University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Political Science

Professor Eric R.A.N Smith
smith@polsci.ucsb.edu

Office: Ellison 3711, phone: 893-4328

Undergraduate Courses

• Political Science 12. American Government and Politics

• Political Science 155. Congress/SimCong

• Political Science 175. Politics of the Environment

Graduate Courses

• Political Science 252. Seminar on Public Opinion and Participation

• Political Science 254. Seminar on the Legislative Process

• Political Science 259. Seminar on Political Parties

• Political Science 294. Seminar on Politics of the Environment

• New Course: Seminar on Climate Change and Energy Issues- Coming soon

Recent Research Papers and Talks

• Holly Klick and Eric Smith, "Public Understanding of and Support for Wind Power" - 2009 AAPOR paper

• E. Smith, "Advancing Public Awareness of Topics in Sustainable Energy" - Presentation to the National Science Board Task Force on Sustainable Energy, Sept 2008

• Holly Klick and Eric Smith, "Explaining NIMBY Opposition to Wind Power" - APSA 2008 paper

• Alison Keleher and Eric Smith, "Explaining the Growing Support for Gay and Lesbian Equality Since 1990" - APSA 2008 paper

• E. Smith, "Public Knowledge and Public Opinion about Global Warming-pdf"

• E. Smith, Juliet Carlisle, and Kristy Michaud, "Trust during an Energy Crisis"

• E. Smith, Juliet Carlisle, and Kristy Michaud, "Public Opinion about Energy Development: Nimbyism vs. Environmentalism"

• E. Smith, Juliet Carlisle, and Kristy Michaud, "Public Support for Oil and Gas Drilling in California’s Forests and Parks"