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Frank Fernandez

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Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison

At the University of Minnesota, researchers, scientists and other supporters protested against proposed cuts to scientific research funding. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

November 18, 2025

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Volha Chykina, University of Richmond; David P. Baker, Penn State; Frank Fernandez, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Justin J.W. Powell, University of Luxembourg

Academic freedom grew strongly after World War II, with greater university funding, protections and autonomy, yet global data now shows a decline.

Students who take political science classes in college are more likely to be civically engaged. Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

October 25, 2021

Studying political science motivates college students to register and vote – new research shows

Frank Fernandez, University of Florida and Matthew J Capaldi, University of Florida

Taking just one political science class makes college students more likely to show up at the polls, two researchers find.

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