Research & Publications

The latest news about research and publications by Department of Politics and Government faculty.

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Hendricks, Shawki, and Colleagues publish article on Floating Gardens and environmental justice in Community Development

Drs. Michael Hendricks and Noha Shawki and an interdisciplinary team of researchers recently published a new article in Community Development. [Read the rest]

Dr. Hendricks receives College of Arts and Sciences’ Outstanding College Researcher Award

Dr. Michael Hendricks received the Outstanding College Researcher Award from the College of Arts and Sciences. [Read the rest]

Participants and organizers of the OSF–ISU Data Science Competition Spring 2026 stand together holding award certificates in front of a branded event background.

Students rise to challenge in highly competitive OSF-ISU Data Science Competition

The spring 2026 OSF HealthCare-Illinois State University Data Science Competition brought together Illinois State University students to tackle a real-world healthcare analytics challenge using machine learning and predictive modeling. [Read the rest]

ISU hosts 33rd Annual Conference for Students of Political Science

Politics and Government held the 33rd Annual Conference for Students of Political Science. [Read the rest]

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Hendricks receives 2026–27 Chizmar-Ostrosky SoTL Award

Dr. Michael Hendricks was awarded the Chizmar-Ostroky Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award. [Read the rest]