Brittany is a second year PhD student in the department of government and politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to starting her program at the University of Maryland, she was awarded her MA in War and Contemporary Conflict from the University of Nottingham and her BA in Anthropology at DePaul University. Her primary research area is American political behavior, with a specific interest in political psychology and the role of new media and extremist organizations. 

Areas of Interest

  • American Political Behavior
  • Political Psychology

Degrees

  • Degree Type
    MA
    Degree Details
    War and Contemporary Conflict, University of Nottingham
  • Degree Type
    BA
    Degree Details
    Anthropology, DePaul University

Research Topics

  • American Politics
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