Professor Dr. Eric Waltenburg

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Eric Waltenburg is a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, specializing in judicial politics and state politics. His teaching and research interests focus on judicial decision-making from a comparative perspective, particularly the development of forecasting models to predict state legislative outcomes. Waltenburg's work has received funding from notable institutions including the National Science Foundation and the University of Bergen in Norway. He has participated in several significant research projects related to political behavior and the Supreme Court, contributing to the understanding of how political values influence judicial voting patterns. He has published numerous works, including forthcoming titles and articles in reputable journals that examine the intersection of law and politics, as well as the impact of media on public opinion regarding the U.S. Supreme Court. Waltenburg's extensive academic background includes a Ph.D. and an M.A. from Ohio State University, along with a B.A. from Indiana University-Fort Wayne. He has also received multiple grants for research initiatives that enhance the study of judicial processes and their implications in contemporary society.

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