Jason Ross Arnold

Jason Ross Arnold is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He is affiliated with the VCU Cybersecurity Center and the Department of Computer Science, reflecting his interdisciplinary focus on technology and governance.

Education:

• Ph.D., Political Science, University of Minnesota
• M.A., Political Science, University of Minnesota
• M.S., Political Science, University of Oregon
• B.A., Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago

His research spans A.I. governance and ethics, foreign influence operations, counterintelligence, and surveillance studies. Publications include analyses of Cold War intelligence, disinformation mitigation strategies, and critiques of U.S. open government laws. Current projects examine the governance of emerging technologies.

Scientific Awards:

• VCU Transformative Learning Fund: VIP Awards (2023)
• VCU Global Education Office Partnership Award (2023)
• VCU CHS Seed Award (2019)

Contact: jrarnold@vcu.edu | Personal website