Explored Marcellus Shale Policies, Ran for Borough Council
"I worked on a project in the summer of 2012 studying Marcellus Shale and the policies surrounding it. In the project, I had the opportunity to interview members of the Indiana County community as well as workers from the natural gas extraction companies and local politicians."
Taralyn Federoff, Class of 2014, double major in Political Science and Anthropology, minor in Latin American Studies, ran for the Indiana Borough Council as a student representative
What's Happening for Political Science Majors
Political science majors can engage in activities outside of the classroom that deepen their commitment to their area of expertise.
Political Science Student Leadership Committee
The PSSLC is a student organization created to raise political awareness and increase political involvement on campus and in the Indiana community. The PSSLC holds bi-weekly meetings throughout the academic year and sponsors a number of projects and events, including food drives, "Meet the Candidates" nights, and trips to Washington, D.C.
Pre-Law Society
The Pre-Law Society offers students who are thinking about law school an opportunity to learn more about law school (and how to get into law school), and also an opportunity to learn about law-related careers. Through the Pre-Law Society, students can interact with other students who are also interested in law school.
Model United Nations
The Model United Nations program simulates global conflicts so you can develop the level of diplomatic skills used at the UN. Engage with students from other campuses to bring resolution to complicated disputes.
Model European Union
The Model European Union is an opportunity to develop diplomatic skills by resolving simulated European disputes.
Pi Gamma Mu Chapter
This international social science honor society is open to juniors, seniors, and graduates. Once you meet the requirements and are accepted, you have a lifetime membership and a one-year subscription to Social Science Review.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) of Indiana University of Pennsylvania provides students and organizations of IUP with a representative voice that promotes and enriches the welfare of the students via avenues including, but not limited to, cultural, recreational, educational, social, and legislative programs that complement their learning experience at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
University Senate
The University Senate serves as the academic governing body for IUP. Senators are primarily elected and come from all areas of the campus communityfaculty, administrators, students, staff, and alumni. A student always serves as the vice chair for the University Senate, and students serve along with faculty and administrators as members of committees.
Student Cooperative Association
The Student Cooperative Association at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization owned and operated by a community of activity-fee-paying members that provides facilities, activities, and services to enhance the social, cultural, recreational, and learning experience for the university community. The board consists of 19 members, of which eight IUP undergraduate students are elected in two equal groups for two-year staggered terms, by and from student membership. Only students who can fulfill at least one year of the term are eligible.