Melody Crowder-Meyer

Melody Crowder-Meyer is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Davidson College, specializing in American political behavior and identity. Her work spans public opinion, media, gender, race, ethnicity, candidate emergence, political parties, and local/urban politics.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Princeton University
  • B.S., Vanderbilt University

Her research focuses on disparities between elected officials and their constituents, particularly how political elites influence women's representation and voter responses to candidates across racial, ethnic, and gender identities. She also explores survey/experimental methodologies and broader dynamics of American government.

Media Engagement:

• Featured in WBUR's 'On Point' discussing aging U.S. Congress