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Austin Hart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics at the School of International Service, American University. He serves as the SIS Graduate Methods Coordinator and teaches graduate/undergraduate courses in quantitative statistical methods and data analysis, including SIS-600, SIS-750, SIS-806, and doctoral seminars for Spring and Fall 2025.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Government, University of Texas at Austin
- B.A. in Economics and Political Science, University of Kansas
Dr. Hart's research focuses on democratic accountability and the formation/change of political attitudes over time, utilizing quantitative methodologies. His primary research areas:
- Democratic Accountability
- Political Attitudes
- Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences
- Statistical Modeling
- Political Behavior
- Election Analysis
He has authored two books with Cambridge University Press and multiple peer-reviewed articles, though specific titles are not listed in the source material. His scholarly output emphasizes methodological rigor in political science research.
As SIS Graduate Methods Coordinator, Dr. Hart oversees quantitative curriculum development and provides research design guidance. His GitHub repositories (e.g., HypothesisTesting, SurvivalGuide) demonstrate active contributions to pedagogical resources for statistical education.
