Dr. Lindsay Hoffman is Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Delaware, with a joint appointment in Political Science & International Relations. As Director of Public Engagement at the Center for Political Communication, Dr. Hoffman leads voting, civic engagement, and civil dialogue initiatives on campus. Her research specializations include political communication, media effects, and public opinion research.
Dr. Hoffman's work focuses on political polarization, misinformation, intellectual humility, and civil discourse interventions. She also directs the Blue Hen Poll, a student-led public opinion research initiative, and integrates the Braver Angels College Debates and Discourse program into her undergraduate courses, demonstrating her commitment to fostering civil discourse in higher education.