Experts
David C. Wilson
Senior Associate Dean
Arts & Sciences
Professor
Political Science and International Relations
UD Media Relations staffers are happy to assist journalists with interview requests for this expert.
302-831-NEWS
mediarelations@udel.edu
Areas of Expertise
- Specializes in polls, public opinions and political psychology (the beliefs and attitudes held by different groups).
- Research focuses on how individuals use information about race, gender and social groups to formulate the opinions they express. Wilson's inquiries include: public opinions of African Americans, public opinions toward African American political figures, the ways race is expressed in social conversations and measuring different racial attitudes.
- Previously worked for the Gallup organization as a senior statistical consultant.
- Can discuss public opinion polling, survey research methodology (the science behind surveys), as well as American politics and government.
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Contact Information
302-831-2793
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