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Bob Turner is an active Associate Professor of Political Science at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, with dual affiliation in the Environmental Studies program. He maintains an office in Ladd Hall (Room 316) and teaches courses including State and Local Politics, where he guides students through intensive case studies of policy issues across different states.
His research focuses primarily on State and Local Politics in the American context, with special emphasis on polling methodology and regional political analysis. In 2021, he founded the SPI Polling Institute at Skidmore College, which conducts educational surveys on political and social issues in Saratoga Springs and New York's Capital District. Through this institute, students gain hands-on experience designing surveys and analyzing data, with findings published in regional media outlets including the Times Union, Daily Gazette, Saratoga Today, and Saratogian.
Professor Turner demonstrates strong community engagement through both his academic work and personal interests. His "Fishing Professor" column for the Saratoga Lake Association Newsletter, active from April 2022 through July 2023, showcases his knowledge of local waterways and fishing techniques across numerous Adirondack lakes including Saratoga Lake, Lower Saranac, and Loon Lake.
The SPI Polling Institute operates as a non-profit academic institution with primary educational goals, providing students with practical research experience while generating valuable data on local political dynamics. Turner's State and Local Politics course materials reveal his methodological approach emphasizing qualitative case study analysis of policy issues across different jurisdictions.
