Staci Rhine

Staci Rhine, Ph.D., is a Professor of Political Science at Wittenberg University, affiliated with the Department of Political Science. She has been a faculty member since 1994. Her research focuses on the media's impact on political knowledge and participation, including patterns of media consumption and citizenship.

Education:

• B.A., The University of Iowa, 1987
• Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1993

Research Interests: Dr. Rhine explores how mass media shapes political engagement, public opinion, and civic participation. Her work bridges American political behavior and communication studies, emphasizing empirical analysis of media effects on democratic processes.

Awards:

• Phi Beta Kappa (1987)
• Omicron Delta Kappa Award for Excellence in Teaching (1997)

Teaching & Courses: She teaches courses on American national government, campaigns/elections, public opinion, media & politics, methodology, and political parties/interest groups.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her research aligns with Wittenberg's political science initiatives, including the Levitas Journal of Political Science and pre-law programs.