Michael W. Traugott Ph.D.

Expertise: Public opinion and polling

Appointments: Professor, Communication Studies, Senior Research Scientist, Institute for Social Research

Phone: (734) 764-0423

E-mail: mtrau@umich.edu

· Directs the How Americans Respond Survey, a national, multi-wave panel study of public attitudes and behavior in the wake of September 11.
· Author of nine books, including "The Press, the Polls and Democracy"
· Studies the mass media and their impact on U.S. politics and voter behavior and has served as an election commentator for ABC News, CBS News and other news media