J. Drew Seib

Dr. J. Drew Seib is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Murray State University. He joined the faculty in 2012 and teaches courses in American politics, research methods, and political communication.

Education

• PhD, Southern Illinois University
• MA, Southern Illinois University
• BA, Westminster College

Research Interests

Dr. Seib specializes in political behavior, focusing on how voters gather and process information during campaigns. His work examines contextual factors like ballot complexity, partisan cues, and campaign environments, using experimental methods such as dynamic information boards and Amazon Mechanical Turk. He also contributes to interdisciplinary studies in information security for nonprofit organizations.

Article Trends

Dr. Seib's publications span political science, electoral studies, and information systems. His recent work explores voter decision-making, personality effects on electoral information processing, and cross-disciplinary topics like information security policy in nonprofits.

Scientific Awards

• National Science Foundation Dissertation Improvement Grant

Advising and Grants

Dr. Seib serves as faculty advisor for Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. He has secured grants including a National Science Foundation award and a "Bringing Learning to Life" grant from Murray State University.