Research Center : Saint Anselm College

At the institute's research center, faculty from a variety of academic disciplines work closely with students, offering special opportunities to explore political phenomena with the benefit of experienced guidance. Project topics include the gloabl economy, interaction of art and politics, sustainable development and environmental conservation, the participation of women as leaders in politics, religion, and politics, and imigration and local refugee issues.

The center also conduct surveys tracking the political behavior of New Hampshire citizens and sponsors a leadership program for woman students from different colleges. In addition, the research center sponsors a working paper series for professors, publishes online undergraduate e-journals, and hosts a political lunchbox series as well as many lectures by noted scholars and practitioners.

Research Center Coordinators

	Neil A. Levesque Executive Director, NHIOP (603) 222-4102 nlevesque@anselm.edu
	Elizabeth Ossoff, Ph.D. Research Center Director Professor of Psychology (603) 641-7133 eossoff@anselm.edu
	Jeanne D. Smith Center for the Study of American Democracy and Citizenship Examines civic education and political life, public attitudes, political activities, and community dimensions. Research Coordinator: Andrew Moore, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History (603) 641-7050 amoore@anselm.edu
	Center for the Study of New Hampshire Politics and Civic Life Examines state and local government, campaigns, elections, and the United States presidency. The center also maintains data on New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation Presidential Primary. Research Coordinator: Jennifer Lucas, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Politics (603) 222-4151 jlucas@anselm.edu
	Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life Analyzes the relationships among religion, civic activity, and liberal democracy and also addresses contemporary ethical and public policy issues. Research Coordinator: Bindu Malieckal, Ph.D. Associate Professor, English (603) 641-7039 bmalieckal@anselm.edu
	Thomas J. Dodd Center for International Affairs and Law Studies the international dimensions of politics and the role of citizens in an ever-changing global community. The center emphasizes foreign policy and international relations. Research Coordinator: Professor of Politics, Chair (603) 222-4106 bbaudot@anselm.edu