About the Department of Political Science

We value excellence in discovery and learning that addresses longstanding and fundamental questions in governance and politics, and that improves the world in tangible ways and is relevant to different communities outside the university.  

Department Head
Dr. Cherie Maestas
cmaestas@purdue.edu

Department Operations Manager
Kelly Thornburg
kthornbu@purdue.edu

Graduate Coordinator / Senior Administrative Assistant
Stacy Bogan
bogans@Purdue.edu

Undergraduate Coordinator / Senior Administrative Assistant

Jillian Huckleberry
jhuckleb@purdue.edu

For full list of administrators click here: Administration

Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education
Room: BRNG 2299
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
Phone: 765 494-4161
Fax: 765 494-0833
politicalscience@purdue.edu