Self-censorship in Floridian academia
Jun 1, 2025
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I am analyzing how pervasive uncertainty and informal intimidation have led scholars to self-censor in their teaching and research in ways that are not prescribed by law. The research is done on the basis of dozens of semi-structured qualitative interviews with scholars and other members of higher education institutions conducted in 2024 in Florida.
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Researcher in Political Science
I am passionate about exploring and comparing human rights protection and state coercion in democratic as well as authoritarian contexts. For my work and studies, I have received various scholarships and awards, and spent considerable time abroad in countries on five continents. I was previously a visiting scholar at Stanford University, USA, and a research fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute, Germany, where I co-developed the Academic Freedom Index. I hold a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Freiburg.