Academic Background
B.A.    The University of Iowa, 1987
Ph.D.  The Ohio State University, 1993

Awards and Recognitions
Phi Beta Kappa, 1987, University of Iowa. Recipient of the 1997 Omicron Delta Kappa Award for Excellence in Teaching

Publications
Published in American Politics Quarterly, American Politics Research, Political Behavior, Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics, British Journal of Political Science, Political Research Quarterly, Political Communication, and Critical Review.

Courses Taught
POLI 101  American National Government
POLI 230  Campaigns and Elections
POLI 232  Public Opinion
POLI 236  Media & Politics
POLI 260  Methodology
POLI 332  Political Parties & Interest Groups

Research Interests
My current research interests involve studying the media's effect on political knowledge and participation. I am interested in patterns of media consumption and their effect on citizenship.

Other Interests/Info
I have been a member of the Wittenberg faculty since 1994. My husband, Joe, and I have two sons, Colin and Ethan.