Alexander Cohen

Alexander Cohen is a Professor of Political Science and Director of Libraries at Clarkson University, affiliated with the Institute for STEM Education and the Arts, Culture and Technology Department. He joined Clarkson in 2019 after previous academic roles including Assistant Professor, Program Chair, and Associate Dean at Ashford University, and Visiting Assistant Professor at Augustana College where he managed the Upper Mississippi Center for Sustainability.

Education:

• History and Politics BA, New York University
• Political Science MA, University of Iowa
• Political Science PhD, University of Iowa

Research Focus: Cohen investigates interdisciplinary themes including gender dynamics in professional settings, meteorological influences on public attitudes, and innovative pedagogical approaches through game-based learning. His work bridges political theory, environmental analysis, and education technology, with specific emphasis on conspiracy theories as sociopolitical phenomena.

Publications: He co-authored two books exploring educational gaming and zombie apocalypse narratives in media, and has published extensively in political science and education journals including PS: Political Science & Politics and Journal of Political Science Education. His research reaches broad audiences through mainstream media citations in The New York Times and TIME Magazine.

Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in available sources.

Leadership: Founded the nonprofit Live Lead Free Quad Cities addressing lead poisoning prevention in Illinois and managed sustainability initiatives at Augustana College.