Dr. Kevin Mattson is an American historian, critic and professor. Profound in his knowledge of political history, Mattson is an expert on the intersections between ideas and politics in 20th Century America - or what he refers to as "America's political culture."

For Dr. Kendhammer, the political Islam that shapes Nigeria is the most interesting feature on the African landscape. After graduating from Coe College, where he received a Bachelor of the Arts in both French and Political Science, he decided to look more deeply into West Africa and the political issues of the region.

Sandal earned her Ph.D. in Politics and International Relations from University of Southern California in 2010, and she was a postdoctoral fellow at the Watson Institute of International Studies at Brown University from 2010-13. Her research focuses on the dynamics of peace and conflict; religion and politics; political competition and outbidding; minority rights; and Turkish politics.

Dr. Bates can provide impartial but keen understanding of what the candidates are truly saying in campaign ads and political debates. An expert on debate tactics and political communication, Bates also focuses his research on the public understanding of complex policy formation. Specifically, he investigates communication campaigns in the context of public and environmental health and public understanding of health and healing. Bates can also provide expertise about election advertising and the meaning behind candidates' messages.

Schoen (pronounced SHANE) focuses his research and teaching on the political, social, economic, and intellectual history of the early United States from its early struggles through its near dissolution in the midst of the Civil War. His research examines how international developments shaped regional perception, politics, commitment or opposition to slavery, and relationships to and within the federal union.

Dr. Anirudh Ruhil refers to himself as a social scientist who believes in the power of data analytics to improve programs and policies in the public sector. Ruhil says the use of data to answer practical questions serves citizens better and leads to improved outcomes.

A scholar of women's studies, Jellison devotes her research to various topics of the field, including women's suffrage and First Lady Studies. One such focus is on the unelected position of First Lady of the United States, particularly how the First Lady wields much influence on the public and on policy, despite the lesser title to her husband.