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Rosalee A. Clawson is a Professor of Political Science at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts. She holds affiliate faculty status in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies (SIS). Her research focuses on American politics, public opinion dynamics, mass media influence, and equity in technology (particularly electric vehicles). Dr. Clawson participates in the ASPIRE NSF ERC's Systems of Systems and Pathways Research Teams, addressing sustainability challenges. She co-founded the journal Politics, Groups, and Identities.
Clawson earned her Ph.D. and M.A. from Ohio State University and a B.A. cum laude from DePauw University. Her work bridges theoretical political science with applied research on race, class, gender, and media representation. Notable contributions include analyzing media framing of poverty, housing inequality, and sexual harassment in academia. She has advised undergraduate research initiatives and contributed to policy discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like PS: Political Science & Politics, Journal of Applied Journalism, and book chapters in Routledge Companion to Media and Poverty. Clawson's research also explores post-disaster community resilience, climate change communication, and the impact of social media on political identities. She advocates for ethical research practices and equitable access to emerging technologies like electric vehicles.
Clawson's affiliations include leadership roles in interdisciplinary sustainability projects and mentorship in undergraduate political science education. She actively engages with public policy debates through academic outreach and serves on editorial boards promoting inclusive scholarly discourse.
