Hero's research and teaching focus on American democracy and politics, especially through the analytical lenses of Latino Politics, Racial/Ethnic Politics, State and Urban Politics.

Brown is the director of ASU’s Melikian Center. His research and teaching focus on the Western Balkans in global context.

Colbern's areas of expertise is in American politics, race, immigration, social movements, policy, federalism and citizenship.

Calhoun’s research addresses large-scale social transformations & their impact on politics & social organization. A current focus is on changing patterns of Eurasian integration & implications for the modern world-system.

A philosopher and scholar of religion, Amesbury works on religion and contemporary social and political thought.

Tara Bartlett is a Clinical Assistant Professor at ASU's Teachers College. Her research and teaching interests focus on public policy and democratic innovations, particularly among youth and within school communities.

Ben Gansky is a PhD student in the Human & Social Dimensions of Science & Technology Program at SFIS. Ben researches issues pertaining to democratic tech governance; data theory, politics, & governance; & participatory civics