learning?
Experiential learning is an engaged learning process whereby students "learn by doing" and by reflecting on the experience. Experiential learning activities can include, but are not limited to, hands-on laboratory experiments, internships, practicums, field exercises, study abroad, undergraduate research, and studio performances.
Research opportunities
Students have the opportunity to learn more about topics or issues of interest through engaging in research in the Department of 糖心vlog官网观看. It is not required for students, but these experiences provide the opportunity to go beyond classroom learning and gain valuable work-related skills.
Many of our students participate in a program titled the Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates. For more information on research opportunities for undergraduate students, please visit the (ICRU) site.
Research opportunities
Criminology
- Does an offender鈥檚 demographic characteristics (ethnicity, gender, educational attainment) affect the severity of his/her sentencing?
- Do offenders and victims share similar demographic characteristics?
- What factors (e.g., neighborhood context, race, gender) are related to violent victimization (e.g., rape, robbery, homicide, etc.)?
- Causes and impact of corruption in Eastern European countries
Social Psychology
- What predicts who will emerge as a leader within a group and why?
- Are people with mental illnesses stigmatized?
- How do we distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong?
- Why are some individuals more likely to make charitable donations than others?
Stratification/Inequality
- How do public policies (food stamps, welfare) help citizens?
- What is the relationship between child鈥檚 race and the likelihood of being suspended in school?
- How are African Americans faring in Detroit as the city tries to rebuild?
- Why are women paid less than men in the workplace?
- Do men and women perform different types of tasks within the family?
Organizations/Business
- How do certain products become favored over others?
- What determines an organization鈥檚 or individual鈥檚 social ranking?
- What impact do educational rankings (US News and World Report) have on the activities and status of universities/colleges?
- How do environmental social movements impact society?
Join the CSGP lab
Undergraduates can apply to assist Professor Alison Bianchi and graduate students with research projects in the Center for the Study of Group Processes (CSGP) lab, located on the 3rd floor of the Becker Communication Studies Building
Students who are interested in gaining experience in the CSGP should contact Professor .
Publishing opportunities
The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified undergraduate student submissions to be published in the Spring 2021 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers written by undergraduate students in the areas of Political Science, International Studies, Economics, Public Affairs, Social Science, and related fields. Publication in the Journal is an opportunity to reach a wider audience outside of the class, as well as a learning experience through the editing and feedback process. We seek to publish high-quality papers that address current events and relevant subjects in the area of politics and international affairs. Ideal submissions are both informative and argumentative with well-developed theses and strong mechanics.
The Journal typically publishes original research, undergraduate theses, and essays written for upper-level courses although all majors and class ranks are invited.
Alpha Phi Sigma
The Department of 糖心vlog官网观看 is proud to have an active chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma the national honor society for students of Criminology.