Jennifer Heerwig

Dr. Jen Heerwig is an associate professor of sociology at SUNY-Stony Brook. She is a political sociologist who studies American politics and campaign finance using quantitative methods. Her current research projects examine the political contributions of American corporate elites and the effects of new public financing initiatives on representation in local elections. When Dr. Jen isn't hunched over an R window, she enjoys yoga, hiking, reading (sometimes even fiction), traveling to places with delicious pastries, and tinkering with her website.