Invitation to Roundtable Discussion
The Current and Future Landscape of Political Science Research
We are pleased to invite you to a small roundtable discussion to be held on July 21, 2025, at Waseda University. This event will bring together a group of scholars for an open-format conversation on the current state and future directions of political science research, as well as the broader academic climate in a time of change.
Format & Chair
The session will be moderated by Yoshikuni Ono (Waseda University).
Designed to foster open, collegial exchange, this roundtable offers a space for reflection on the current research environment and the future of our discipline.
We hope you can join us for this timely and thoughtful exchange.
【Event Summary】
Date&Time：Monday, July 21, 2025, 12：30～16：40
Venue：Room 902, Building 11, Waseda Campus, Waseda University
Language ：English
Eligibility：Full-time students of the School of Political Science and Economics, the Graduate School of Political Science, and the Graduate School of Economics, and faculty and staff of the Faculty of Political Science and Economics, as well as the general public
TimeTable：
12:30PM～Poster Session
A chance to informally exchange ideas and engage with research in progress, presented by early-career scholars.
14:00PM～15:40PM Roundtable Discussion
A candid and open conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing the field. No formal presentations—just a collegial discussion among participants.
Participants include:
・James Druckman (University of Rochester)
・Matt Golder (Pennsylvania State University)
・Sona Golder (Pennsylvania State University)
・Yuki Shiraito（University of Michigan） ※Add Participant,2025/07/14.
15:50PM～16:40PM Roundtable Discussion
A candid and open conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing the field. No formal presentations—just a collegial discussion among participants.
Registration：Free Admission (Registration Required) . While participation is free of charge, advance registration is required. https://forms.gle/kxqxiRt8wLTpYND78
Contact：[email protected]
