Dr. Brad Lockerbie is a Professor of political science at East Carolina University. His research focuses on voting behavior, religion and American politics, and political forecasting. Aside from publishing his research in many academic outlets, he has been called upon to testify in several state and federal courts on elections. He teaches classes on voting behavior, public opinion, and research methods. Lockerbie received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS!). Dr. Lockerbie is blessed with a wife and son, as well as a 17-year-old wonder dog.
Professor Peter L. Franciais director of the Center for Survey Research and professor of political science at East Carolina University. He earned his Ph.D. (Government and Politics) from the University of Maryland in 2000. His research focuses on campaign finance, interest groups, and public opinion. Francia is author or co-author of two Columbia University Press books, The Financiers of Congressional Elections: Investors, Ideologues, and Intimates and The Future of Organized Labor in American Politics, as well as multiple editions of Conventional Wisdom and American Elections: Exploding Myths, Exploring Misconceptions, published by Rowman & Littlefield. His work extends into polling as well. Along with Jonathan S. Morris, he helped found the ECU Poll, which conducts polls of elections for president, senate, and governor in multiple states across the nation. Outside of work, Francia is a die-hard fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and New York Knicks.
(From History.com): “On June 6, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the go-ahead for the largest amphibious military operation in history: Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of northern France, commonly known as D-Day.
“By daybreak, 18,000 British and American parachutists were already on the ground. An additional 13,000 aircraft were mobilized to provide air cover and support for the invasion. At 6:30 a.m., American troops came ashore at Utah and Omaha beaches.
“But by day’s end, 155,000 Allied troops–Americans, British and Canadians–had successfully stormed Normandy’s beaches and were then able to push inland. Within three months, the northern part of France would be freed and the invasion force would be preparing to enter Germany, where they would meet up with Soviet forces moving in from the east.
Dr. Hanna S. Kassab is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Security Studies at East Carolina University. He received his PhD from the University of Miami in 2014. His most recent books include Weak States and Spheres of Great Power Competition and Crime, Violence, and the State in Latin America. Dr. Kassab likes hiking the NC trails, playing video games, weightlifting, and barbecuing.
Olga Smirnova, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the Master of Public Administration program, the Department of Political Science, East Carolina University where she teaches research design and quantitative methods. She received her doctorate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2008. Besides budgeting and fiscal capacity, her research interests include green transportation innovations, social network analysis, contracting out, program evaluation, economic development, and performance measurement. She has 17 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 book chapters, 1 co-authored book, and 1 edited volume. Her research appeared in peer-reviewed Academic journals such as Municipal Finance Journal, Journal of Public Procurement Public Administration Review, Administration and Society, Industrial Relations Journal, American Behavioral Scientist, Deviant Behavior, Global Crime, and British Journal of Cybersecurity.
She received her undergraduate degree from the Far Eastern National University, Vladivostok, Russia in 1999. She received her Master’s degree from the Central European University, Budapest, Hungary in 2002.
Her latest edited volume “Building a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure for Long-Term Economic Growth” examines contemporary transportation issues through the lens of various modes of transportation while also focusing on the importance of sustainability, urban planning, and funding. The book covers the topics of sustainability and climate change, public management and planning, financing of transportation infrastructure, and revenue and spending issues facing modern transportation infrastructure. It is ideally designed for engineers, planners, government officials, transportation specialists, legislators, researchers, academicians, students, and industry professionals seeking current research on sustainable transport systems.
Jay Morris is a professor of political science at East Carolina University. He received his Ph.D. in political science from Purdue in 2002, specializing in the study of public opinion and political communication. He has authored several journal articles and book chapters, individually or in collaboration with others, on political humor, public opinion, cable news, and political disinformation.
Dr. Samantha L Mosier is an Associate Professor of political science at East Carolina University, where she predominantly teaches in the Master of Public Administration program. She received her Ph.D. in political science from Colorado State University in 2014 and a M.P.A. from Auburn University Montgomery in 2009. Her research focuses public policy and administration issues related to local sustainability and sustainability in the agriculture and food systems. Dr. Mosier has a husband, kiddo, and two dogs. She enjoys baking, crafting up some fiber art, and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Jody C Baumgartner is the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of political science at East Carolina University. He received his Ph.D. in political science from Miami University in 1998, specializing in the study of campaigns and elections. He has authored or edited numerous books, journal articles and book chapters, individually or in collaboration with others, on political humor, the vice presidency, and other subjects.
Baumgartner and his wife have two daughters, aged 11 and 13. He enjoys cycling, travelling, and, his pop/rock band 28 West can be seen playing in a variety of local venues.
International Studies programs at ECU help prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized society. Undergraduate students may choose to complete a minor, major, or Global Understanding Certificate program
Graduate students may pursue a master’s degree in International Studies, a certificate in International Management, or a certificate in International Teaching.
These multidisciplinary programs provide students at all levels with the opportunity to become more familiar with the social, political, cultural, and economic issues of importance. International Studies programs prepare students to work in a wide range of careers, including multinational corporations, nongovernmental organizations, and development organizations, among others.
Contact Dr. Marie Olson Lounsbery (Olsonlounsberym@ecu.edu) for more information.
