Gregory Holyk
Ph.D. candidate (ABD)
B.A. University of Calgary, Psychology
MSc. University of Calgary, Cognitive Psychology
E-Mail: gholyk2@uic.edu
Fields of
Interest:
My research interests lie at the intersection of political science and communication studies, primarily in the areas of public opinion, the mass media, and American foreign policy. My dissertation research involves an examination of differences in opinion regarding U.S. foreign policy between policy leaders and the general public. I am also interested in the use of propaganda, political communication through the mass media, and the role of power and class in the distribution and control of information.
Selected Conference Papers:
U.S. Foreign Policy and Multilateralism: A Comparison of Leader and Mass Opinion. Paper presented at the Midwest Political Science Association. Chicago, Illinois, USA. 2007.Federal Spending in Rich and Poor Counties. Paper presented at the Midwest Political Science Association. 2007. (with Barry S. Rundquist)
Selected Activities and Honors:
Recipient of a 2007-08 UIC Dean's Scholar Award for dissertation researchRecipient of a 2005-06 UIC University Fellowship
Attended University of Michigan's Survey Research Institute (Summer 2006)
Not If, But When: The 2003 Iraq War Debate (with Kevin Navratil), nominated for the 2005 Midwest Political Science Conference Westview Prize.
President, the Association of Graduate Students of Politics (2003-2007)