Dr. Daron Shaw

Professor

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Biography

Daron R. Shaw is a Distinguished Teaching Professor and holds the Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Chair in State Politics at the University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in American Government, Campaigns, Elections, Political Parties, Public Opinion, Voting Behavior, and Applied Survey Research. Shaw has authored the book 'Race 270: Electoral College Campaign Strategies 2000-2004' and co-authored several notable publications including 'Unconventional Wisdom: Facts and Myths About American Voters' and 'The Turnout Myth'. His research has been published in leading journals such as the American Political Science Review and the Journal of Politics. Beyond his academic career, he has served as a strategist for presidential election campaigns and is currently the co-director of the Fox News Poll and the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Additionally, Shaw is involved in the 2024 American National Election Study and serves on the advisory boards of the MIT Election Data & Science Lab and the Annette Strauss Institute. His contributions to the field have earned him various accolades, including the University of Texas Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award and the W. Glenn Campbell Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellowship at the Hoover Institution.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Teaching Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Holds the Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Chair in State Politics and specializes in American Government and elections.

Awards

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University of Texas Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

2014-01-01
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W. Glenn Campbell Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellow

2012-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.