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Grant Ferguson

Grant Ferguson, Ph.D.

Instructor II and Director of Public Outreach

817-257-7383 Scharbauer Hall 2007A

  • American Politics

Education

Ph.D., Political Science, Texas A&M University (2014)
MA, Political Science, University of Rochester (2010)
BS, Political Science / American Studies, Minor in European History, Vanderbilt University (2007)

Classes Taught

POSC 10133 American and Texas Government
POSC 20123 Introduction to American Politics
POSC 31113 Campaigns & Elections
POSC 31143 Political Psychology
POSC 31723 Science Fiction and Politics
POSC 40960 Civic Literacy Internships

Areas of Focus

Public opinion, political behavior, campaigns & elections, survey research methodology, and political psychology

  • Ferguson, Grant, Kathryn Haglin, and Soren Jordan. Forthcoming. "The Personality and Politics of Cryptocurrency Investors." American Politics Research. DOI: 10.1177/1532673X231220653
  • Ferguson, Grant. Forthcoming. "Representation and Legislative Roles in Congress: Evidence From the 1950s." Congress and the Presidency. DOI: 10.1080/07343469.2023.2274632
  • Haglin, Kathryn, Soren Jordan, and Grant Ferguson. Forthcoming. "They're Coming for You!  How Perceptions of Automation Affect Public Support for Universal Basic Income." Social Science Computer Review. Partially funded by a Hayek Fund award for $3,000. DOI: 10.1177/08944393231212252
  • Jordan, Soren, Grant Ferguson, and Kathryn Haglin. 2022. "Measuring and Framing Support for Universal Basic Income." Social Policy & Administration 56(1):138-147. Partially funded by a Hayek Fund award for $3,000. DOI: 10.1111/SPOL.12760
  • “Personality Types and Explaining Political Behavior” – Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Philadelphia, PA (2016)
  • “Gender Variation in the Effects of Education on Partisanship” – Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL (2015)

SGA Faculty Member of the Year, AddRan College of Liberal Arts, 2015-2016

 American Political Science Association
  •  Reviewer: American Journal of Political Science, Political Research Quarterly, Political Behavior, American Politics Research
  • Outstanding Reviewer Award, Political Research Quarterly (2016)

Last Updated: November 19, 2024

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