Political Science/Social Sciences and Humanities at Rice

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<p>How does Rice compare to the top institutions (Duke, Stanford, the Ivies, Top LACs, gtown, etc) for poli sci and the rest of the social sciences/humanities (english, history, international relations, etc)? Are the faculty and students of similar caliber? I know Rice is an intellectual school, but everything good I hear about it seems to be in the sciences and engineering. Also, how is the Baker Institute incorporated into the undergraduate experience at Rice?</p>

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<p>Rice students are immersed in mid-terms now, and then head off for Spring Break -- so responses could take a while to surface. Research opps and close connections to an outstanding faculty abound in the soc sci and humanities. The Baker Institute, a non-partisan think tank, offers lectures throughout the year and boasts a superb Student Forum, where a group of undergrads gain close contact with world-renowned speakers.
James</a> A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy Rice University | Students | The Baker Institute Student Forum
James</a> A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy Rice University
How does it compare -- very favorably and that's why so many Rice student turn down
Ivies and top LAC offers to attend Rice.</p>

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<p>Sorry about my mess -- tried twice and bits of the first mixed in with my second try!</p>

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<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/597137-social-sciences-foreign-languages.html?highlight=social+science#post1061280215%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/597137-social-sciences-foreign-languages.html?highlight=social+science#post1061280215&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/544263-what-about-rice-arts-humanities-theater-film.html?highlight=social+science#post1060773357%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/544263-what-about-rice-arts-humanities-theater-film.html?highlight=social+science#post1060773357&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/402232-humanities-liberal-arts-rice.html?highlight=social+science#post4769451%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/402232-humanities-liberal-arts-rice.html?highlight=social+science#post4769451&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/330395-baker-institute-pre-law-rice.html?highlight=social+science#post4013575%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/330395-baker-institute-pre-law-rice.html?highlight=social+science#post4013575&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/533099-international-relations.html?highlight=international+relations#post1060646727%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/533099-international-relations.html?highlight=international+relations#post1060646727&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/192711-policy-studies.html?highlight=international+relations#post2447698%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/192711-policy-studies.html?highlight=international+relations#post2447698&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>use search.</p>

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<p>What's the difference between a 'think-tank' and just an institute? ie, Baker vs Tulane's Center for Ethics and Public Affairs.</p>

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<p>probably nothing, wiki: "A think tank (also called a policy institute) is an organization, institute, corporation, or group that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economy, science or technology issues, industrial or business policies, or military advice.[1] "</p>