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Think Like a Researcher: How Political Science Research Sets You Apart in Admissions

Curious about how high school students can get started in political science research? Join Dr. Ida Danewid, University of Sussex professor and expert in global politics, as she shows how students can explore real-world issues like power, justice, and inequality through research. Learn how to ask the right questions, analyze global systems, and use your findings to strengthen your college applications. Don’t miss this chance to discover what it takes to think, research, and write like a political scientist.

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November 25, 2025
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Discover how political science research can give students an edge in college admissions.

Join University of Sussex Professor Dr. Ida Danewid as she introduces high school students to the world of politics, global justice, and international relations research. Learn how early research experience builds analytical thinking, perspective, and academic depth — qualities top universities value.

You Will Learn:
  1. Why political research is becoming a key differentiator in social science and IR applications
  2. How to choose and develop a strong research topic in politics or global affairs
  3. Steps to turn curiosity about current issues into a real, mentor-guided research project
  4. How research experience can enhance critical thinking, writing skills, and college readiness

Meet Your Speakers

Dr Ida Danewid
Professor at University of Sussex

Ida Danewid is an Associate Professor in Gender and Global Political Economy at the University of Sussex. She received her PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2018 and previously pursued her MPhil studies at the University of Oxford. Ida’s research is located at the intersection of global political theory, intellectual history, and political economy. She is particularly interested in anticolonial and black radical thought, gender studies, carceral geography, and the global history of anarchist and abolitionist struggle. 

Alex Yu
Academic Advisor at Indigo Research

Alex  graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with a bachelor's degree in Statistics and Mathematics, and later received a master's degree in Project Management from Northeastern University in the United States. With a solid background in science and engineering and practical experience in business projects, he excels at integrating data logic with academic planning, tailoring in-depth and competitive academic pathways for students.He has mentored numerous students on interdisciplinary research projects, helping them successfully apply to top universities in the US and the UK.

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