Robert Talisse
W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy; Chair of the Philosophy Department · Vanderbilt University
Expert in contemporary political philosophy, with a focus in democratic theory and political epistemology.
Political Philosophy Philosophy Political Allegiances in Society Pragmatism Contemporary Political Philosophy
Elizabeth Zechmeister
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and Director of LAPOP · Vanderbilt University
Expert in Latin American political behavior and director of the world-renowned Latin American Public Opinion Project.
Democracy Polling Latin America Comparative Politics Latin America Democracy
Gretchen Helmke
Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester
Professor Helmke's research focuses on democratic political institutions, rule of law, and Latin American politics.
Institutional crises in Latin America Rule of Law Democratic Political Institutions Latin American Politics
Keith Gaddie
Hoffman Chair of the American Ideal and Professor · Texas Christian University
Dr. Gaddie's writes about the American South in architecture, politics, sports, and history.
Southern Politics Politics and Architecture Democracy Voting Rights
Timothy J. Shaffer
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil Discourse · University of Delaware
Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.
Civic Engagement Public Policy Civil Discourse Communication Deliberative Democracy
Christopher Kilby
Professor of Economics | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Christopher Kilby, PhD, is an expert in political economy of development aid and how it is influenced by U.S. politics and world events.
Business Development Economics Foreign Aid Macroeconomic Theory Multilateral Aid
Michael Stathis
Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Southern Utah University
Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion
Theories of International Relations Islamic State Fourth Gulf War International Conflict American Government
Larry Bartels
May Werthan Shayne Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in public opinion, electoral politics, public policy, and political representation.
Campaigns and Elections Public Policy Public Opinion Electoral Politics Political Representation
Ruth Braunstein, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Braunstein is a cultural sociologist interested in the role of taxes, taxpaying, religion, and morality in American political life.
Taxes and Taxpaying Religion Politics & Culture Faith-based Communities Religious Studies Cultural Sociology
Emile Lester
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.
American Constitutional Law Church and State Issues Teaching Religion in Schools Minority Religious Groups Political Philosophy
Michael P. Lynch, Ph.D.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut
Dr. Lynch's research focuses on truth and fake news.
Information Technology and Knowledge Democracy and Public Discourse Fake News Truth
Karon N. LeCompte, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · Baylor University
Director of iEngage Summer Civics Institute & social studies education expert who focuses on civics education, technology & teacher prep
Social Studies Education Civics Education Leadership Elementary Education Action Research
Heather Bastedo
Principal · Public Square Research
Heather Bastedo has more than ten years of experience in persuasion and motivation research
Politics Public Speaking Public Policy Policy Strategic Communications
James Druckman
Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester
Druckman is an expert in American political behavior and survey methodology.
American Democracy Political Divides American Political Culture Trust in Science Survey Methodology
Erik Nisbet
Associate Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Expert in communication focused on non-democratic contexts, public diplomacy, foreign policy, public opinion and global problems.
Political Communication Public Opinion Science Communication
Patrick Flavin, Ph.D.
Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science, Interim Chair of Political Science · Baylor University
Expert on Texas politics, political inequality & the impact of politics & public policies on citizens’ quality of life
Politics Inequality State Politics Teachers' Unions and Politics Quality of Life
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.
Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights
Jayati Ghosh
Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jayati Ghosh is one of India's best-known economists and a frequent commentator and writer about a wide range of issues.
Economics and the Developing World Economy of India India Asian Political Economy Gender and Care Work
Daniel A. Smith
Professor · University of Florida
Daniel A. Smith examines how political institutions affect political behavior across and within the American states.
Election Administration Voting Ballot Measures Florida Politics State Politics and Elections
Christian Houle
Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
An expert on comparative politics of developing countries
Social Mobility Inequality Civil Wars Democracy Regime Change