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Research Labs

The Rooney Democracy Institute's research labs foster collaborative inquiry and research engagement, bringing faculty, visiting scholars, and graduate students together to explore pressing questions in American politics. These labs provide students with mentorship, skill development, and opportunities to engage directly in innovative research.

  1. A hand draws a mind map with "DEMOCRACY" at the center, connected by arrows to terms in colored ovals: "People", "Rights", "Majority", "Politics", "Individualism", and "Voting".

    Politics, Organizations, and Psychology (POP) Lab

    Dedicated to advancing the study of democratic attitudes, polarization, and the role of partisan politics in organizations.

  2. An ancient stone church with a wooden porch and arched windows functions as a polling station. A white sign reading "POLLING STATION" stands on the grass path leading to the entrance, flanked by old stone grave markers under a sunny sky.

    Religion and Democracy (RAD) Lab

    Examining the relationship between religion and democratic politics in the United States and around the world.

  3. Smiling women shake hands at a civic event. One in a gray suit and blue shirt, the other holding a small American flag. Other diverse smiling people are visible in the background, also holding American flags.

    Representation of Women (ROW) Lab

    Advancing research into the causes and consequences of women’s representation.

  4. Jim Curry, Jeff Harden, and Rachel Porter headshots for the Representation and Politics in Legislatures Lab

    Representation and Politics in Legislatures (RPL) Lab

    Dedicated to advancing the study of legislative institutions, legislators, and representation in the United States and beyond.