Bobbi Gentry received a dual honors degree in political science and psychology from Winthrop University. She earned her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the City University of New York in political science with an emphasis in political psychology. Gentry’s current research includes youth voting behavior, teaching and learning in political science, and elections. She joined the Bridgewater faculty in 2014.
Contact information
- Flory Hall 211
- 540-828-5320
- bgentry@bridgewater.edu
Education and certifications
- Education:
B.A. in political science, B.A. in psychology, Winthrop University; M.Phil., Ph.D. in political science, City University of New York
Teaching Fields
- American politics, media and politics, campaigns and elections, public policy, public administration, political psychology
Expertise and Topics
Speakers Bureau
- Elections
This presentation provides an explanation of election laws, requirements and differences between states. Specializing in youth voting, Gentry can comment on recent trends in youth voting and predictions for future elections. She has been interviewed by the New York Times about this issue, as well as by state and local media.
- Preparing for the AP United States Government and Politics Exam
As a grader for the Advance Placement (AP) exam for many years, Gentry provides training and information on how to better prepare for the essay section of the exam.
- Teaching Government
How can I better teach American government in my classroom?
- Youth Voting Behavior
Why do some young people vote and others do not?
Research areas and specializations
- Youth voting behavior, scholarship of teaching and learning
Personal interests
- Roller derby
