Nicolas Anspach

Nicolas Anspach is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Political Science at York College of Pennsylvania. He serves as the Interim Chair of the department and Director of the Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy. His research focuses on misinformation, political behavior, and political communication, with publications in journals such as Political Communication and Political Behavior. He teaches courses on American government, campaigns and elections, political attitudes, and media politics.

Education

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Temple University

Research Interests

• Misinformation in political contexts
• Citizen political behavior and attitude formation
• News media's role in democracy
• Public policy analysis

Scientific Awards

• American Political Science Association's Timothy Cook Award in political communication

Teaching

• PS101: American Government and Citizenship
• PS305: Parties, Campaigns, & Elections
• PS311: Political Attitudes & Behavior
• PS315: Politics & the News Media
• PS450: Senior Seminar

Laboratories/Institutes

Director of the Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy, focusing on regional policy research and community engagement.