Political Science Department

Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA)

Each year, the Political Science department sends a student to the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA), a four-day conference in the fall bringing students to West Point to discuss security issues. To apply, please complete the cover sheet (below), a resume, and a brief two-page statement of why you want to attend SCUSA, what you will bring to the event, and how you will represent Reed. 

The 72nd Annual SCUSA will be held virtually and in-person November 3rd through November 6th, 2021. This year's theme is: "Disruptive Technology and American Influence in the Coming Decade." Applications are due to Emily Hebbron no later than noon on Monday, September 27th, 2021.

Here is the 2021 application and brochure, and a list of this year's roundtables. Any questions can be directed to Emily Hebbron, Faculty Coordinator for Political Science, or Alex Montgomery, SCUSA Czar.