political polarization Experts

Sarah DeYoung

Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal JusticeUniversity of Delaware

Prof. DeYoung's expertise is in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, with a focus on infant feeding in emergencies.

Luke Madson

Visiting Assistant Professor in Greek and Roman StudiesHofstra University

Luke Madson explores the politics, culture and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.

James Waller, Ph.D.

Christopher J. Dodd Chair in Human Rights PracticeUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Waller is an expert in Holocaust and genocide studies, perpetrator behavior, and genocide awareness and prevention

Julie Downs

Professor and Department HeadCarnegie Mellon University

Julie Downs studies social influences on decisions, particularly the impact of social norms.

Jack Schneider

Dwight W. Allen Distinguished Professor of Education and Director of the Center for Education PolicyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Jack Schneider studies educational policy and reform with a focus on K-12 public schools.

Manisha Sinha, Ph.D.

Draper Chair in American HistoryUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Sinha is an expert in American political history, the Civil War, and Reconstruction

Wesley Longhofer

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Senior Director, Center for Faculty Development and Excellence; Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Ray La Raja

Professor of Political Science / Associate Director of UMass PollUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Ray La Raja's research interests include political parties, interest groups, elections, campaign finance and political participation.