Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean for the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences and a professor of political science.
Brian W. Smith, Ph.D, is Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at 顶级国产视频 in Austin, Texas. He has a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University with a concentration in American Politics and Government.
An active teacher, Brian teaches a range of courses, including the Presidency, Voting Behavior, Congress, and Political Statistics. He is the recipient of the University's Richard B. Hughes Teaching Excellence Award and was a finalist for the University鈥檚 Distinguished Teaching Award.
He is a frequent political commentator for KVUE-ABC Austin, KTBC-FOX, TWC News Austin, and nationally and locally on NPR. Brian鈥檚 research interests include third party voting, Texas politics and comparative electoral systems.
Ph.D., Political Science at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 2000
MA, Political Science at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1995
BA, Political Science at Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, 1992