Dr. Aleksander Ksiazkiewicz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aleksander Ksiazkiewicz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois. His research expands core theories in American politics and political psychology by integrating insights from behavioral genetics, implicit social cognition, and chronobiological research. Ksiazkiewicz examines the role of genes in shaping political ideology, political interest, and participation. His studies illuminate the relationships between political phenomena, religiosity, personality traits, and cognitive styles. His research employs various methodologies, including large-N panel studies and experiments, to explore implicit social cognition and its influence on political attributes and outcomes. Recently, he has been investigating the intersection of chronobiology and politics, specifically how sleep preferences correlate with political attitudes and media consumption. Ksiazkiewicz has contributed to the academic field as an editor for a symposium in PS: Political Science & Politics and continues to emphasize the significance of implicit processes in political science.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lincoln Excellence Assistant Professors (LEAP) Award

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Award for Excellence in Graduate Education

Courses

PS 100 - Introduction to Political Science PS 314 - Political Psychology PS 328 - Introduction to Biology and Politics PS 330 - Introduction to Political Behavior PS 492 - Undergraduate Research Assistance PS 519 - Biology and Politics

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.