Cecilia Hyunjung Mo
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Progess isn’t progress unless it happens for you
People who don't prosper when the overall economy does well tend to feel dispossessed and angry. Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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Teach for America service leads to empathy
Two years with Teach for American influences participants to empathize with the poorer members of society and accept that poverty isn't a choice, according to a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreJul 19, 2017
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The Science of Politics: Vanderbilt experts put their theories to the test in the 2016 election
To say that this has been a crazy year in politics is a laugh-out-loud understatement. We turn to the experts in Vanderbilt’s renowned political science department for insight not only into the 2016 presidential race, but also into the future of U.S. politics itself. Read MoreAug 10, 2016
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Hetherington, Mo win American Political Science Association awards
Marc Hetherington and Cecelia Mo will collect prestigious awards in September for their research in political science. Read MoreMay 27, 2016
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The most popular research stories of 2015
With discoveries ranging from the origins of consciousness to the end of the universe, 2015 was a year of incredibly diverse research at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreDec 28, 2015
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VUCast: Who looks like a leader to you?
In the latest VUCast: Find out why gender matters when you envision a president, leader or CEO; see what Vanderbilt blasted into space and what it's doing now; and learn how the price of cigarettes is saving babies' lives. Read MoreDec 17, 2015
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Sexism rules in the ballot booth unless voters have more information
Female candidates have to be more qualified than their male opponents to prevail in an election because many people don’t see women as leaders, according to research that reveals hidden bias that can emerge in the voting booth. Read MoreNov 9, 2015
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Kudos: Read about the latest faculty and student awards and achievements
Read about the latest faculty and student awards and achievements. Read MoreSep 23, 2015
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Study: Raises for elected representatives could lead to better representation
Paying elected representatives more in salary and benefits may make them more responsive to voters, according to a new study co-authored by Vanderbilt's Cecilia Mo. Read MoreAug 4, 2015
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Human trafficking researcher can comment on bipartisan bill
Human trafficking expert Cecilia Hyunjung Mo is optimistic about the progress being made on a bipartisan bill to fight human trafficking. But she says additional steps must be taken by lawmakers, companies and consumers. Read MoreApr 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt researcher working to fight human trafficking, slavery
Vanderbilt political scientist Cecilia Mo has won a $1 million grant from the Labor Department to fight human trafficking. Read MoreFeb 3, 2015
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Trends indicate Asian Americans should be turning Republican – but they’re not
It's a puzzler that political scientists want to understand and strategists want to exploit: Asian Americans lean decidedly to the Democratic Party, despite many factors that indicate they should be a natural fit for the Republicans. Read MoreJun 11, 2014
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VUCast: Eat More, Lose Weight!
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Eat more, lose weight! A Vandy nutritionist shows how it works Anger in the court! Why ticked-off judges may be better judges. See what inspires some of our professors to teach. Read MoreJan 16, 2013
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New faculty: Cecilia Hyunjung Mo shares her late father’s passion for politics
Cecilia Hyunjung Mo followed in her father's footsteps to understand the thorniest issues in political science. Read MoreNov 20, 2012
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New University Faculty 2012-13
A complete list of new university faculty for the 2012-13 academic year Blair School of Music Tucker Biddlecombe, associate professor and director of choral activities B.M., State University of New York–Potsdam, 1998 M.M., Florida State University, 2003 D.Phil., Florida State University, 2012 Biddlecombe is a published… Read MoreNov 9, 2012
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VUCast: Wearable Robot
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Amazing Vanderbilt research you have to see to believe! How this “wearable robot” helps paraplegics walk! How winning a football game could influence who wins the presidency. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreOct 31, 2012