Melissa K. Miller

Dr. Melissa K. Miller is a Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University specializing in American politics, gender dynamics in elections, and media influence. Awarded Master Teacher status (2016), she teaches courses in voter behavior, political parties, and research methods.

Research examines:

• Gender disparities in political knowledge and participation
• Media framing of female political candidates
• International human rights treaty efficacy (CEDAW)
• Campaign coverage biases

Her 2019 study on gender gaps in political knowledge challenged conventional socialization explanations. Earlier work analyzed media treatment of Hillary Clinton's campaigns, identifying entertainment media's influence on news narratives. Engages frequently with national/international media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and Al Jazeera.