Our Supporters
The Research Circle on Democracy and Cultural Pluralism was established in 2004-05 by a gift from Jeanette P. Lerman '69 and Joseph Neubauer, who provide continuing support for its activities.
Understanding the nature of conflicts
The Research Circle is based in the politics department, but draws on the participation of interested faculty and students across many departments.
We encourage students to explore the challenges of difference based on race, ethnicity, gender, culture, and social and economic inequality through their own research in courses, through independent study and in senior honors theses and graduate research papers.
The Research Circle creates new opportunities for collaborative research and writing projects involving undergraduates and faculty, as well as graduate students and faculty.