The Politics and International Relations Graduate Students Organization (“PIRGSO”) is a student-run organization that represents and promotes the interests of the university's current graduate and professional student community of the Department of Politics & International Relations Department. It is our goal to provide graduate students in the Political Science and International Relations programs with the institutional capacity to organize events and conferences that are related to our field of study as well as career-related matters. Moreover, we envision this organization to facilitate discussions and engagement with all students with an interest in world politics. It is our hope to continue to promote and enable the building of a diverse and inclusive community of faculty and students. PIRGSO incorporates workshops, special events, and productivity sessions to stay in touch with peers and faculty.
PIRGSO is here to serve you. As a member of PIRGSO you are able to voice your concerns, provide insight and resources, and facilitate seemingly difficult discussions. Our representative positions on the Graduate Student Development Committee and the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee provides opportunities for us to present ideas, narratives, and updates to faculty as well as receiving feedback and insight regarding PIRGSO activities and department goals.
PIRGSO Officers
 | Jing Ge, PIRGSO President Jing is a PhD candidate in International Relations. Her research interests include International Organizations and global technological governance, foreign policy and regional security, with a specific focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Her dissertation explores the role of IOs in reshaping global norms.
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 | Sedinam Kumah, PIRGSO Vice President Sedinam is pursuing her Ph.D. in Political Science at FIU. Her research focuses on the complex interplay between institutions, religion, and culture in shaping electoral outcomes, with a particular emphasis on African states. She hails from Ghana in West Africa, and has a diverse background in Psychology and Religious Studies.
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 | Julia Woods, PIRGSO Treasurer Julia has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina Asheville. Her master’s degree is an International Studies from FIU and she is a PhD candidate in International Relations here as well. Her research interests include international law, and aesthetic politics. |
 | Anna Andreeva, PIRGSO RSO Representative Anna is a third-year Ph.D. student in International Relations. Originally from Estonia, Anna holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Lomonosov Moscow State University. Her research focuses on international political economy, with particular attention to U.S.–China relations. |
PIRGSO Events
You can keep up to date on PIRGSO news and important PIR dates through our email list and/or by connecting on social media (via the QR code below). Feel free to ask us questions, learn about the work our peers are doing, and build connections with members of the department by staying in touch. Please look below for our link below to a selection of event recordings and photos that will show you some of our activities and what it is to be a part of the organization.
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