C. Daniel Myers

C. Daniel Myers is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, specializing in political psychology, political communication, and deliberative democracy. His research explores how individuals mentally represent political groups and issues, and how communication shapes these perceptions.

• B.A.: Political Science, Allegheny College (2005)
• Ph.D.: Politics, Princeton University (2011)

Myers investigates partisan stereotypes, local vs. national news coverage, and deliberative democratic institutions. His methodological focus includes causal inference and experimental methods in political science, with applications to health policy and climate change adaptation.

Recent research trends span partisan stereotype analysis, local news effects on public opinion, deliberative policy evaluation, and causal reasoning in political science experiments. Key journals include the Journal of Politics, Political Psychology, and the Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology.

• Scientific Awards: Robert Wood Johnson Scholars in Health Policy Program

Myers teaches courses in American Politics, Political Psychology, and Experimental Methods. His work bridges academic and public audiences, emphasizing accessible insights into democratic processes and policy challenges.