Center for Analytic Political Engagement at UC Merced
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UC Merced Political Science officially reinstated its Pi Sigma Alpha chapter under the leadership of Political Science Professor Marco Alcocer. Students interested are encouraged to email CAPE at cape@ucmerced.edu or contact Professor Alcocer directly.
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UC Merced and CAPE welcomed over 7,000 prospective students and their families to Bobcat Day, a day to highlight the best of what UCM has to offer!
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Professor Courtney Monroe analyzes civil rights violations from police misconduct, focusing specifically on India and raising the question of whether the law could contribute to resolving this problem.
Read more about the article here: academic.oup.com/isq/article…
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One of our program’s student assistants presented on what he has been carrying out in the CAPE office including experiences and skills he has gained while supporting the team in the office’s objective of connecting students with internships at Student Success Internship Showcase.
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CAPE and the Political Science Department honored our students at our Bridges and Beyond event. These students had the opportunity to connect with graduate students, alumni, faculty, and representatives from elected officials’ offices.
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The CAPE High School Faculty Showcase brought AP Government and U.S. History teachers from across the Valley to UC Merced for a day of connection, collaboration, and civic leadership.
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CAPE and the Political Science Department invite you to join us for a seminar with Professor Jennifer Merolla from UC Riverside, who will discuss how gendered political contexts shape public emotions and political engagement.
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The CAPE staff spent last Friday at a team retreat on the farm yard where we learned about Central Valley politics and priorities.
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For their second training the CAPE Legislative Fellows spoke with UC Merced Political Science alumna Berenice Ballinas, Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Anaheim, about her experience navigating public‑service spaces.
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Thank you to @AsmSoria 's staff for leading an insightful conversation during our CAPE Civic Skills Workshop on engaging with local elected officials this past Wednesday.
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Enrollment for Summer 2026 Political Science courses is now open. Students are encouraged to review the online offerings in Sessions A and C and plan their schedules accordingly.
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Associate Professor Aditya Dasgupta’s research explores how “bureaucratic overload,” when officials are given major responsibilities but too few resources, shapes the effectiveness of rural development in India. Read more here: cambridge.org/core/journals/……
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We are proud to introduce the 2026 CAPE Legislative Fellows. This group of undergraduate students will spend the semester preparing for their summer legislative internships.
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