Dr. Erik Nisbet

Professor

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Biography

Erik C. Nisbet is a Professor and the Owen L. Coon Endowed Professor at Northwestern University’s School of Communication. His research examines the intersection of media, public opinion, and public policy, with a focus on areas such as science communication, environmental policy, democracy, election processes, and international security. Nisbet has conducted extensive research utilizing cross-national survey methodology and field experiments in various countries, including the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Iran, France, Great Britain, Germany, and Poland. His work has garnered support from multiple grants, including those from the National Science Foundation and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He has published widely in significant journals and regularly contributes to public discourse through essays and media interviews.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Owen L. Coon Endowed Professor in Policy Analysis and Communication, Director of Graduate Studies for PhD

Courses

Political Communication Science, Policy, & Communication Foundations of Strategic Communication

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.