Kedron Bardwell

Kedron Bardwell serves as a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice at Simpson College, where he acts as a mentor and internship supervisor guiding students toward professional success. His political commentary has been cited by major national outlets including The New York Times, CNN.com, USA Today, The New Yorker, and NPR.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Iowa (2002)
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Iowa (1997)
• B.A. in History and Government/International Affairs, Augustana College, summa cum laude (1996)

Dr. Bardwell's research focuses on the intersection of American political systems with media influence and religious dynamics. His expertise spans campaign finance structures in gubernatorial elections (evidenced by his dissertation Money in Gubernatorial Elections: Campaign Finance Lessons from the States), policy formulation processes, and the evolving relationship between mass media coverage and electoral outcomes. He examines how religious institutions shape political behavior while maintaining rigorous academic analysis of institutional power structures.

He received Simpson College's Distinguished Teaching Award in 2015 for exceptional educational contributions.

As an academic advisor, Dr. Bardwell supervises student internships and provides career mentorship, emphasizing practical application of political theory. His office hours (Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) reflect consistent student engagement through direct consultation and professional development guidance.