Patrick Miller

Patrick Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Kent State University's College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on transgender rights, public opinion dynamics, and LGBTQ political representation, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of gender politics and policy analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

His work explores how cultural threats, media exposure, and parasocial contact shape political attitudes toward marginalized communities. He also investigates federalism, survey experiments, and intergroup dynamics in policy debates.

Key trends across his publications include studies on transgender military service, anti-discrimination interventions, and the 2016 Southern electorate. His research frequently employs experimental methodologies to analyze prejudice reduction, moral reasoning, and the impact of political advertising on public sentiment.