The following Oregon State University faculty and staff have expertise related to the elections and are willing to speak with journalists. Their specific expertise and contact information is listed below. For help with other OSU faculty experts, contact Sean Nealon, 541-737-0787, [email protected].
David Bernell, 541-737-6281, [email protected] *Available after Oct. 25
Bernell is an associate professor of political science in OSU’s School of Public Policy. His research interests include energy policy, international relations, American foreign policy and Latin American politics. He can speak to:
Catherine “Katie” Bolzendahl, 541-737-0590, [email protected] *Available after Oct. 26
Bolzendahl is the director of the School of Public Policy and a professor of sociology at Oregon State. She is a political sociologist whose work examines gendered political change over time and cross-nationally, particularly women’s access to democratic political participation. She can speak to:
Dwaine Plaza, 541-737-5369, [email protected]
Plaza is a professor of sociology in OSU’s College of Liberal Arts. His research interests include migration and settlement, and race and ethnic relations. He can speak to:
Susan Shaw, 541-737-3082, [email protected]
Shaw is a professor in the women, gender and sexuality studies program at OSU, where her research focuses on feminist studies in religion. She teaches courses on feminism and the Bible, feminist theologies, feminist teaching and learning, and gender, race and class. She can speak to:
Rorie Solberg, 541-737-9512, [email protected]
Solberg is a professor and head of the political science department in OSU’s School of Public Policy, where she teaches courses on constitutional law and the judicial process. Her research focuses on judicial politics. She can speak to:
Judy Stiegler, 541-420-4129, [email protected]
Stiegler is a part-time instructor of political science at OSU-Cascades in Bend, where she teaches introductory courses on U.S. government and politics. A former state representative, and former member of several state boards and commissions, she is well-versed in Oregon’s legislative and policy-making processes and pitfalls. She can speak to:
Chris Stout, 541-737-4729, [email protected]
Stout is an associate professor and Ecampus coordinator of political science in OSU’s School of Public Policy, where he teaches courses on presidential and congressional politics, including a class this year on campaign and election politics. His research interests include Congress, identity politics, racial and ethnic politics, political behavior and political representation. He can speak to:
Tenisha Tevis, [email protected]
Tevis is an associate professor of adult and higher education in the College of Education at OSU, where her work examines institutional practices in an effort to promote equity and inclusion for both students and leaders. She can speak to: