Sean Richey

Sean Richey serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences. His academic leadership extends to serving as Editor of the academic journal Questions in Politics alongside Dr. J. Benjamin Taylor. During 2013-2014, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholar Fellowship at the University of Tokyo and Japan Women's University.

Richey's research spans American Politics with specialized focus on voting behavior, political communication networks, public opinion, and social capital. His scholarly work examines how interpersonal networks shape political knowledge, voting accuracy, and civic engagement. More recently, he has expanded his research interests to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and political processes, authoring the AI and Politics Substack newsletter which analyzes emerging issues at this critical juncture.

His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity from 2005-2016, with research trends showing evolution from traditional voting behavior studies to more contemporary examinations of digital media's impact on political participation. His work frequently employs network analysis methodologies and comparative approaches, including US-Japan comparative studies. Richey has made significant contributions to understanding how social interactions shape political cognition and behavior.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fulbright Scholar Fellowship (2013-2014) at University of Tokyo and Japan Women's University

Richey maintains an active scholarly profile as Director of Graduate Studies, guiding political science graduate students at Georgia State University. His research has been supported through prestigious opportunities like the Fulbright program, and his editorial role for Questions in Politics demonstrates his standing in the academic community. His recent work on AI and politics suggests ongoing engagement with emerging technological challenges to democratic processes.

Based in Langdale Hall 1082A at 38 Peachtree Center Avenue in Atlanta, Richey remains actively engaged in both traditional political science scholarship and contemporary analyses of technology's impact on political systems through his Substack publication.