Jennifer L. Jerit

Jennifer L. Jerit is the Douglas A. Donahue, Jr. 1973 Distinguished Professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College, specializing in public opinion and political communication with expertise in media effects and political psychology. Her research investigates how information from political leaders, journalists, and citizens shapes political knowledge and attitudes.

Educational background:

• B.A. from Vanderbilt University
• M.A. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Her research program focuses on methodological advancements in public opinion measurement through surveys and experiments, alongside critical analysis of misinformation dynamics and correction strategies. She examines how media coverage features influence political learning and attitude formation across diverse populations.

Research support includes major grants from the National Science Foundation and the UK's Economic and Social Research Council. She contributes to academic training as a former instructor at the National University of Singapore's Summer Methods School, teaching Experimental Methods courses.