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Melissa K. Merry is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisville. She holds a PhD from the University of Washington and previously served as a Visiting Professor at Pacific Lutheran University. Her research focuses on public policy theory, environmental politics, gun policy, information technology, and political communication. She has authored two books, including Framing Environmental Disaster (2013) and Warped Narratives (2020), and serves as an Associate Editor for the Policy Studies Journal.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, University of Washington (2008)
- MA in Political Science, University of Washington (2004)
- BA in Environmental Studies, Hampshire College (2001)
Research Interests: Her work examines policy framing, interest group strategies, and media influence in environmental, gun, and climate policy. She analyzes how policy narratives shape public opinion and legislative outcomes, with recent studies focusing on climate crisis communication and the role of social media in political discourse.
Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including studies in American Politics Research, Environmental Politics, and Politics and Policy. Her 2023 work on climate framing and 2021 analysis of climate science credibility highlight her interdisciplinary approach to policy communication.
Awards:
- Highly Commended Paper Award (Emerald Literati Network, 2017)
- Arnold Vedlitz Award (Southern Political Science Association, 2017)
