Matthew Pietryka

Matthew Pietryka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Florida State University, housed within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. His research focuses on how social networks and interpersonal interactions shape political attitudes and voting behaviors. Pietryka teaches graduate courses in Social Network Analysis, Political Psychology, and Political Research Methods, as well as undergraduate courses on Media and Politics and Research Methods.

Education: He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis (2012). His research group, the xs/fs Experimental Research Group, explores experimental methodologies in political science. Notable publications include analyses of political discussion networks, social proximity to elites in local elections, and accuracy motivations in political communication.

Research Interests: Pietryka specializes in political behavior, political communication, and social networks, with a focus on American Politics and Political Methodology. His work bridges theoretical insights with methodological innovation, including scalable data collection via mobile platforms and real-time debate analysis.

Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided materials, though his contributions to political methodology are recognized through peer-reviewed publications. Advising and Grants: No specific grants or advising details are provided here, though he supervises student engagement initiatives like the React Labs: Educate study. He leads the xs/fs Experimental Research Group, fostering collaborative projects across institutions.

Labs/Teams: Active in the xs/fs Experimental Research Group, emphasizing experimental and network-based research in political science.