Dr. Shortle is an assistant professor of Political Science and co-founder of the Community Engagement + Experiments Lab, where she serves as a faculty advisory board member. Her areas of specialization include American public opinion, political psychology, immigration, race and politics, and religion and politics. She also has expertise as a survey methodologist in the areas of survey and experimental design, and lends support to organizations seeking to increase civic engagement as well as physical and mental health in local communities around the U.S. The Ohio State University PhD (2012).