About

I’m an assistant professor of political science at Texas A&M University studying American politics and computational research methods. I have a dual title Ph.D. in American politics and social data analytics from Penn State. I’m particularly interested in polarization and text analysis. My research touches on an eclectic array of topics including social media, judicial politics, legislatures, and political communication.

I received a BA in economics and international studies from Utah State University and an MA in security studies from Georgetown University, where I focused on violent extremism. Prior to studying at Penn State, I worked in Washington D.C. as a data scientist for Department of Defense clients and as a researcher at START.

I live with my wife and two children in College Station, TX.