John Barry Ryan

John Barry Ryan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on political communication, including campaign communication, social influence, and the role of news media. He holds a B.A. in Communications from Boston College and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.

Education:

• B.A. Communications, Boston College
• Ph.D. Political Science, University of California, Davis

Research Interests: Ryan’s work examines how political divisions and polarization impact democratic processes, with a focus on partisan hostility, political expertise in news media, and the dynamics of interpersonal communication. His recent publications include books such as Partisan Hostility and American Democracy and Constructing Political Expertise in the News, alongside articles in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science and Nature Human Behavior.

Grants and Advising: No specific grants or advising information listed. His work is supported through University of Michigan affiliations and external publishing efforts.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Communication and Media department at the University of Michigan, contributing to interdisciplinary research in political communication and media studies.