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Brian Schaffner is a Professor of Political Science and the Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies at Tufts University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences and Tisch College. He holds a PhD from Indiana University (2002) and a BA from the University of Georgia (1997). His research focuses on public opinion, campaigns and elections, political parties, and political representation. He is a co-author of influential books like Campaign Finance and Political Polarization and Understanding Political Science Research Methods.
- Education: PhD Political Science (Indiana University, 2002), BA Political Science (University of Georgia, 1997).
- Affiliations: Department of Political Science, Tisch College of Civic Life, and the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University.
His work has received significant funding, including multiple National Science Foundation grants for the Cooperative Congressional Election Study. Notable awards include the Virginia Gray Best Book Award (2016) and the APSA Best Paper Award in Class and Inequality (2016).
Recent research explores topics like voter turnout mechanisms, the role of sexism/racism in elections, and the impact of political framing. His articles frequently appear in top journals like Political Behavior, Journal of Politics, and Political Research Quarterly.
- Grants: NSF awards for the CCES (2018-2022), totaling millions in external funding.
- Teaching: Courses include 'Public Opinion and US Democracy,' 'Political Science Research Methods,' and 'Workshop in Political Science.'
