political polarization Experts

Robert Talisse

W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy; Chair of the Philosophy DepartmentVanderbilt University

Expert in contemporary political philosophy, with a focus in democratic theory and political epistemology.

Boleslaw Szymanski

Claire and Roland Schmitt Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy; Director, Network Science and Technology CenterRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Specializes in network science with a current focus on social and computer networks

Ludovica Castiglia

Assistant Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Myiah Hutchens

Associate Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

Myiah Hutchens' research examines how communication functions to help or hinder political processes.

Madeleine Gross

Assistant Professor of Psychological ScienceLoyola Marymount University

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Timothy J. Shaffer

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil DiscourseUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.

James Druckman

Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Druckman is an expert in American political behavior and survey methodology.

Amanda J. Crawford

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

Verlan Lewis, Ph.D.

Stirling Professor of Constitutional StudiesUtah Valley University

Lewis is an expert in constitutional pluralism, political parties, and ideology