Nicholas L. Pyeatt

Nicholas L. Pyeatt is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Altoona, where he joined in 2010 and was promoted to professor in 2025. He currently serves as the Interim Division Head of Business, Health, Humanities, and Social Sciences, overseeing academic operations in these disciplines.

• Ph.D., Political Science (American Politics focus), University of North Carolina (2010)

His research focuses on American politics, with specific emphasis on gender and elections, primary elections, and public opinion. These areas explore the intersection of political behavior, electoral systems, and sociopolitical dynamics in the United States.

At Penn State Altoona, Pyeatt has held significant roles such as membership in the Faculty Senate, University Senate, and the Division of Arts and Humanities Executive Committee, contributing to institutional governance and academic policy-making. His affiliations and leadership positions underscore his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration within the Business, Health, Humanities, and Social Sciences division.