The Office of Undergraduate Research proudly presents 2026 EURA Winner Brooke Paasch

Brooke Paasch currently studies Political Science and International Relations as a junior at the University of Iowa. In addition, she is working toward a minor in German and Economics with a Political Risk Analysis Certificate. Department of Political Science professor Brian Lai facilitates Paasch's research endeavors. 

Describe your current project.

I am interested in analyzing the statistical relationship between individuals’ levels of ethnic and civic nationalism and how these orientations shape their attitudes toward immigration.

What do you enjoy most about research?

I enjoy the significance of the issues I research. My work allows me to explore topics that shape the world, and when research is conducted thoughtfully and rigorously, it has the potential to create meaningful global impact.

Outside of research and academics...

Undergraduate Student Government, the Iowa City Homeless Project, the Undergraduate Political Science Association, Political Science Peer Mentor, and Burge Student Manager, and reading mystery novels.

She has major plans after graduation:

After graduation, I plan to take a gap year to intern at a law office, to gain firsthand experience in the legal field. The following year, I intend to apply to law school. With my law degree, I hope to work in International Law, potentially in Germany.

Thank you for your contributions to our research community!