I started teaching at Millsaps College in fall 2023, having previously taught at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where I also served as the pre-law advisor. At Millsaps, I teach introductory and upper-level courses on American politics, political philosophy, free speech, First Amendment jurisprudence, and applied research methods. In addition to my teaching and research duties, I coordinate several internships for students, including the Legislative Fellows program, where students intern at the Mississippi State Capitol. Inside and outside the classroom, I encourage students to engage in dialogue across political differences and develop their voices as critical, creative democratic participants.
Eric R. Schmidt
Assistant Professor of Government and Politics
Contact Me
601.974.1438
Education
- Ph.D., Political Science, Indiana University
- A.M., Political Science, Duke University
- B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin
Expertise
- American Politics
- Partisan Polarization
- Partisanship and Ideology
- Political Psychology
- Public Opinion