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Scott Huffmon is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Public Opinion & Policy Research (CPOPR) at Winthrop University's College of Arts and Sciences. He founded the Winthrop Poll initiative and provides commentary on South Carolina, southern, and national politics through major media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, The New York Times, and BBC.
- Education: Ph.D. in American Politics (University of Mississippi), Summer Program Scholar (University of Michigan), B.S. (James Madison University)
Dr. Huffmon's research focuses span multiple subfields of political science, with particular emphasis on public opinion analysis, electoral behavior, and the intersection of religion and politics. His methodological expertise in survey research informs both his academic work and the CPOPR's public polling initiatives.
His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including a National Science Foundation grant for dissertation research and Winthrop University's Outstanding Junior Professor and Distinguished Professor honors. As a Fulbright Scholar in Hungary (2009), he expanded his comparative perspective on political systems.
- Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation Grant, Fulbright Scholar, Winthrop University Outstanding Junior Professor, Winthrop University Distinguished Professor
Through the Center for Public Opinion & Policy Research, Dr. Huffmon leads polling initiatives that bridge academic research with public policy analysis, maintaining active engagement with media outlets to translate findings into public discourse.
