Bobbi G. Gentry

Bobbi G. Gentry serves as Associate Professor of Political Science at Bridgewater College since 2014 and holds an Affiliated Scholar position at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her expertise spans American politics, media, elections, public policy, and political psychology with a dedicated focus on pedagogical innovation in higher education.

Education:

• B.A. in Political Science and Psychology, Winthrop University
• M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Political Science, City University of New York (emphasis: Political Psychology)

Gentry's research investigates youth voting behavior and political identity development among young people with intersecting identities. As a leading scholar of teaching and learning, she pioneers classroom simulations, policy problem-solving exercises, and research projects to enhance student engagement. Her work bridges theoretical political science with practical educational applications, emphasizing how inspirational leadership and personal independence shape youth political participation.

Her publications—including the book Why Youth Vote (2018) and co-edited volume Internships in Political Science (2021)—reveal converging trends: identity formation critically influences voting decisions, while experiential learning methods like internships transform political science pedagogy. These works establish her dual authority in youth political behavior and innovative teaching methodologies.

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