A team of IPOLers recently presented their research in a poster session as part of the 79th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference. Interested in the BLM’s influence on public opinion, Sam Avery, Marissa Good, and Thomas Dainty have participated in the Black Lives Matter protest research as a spin-off project of IPOL since the summer of 2021 under the guidance of Professor Boehmke.

Congratulations to Alex Hefel on receiving 2022-2023 Laurence Fairall Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and master's professional students who intend to have active careers in journalism.

Congratulations to Caleb Slater on receiving 2022-2023 Teri G. Rasmussen Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate political science major who intends to pursue a career in law.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that a majority of Iowans support multiple racial justice policing and sentencing reforms, but fewer than half of Iowans support increased penalties for protestors and cities.

Congratulations to Marissa Good on receiving 2022-2023 Donald B. Johnson Fellowship. This fellowship is awarded to undergraduate political science majors who are completing their junior years and who show the quality of character and leadership. 

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that Iowans’ opinions are split regarding the construction of pipelines that would transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants to be sequestered underground to reduce greenhouse emissions.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that a majority of Iowans who have heard of critical race theory (CRT) support teaching it in schools. However, the level of support varies based on the respondent's political ideology, religion, and age.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that Iowans are split on whether businesses should be prevented from having mask and vaccine mandates. However, a large majority are in favor of vaccine exemptions for medical and religious reasons. View results and more information about the survey in the documents linked below.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that Iowans support COVID-19 vaccination. Most respondents were already vaccinated. In addition, those who are already vaccinated or in the process of getting vaccinated worry that those who have chosen not to get vaccinated were hurting Iowa.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students found that a majority of Iowans are worried about the effects of global climate change. Concerns about climate change split strongly along partisan lines and show some level of generation differences.