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Mike Brown

destructive weather

Dr. Mike Brown is the state climatologist for Mississippi and a professor of meteorology/climatology in the Department of Geosciences. His research interests include severe local storms, public perception of warnings, tornado damage paths, and…

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Brian Shoup

politics

Dr. Brian Shoup is Professor of Political Science and Public Administration where he teaches comparative politics and public policy. His primary research interests are identity politics and conflict and state and nation-building.

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Gil Carter

political communication

Dr. Carter researches and teaches rhetoric, political communication, and persuasion. Before coming to MSU, Dr. Carter was a state-championship-winning director of debate and an assistant instructional professor at the University of Florida and a…

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Tonya Hays

Theatre, the humanities

Tonya Hays is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication teaching acting, playwriting, directing, theatre for young audiences and theatre for change. Her recent Theatre MSU productions include Banner: a Sea Turtle Saga which engaged…

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Michael Nadorff

mental health and therapy

Dr. Michael Nadorff is a professor of psychology and also directs the clinical psychology PhD program. His research focuses on the association between sleep difficulties, nightmares, and suicidal behavior. He is available for commentary and analysis…

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Angelle Tanner

Astronomy

Dr. Angelle Tanner is an associate professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Mississippi State University. Her research is focused on multiple methods of extrasolar planet detection. In addition to her research, Tanner spearheads…

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