WashU Experts

If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it’s that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences.

At a time when political polarization is becoming an increasing problem on social media, WashU data scientist Jean Springsteen is working on a way to bring down the temperature and still get buy-in from social media companies.

Kirk Dougher, associate vice chancellor for student support and wellness at WashU, explains what colleges are doing to help their students during this fraught election season and what steps students can take to better cope.

Panos Kouvelis, director of Olin Business School’s Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation, discusses the impact of the port workers’ strike on supply chain inventory and prices.

Peter Boumgarden, director of Olin Business School’s Koch Family Center for Family Enterprise, discusses Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to expand the small business tax credit and other ways in which the government can support existing small businesses.

Washington University in St. Louis faculty experts are available to discuss a variety of topics related to the election, politics and national and local issues.

Stephanie Kurtzman of WashU’s Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement explains how schools are preparing for the upcoming election and whether campus protests will impact student voting.

During his four years in office, Joe Biden was hailed as the most pro-union president in recent history. But whether his record translates into votes for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris remains to be seen. Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld, in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, explains why Democrats have lost some union votes and how the parties are responding.

“Envy of the world” or a disgrace? Olin Business School’s John Horn discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency.

Diana Z. O’Brien, the Bela Kornitzer Distinguished Professor of Political Science in Arts & Sciences, discusses the unique challenges facing female politicians, the importance of representation and more.