Division of Social Science
Wide-ranging expertise
The faculty of the FAS Social Science division are experts in politics, economics, society, and the human mind. Their methods are cutting edge, ranging from data-driven statistical analysis to ethnography and fieldwork; from polling and surveys to neuroimaging. Their work leads to new understandings of social and political systems and the nature of human interaction and thought.
The divisional dean of Social Science is Kenneth Scheve.
Social Science departments and programs
The FAS is home to seven social science departments: Anthropology, Economics, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Statistics and Data Science. In addition, several programs are cross-divisional, bridging Social Science and Humanities.
News
Economist Larry Samuelson on Pioneering Game Theory Research at Cowles
Economics professor Larry Samuelson's research was pivotal in the evolution of game theory economics. The former Cowles Foundation Director and president of the Econometrics Society explains his motivations behind his work.
New perspectives on the intersection of sperm, health, and reproductive politics
In a new book co-edited by Yale sociologist Rene Almeling, experts from across several disciplines examine the relationship between sperm, health, and politics.
Celebrating FAS Award Winners
This message announces the winners of the 2024-25 Heyman and Greer prizes for scholarship. Congratulations to the honorees!
Yale honors three early-career faculty members for ‘groundbreaking’ research
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences this week recognized Priyasha Mukhopadhyay, Samuel McDougle, and Junliang Shen for scholarly achievements in their respective fields.
At the forefront of economics
Can the field of economics help to achieve greater equality? Rohini Pande, economist and Director of the Yale Economic Growth Center, believes economists should consider notions of justice, not just efficiency. As part of a large study, she and her colleagues, along with researchers from the Inclusion Economics initiative, are currently surveying over 5,000 Indian women to better understand a major gender disparity in mobile phone use in the country and whether government policies might be needed to correct the imbalance.
FAS Social Science contacts
- FAS Dean of Social Science; Dean Acheson Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs
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- Political Science
- Senior Associate Dean
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- Assistant Dean
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- Senior Administrative Assistant
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