Toby Bolsen

Toby Bolsen is a Professor at Georgia State University's Urban Studies Institute and Director of the Zoukis Research Collaborative in Political Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Northwestern University. His research focuses on political communication, public opinion dynamics, climate policy, and experimental methods, with an emphasis on how information framing influences beliefs and policy support regarding climate change and energy issues. Bolsen teaches courses in political psychology and public opinion analysis.

Recent work explores the impact of partisan media, scientific consensus messaging, and disaster preparedness strategies on public attitudes. He directs collaborative research initiatives addressing energy policy, geoengineering, and AI governance. His studies frequently employ experimental methods to evaluate framing effects and norm-based appeals in diverse policy contexts.

Bolsen’s publications analyze coastal resilience, vaccine resistance, and transboundary environmental challenges. He contributes to labs focused on housing, micromobility, and sustainable futures. His research bridges academic inquiry with practical policy solutions, emphasizing effective communication strategies to counteract politicization of scientific issues.