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Welcome to my website! I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia. I was previously an Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina, where I started my career after earning my Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 2020.

My research interests are in American political institutions and the U.S. federal court system, particularly the Supreme Court. I specifically address two different but related questions: (1) Who shapes the law? and (2) Who shapes perceptions of the judiciary and its shaping of the law? I approach these questions using archival data, experiments, surveys, text analysis, and original observational datasets. Some of my work is funded by a National Science Foundation grant, and different pieces have been published or accepted in various outlets, including the American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, and Journal of Law and Courts.

When not working hard in the name of political science, I enjoy running, watching hockey, and playing with my dogs, Emma and Jack. I successfully completed the Detroit Marathon in 2013, and I cheer for my beloved Red Wings to return to the winning form that won them four Cups in ten seasons and made me a lifelong fan. If you want to know more about me, check out my interview in the Law and Courts Newsletter!

If you are curious about my work, please see my Research page and my CV. If you would like to contact me, my email is jaschoenherr[at]uga.edu.