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Brendan Nyhan is a Professor of Government at Dartmouth College, specializing in political misperceptions, healthcare communication, and democratic processes. He earned his PhD from Duke University in 2009 under the mentorship of John Aldrich and others. His research has appeared in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science and the Journal of Politics. Nyhan co-directs Bright Line Watch, a project monitoring U.S. democracy, and contributes to The New York Times' The Upshot. He received the 2018 Carnegie Fellowship for his work on political misinformation. His research highlights the societal risks of online disinformation and strategies to counteract it. Nyhan advises students to pursue rigorous, policy-relevant research to secure funding and impact. His past roles include advising on campaigns and collaborating with institutions like the American Political Science Association.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Duke University, 2009 (James B. Duke Fellowship recipient)
- Mentorship by John Aldrich, David Rohde, and others in Duke's Political Institutions and Public Choice Program
Research Interests: Nyhan’s work focuses on how misinformation spreads in politics and healthcare, with a focus on
- Online misinformation dynamics
- Public opinion formation
- Healthcare policy communication
- Democratic stability and polarization
Awards & Recognition:
- 2018 Carnegie Fellowship
- American Political Science Association's Emerging Scholar Award
Grants & Collaborations: Carnegie Fellowship funding supports his research on 2018 campaign misinformation. He collaborates with Bright Line Watch, Jacob Montgomery, and Jason Reifler (both Duke PhD alumni).
Labs/Initiatives: Co-founder of Bright Line Watch, a nonpartisan group tracking democratic health indicators in the U.S. Active in APSA's Diversity Fellowship Program and annual meetings.
