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Jesse Crosson is an Associate Professor at Purdue University's Department of Political Science and Co-Director of the Program on American Institutional Renewal (PAIR). His work investigates hyperpartisan institutional transformation, focusing on how insecure majorities, interest groups, and legislative centralization affect policy change and decentralized expertise. He also contributes to Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts and Cornerstone for Business teaching sequences.
- Ph.D., Political Science, University of Michigan (2019)
- B.A. (summa cum laude), Political Science, Hofstra University (2013)
His research examines:
- Institutional gridlock mechanisms
- Legislative polarization dynamics
- Interest group depolarization roles
- Electoral reform effectiveness
- Legislative capacity erosion
- Artificial intelligence policy development
PAIR activities highlight constitutional legacy through Sen. Birch Bayh's work and executive power analysis. Recent publications analyze legislative strategy, AI regulation, and polarized pluralism. The program has expanded with postdoctoral and graduate fellows, including Ayoung Chun (money in politics) and Rylee Crum (economics).