Mission

The UMBC Political Science Council of Majors strives to promote a sense of fellowship among Political Science students and provide a means of interaction between the students and faculty of the department. In addition, PSCOM works in conjunction with the department to increase distribution of political science materials available to students and increase awareness of alternative educational and career options. PSCOM is not affiliated with any outside organization or political party. All majors are encouraged to join.

Meetings

Wednesdays, 12:00-12:50pm, PUP 354 (Conference Room)

Contacts

Victory Mohamed, President              mohamed9@umbc.edu     or  umbc.pscom@gmail.com

John O’Malley, Vice-President          jo12@umbc.edu                or  umbc.pscom@gmail.com              

Advisor

Dr. Tom Schaller                                Schaller@umbc.edu

Mission

Pi Sigma Alpha is the national Political Science Honor society. The Omicron Eta Chapter at UMBC was founded in 1984. The purpose of the organization is to recognize academic achievement and to promote worthwhile extracurricular activities in Political Science.

Meetings

Mondays, 12:00pm, PUP 206

Contacts

Nathaniel Kim, President/Chair                 nkim2@umbc.edu

Gillian Yeadon, Vice-President                 gillian2@umbc.edu

Advisor

Dr. Carolyn Forestiere                               forestie@umbc.edu

Mission

UMBC Model United Nations strives to educate students and the community about the topics, tasks and bodies of the United Nations. Our team attends one conference a semester. The location for the conferences is New York during the Spring semester and Chicago during the Fall semester. The club is active in educational outreach to neighboring high schools and colleges by hosting several simulations each year. The club is also an active participant each year in raising funds for UNICEF.

Meetings

Mondays, 12 noon (club; class at 11:00am), PUP 354

Contacts

Nikoletta Gjoni, President                          gjoni.nikoletta@gmail.com

Gavin Way, Vice-President                        gavin.way@gmail.com

Advisor

Dr. Cynthia Hody                                       hody@umbc.edu

Mission

An organization geared towards assisting students in preparing for the Law school application process and providing information on the legal profession.

Meetings

To be held monthly, see website.

Contacts

Quintin Wallace, President                          umbcprelawsociety@gmail.com

Sangeeta Nambi                                           umbcprelawsociety@gmail.com

Advisor

Dr. Jeffery Davis                                         davisj@umbc.edu