2026 Graduate Publications

Synergies between interventions: The Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR) and REDD+ in the Brazilian AmazonBy: Adriana Molina-Garzón, Carolina Gueiros, Erin O SillsAbstract:ÌýDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has declined since 2023, yet the

Environmental motivations in an ongoing PES program in the Colombian AmazonBy: Adriana Molina-Garzón, Lina M Moros, Santiago Izquierdo-Tort, Ivan Savin, Esteve CorberaAbstract:ÌýPayments for Ecosystem Services (PES) are often regarded as

Not Me, Us: Political Parasocial Relationships in the Digital AgeBy: Samantha RegisterAbstract:ÌýSocial scientists have studied parasocial relationships since the 1950s, often in the context of television talk shows or popular soap opera

Who Claims Fraud? Correlates of State Legislators' Voter Fraud ClaimsBy: Samantha Register, Srinivas Parinandi, Alexandra A SiegelAbstract:ÌýState legislators play a key role in election administration, but have increasingly challenged the

How Group Meta-Perceptions Shape Political Party EvolutionBy: Stone NeilonAbstract:ÌýPolitical science has documented the extent of (mis)perceptions among partisans, and the subsequent effect of these (mis)perceptions on political behavior.

Using AI to DIY? Incorporating AI-Generated Learning Tools in the ClassroomBy: Christopher Jackson, Andrew Q PhilipsAbstract:ÌýGenerative artificial intelligence has changed the classroom experience, for better and worse. We contend that