Political Science student Natalia Polerecky (B.A. '28), has been awarded the First Place Outstanding Research Award for Undergraduate students in the Social Sciences category. This honor was earned at the Center of Excellence for Women and Technology Research Poster Competition held on April 17th, 2026. Natalia was one of 75 student researchers who participated in this year's event, presenting her work titled, “What Happens After Wars: The Trajectory of Rebel Successor Organizations.” The competition was rigorous; each student was evaluated by a panel of three judges selected from a pool of 65 experts across the university. The award shows Natalia’s dedication and the high caliber of her research.