< BACK TO FACULTY
steven perry

Steven Perry

Assistant Teaching Professor, Program in Writing and Communication

Program in Writing and Communication

CONTACT

Fondren 414, MS-630 | 713-348-4377 | sp52@rice.edu

WEBSITE(S)| MSPE | Program in Writing & Communication | SOPA

Steven Perry received his PhD in Political Science from Rice University. His research interests include political decision making, political psychology, and effective data communication. In addition to teaching courses on data visualization for Rice’s data science minor, Steven has taught courses on the governments of the United States and Texas, as well as courses on public policy and political campaigns. Steven has received grants from the American Political Science Association and the Southern Political Science Association, and his work has been featured in several academic publications and periodicals, including Social Science Quarterly and PA Times.

RECOMMENDED READING

Mettler, Suzanne. 2002. “Bringing the State Back in to Civic Engagement: Policy Feedback Effects of the G.I. Bill for World War II Veterans.” American Political Science Review. 96(2):351-365.

CURRENT SPE PROJECT

Examining how information warnings before, during, and after natural disasters can increase resilience and public safety.

Research Areas

Information Accessibility & Acquisition, Electoral Politics, Emergency Management, Local Politics and Policy 

Changes or additions to profiles.rice.edu will not take effect on the Rice sub-sites until after its next refresh which occurs at 5:15am, 10:15am, 1:15pm, 4:15pm and 7:15pm daily. (This does not affect profiles.rice.edu)