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Patrick Stewart

Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Arkansas
Patrick A Stewart (B.A. University of Central Florida, 1988; M.A. University of Central Florida, 1991; Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, 1998) currently teaches classes in the Masters of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Program.

In addition to his book "Debatable Humor: Laughing Matters on the 2008 Presidential Primary Campaign" (2012), he has published research concerning emotion and nonverbal communication in the journals PLoS-ONE, Political Psychology, Motivation and Emotion, International Journal of Humor Research, PS - Political Science & Politics, Presidential Studies, Quarterly, and Politics and the Life Sciences. His work on nonverbal communication by political leaders has been published in The New York Times and The Washington Post and reported on by such popular outlets as Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Wired, Vocativ, Vox, The National Review, The Huffington Post, amongst others.

He is a certified Facial Action Coding System (FACS) coder whose current research concentrates on the emotional response of followers to leaders and those wishing to become leaders. He is researching audience applause, laughter, and booing in response to comments by candidates during presidential debates and how individuals respond to different types of facial displays and other types of nonverbal behavior by politicians.

What the facial expressions of Tim Walz and JD Vance said about their nerves, embarrassment and pride

Oct 03, 2024 00:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Neither Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance nor Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has the national stature of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, so viewers had a chance to judge these two relatively...

Economy

Microsoft Makes $750 Million Investment in OpenAI's Latest Funding Round

Microsoft Invests $750 Million in OpenAIs Latest Funding Round Microsoft has recently made a significant investment of around $750 million in OpenAI during its latest funding round. This strategic move further cements...

Saudi Arabia Warns of Potential $50 Oil Price Amid OPEC+ Production Overages

Saudi Arabias oil minister has issued a warning that oil prices could fall to $50 a barrel if certain OPEC+ members continue to exceed their agreed production limits, as reported by delegates referenced in The Wall Street...

Dollar Hits Three-Week High Against Euro Amid Strong U.S. Private Payroll Growth

The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro on Wednesday, spurred by stronger-than-expected U.S. private payroll growth for September, as reported by the ADP National Employment Report. This data comes ahead of...

Middle East Oil Conflict Raises Concerns Over Global Supply Disruptions

Oil prices saw a modest rise on Wednesday as concerns over the Middle East oil conflict heightened, potentially impacting oil supplies from this crucial production region. However, a significant build-up in U.S. crude...

Tesla Sales Growth 2024: Bernstein Warns of Flat Growth Despite Price Cuts

Tesla Sales Growth 2024 May Stall Despite Price Cuts, Bernstein Warns Tesla Inc. is facing a challenging year, with Tesla sales growth in 2024 predicted to stall despite price reductions. Analysts at Bernstein expect...

Politics

Donald Trump Receives Overwhelming Endorsement: ‘200+ Military Leaders Back His Return to the White House'

In a stunning show of support, more than 200 retired military generals and admirals have publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump in an open letter, underscoring their belief in his leadership and commitment to the...

Donald Trump's Pal Elon Musk Slams Kamala Harris Win: 'A Disaster for Civilization'

Elon Musk has voiced serious concerns about Kamala Harris potentially winning the upcoming presidential election, calling it not only bad for America but warning that it could spell disaster for the future of civilization...

Donald Trump Set for Landslide Victory: ‘Commanding Lead in Key States – This Could Be Unstoppable'

Donald Trump appears to be positioned for a sweeping victory in the upcoming presidential election, as new polling data suggests the former president holds a commanding lead in several crucial battleground states....

Donald Trump Refuses 60 Minutes Interview Over Lack of Apology for Hunter Biden Laptop Story

In a bold move, former President Donald Trump announced that he is refusing to sit down for an interview with 60 Minutes until he receives an apology for the networks previous claims regarding Hunter Bidens infamous...

Biden-Harris Admin Warns FEMA May Run Out of Funds Amid Hurricane Season After Billions Sent Overseas

In a shocking development, the Biden-Harris administration announced that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) may not have enough resources to make it through the rest of hurricane season. This warning comes on the...

Science

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

Tesla’s $25K Compact Car Could Drive Bigger Stock Gains Than Robotaxi, Analyst Predicts

As anticipation builds for Teslas Robotaxi, some analysts believe the companys upcoming $25,000 compact car will have a more significant impact on its stock. Gary Black of The Future Fund argues that entering the...

Starlink Reaches 4 Million Customers Globally as SpaceX Expands Operations and Services

SpaceXs Starlink has officially surpassed 4 million customers across more than 100 countries. This milestone was announced by SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell, who also outlined plans for expanding Starlinks satellite network...

SpaceX Enhances Crew Dragon Safety with Emergency Thruster Landing Capability for Crews

SpaceX has introduced a significant safety enhancement to its Crew Dragon spacecraft, allowing the use of thrusters for emergency landings if parachutes fail. This new feature will be active in the upcoming Crew 9 mission,...

Technology

Tesla Grows Market Share in Sweden Despite Strikes, Led by Strong Model Y Sales

Despite facing pro-union strikes in Sweden, Tesla increased its market share to 8.5%, selling 16,478 vehicles in 2024. The Model Y, accounting for 80% of sales, remains the top choice among Swedish buyers, solidifying...

Tesla Analyst Speculates Potential Entry into $9 Trillion Drone and eVTOL Market by 2050

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas believes Tesla could enter the $9 trillion drone and electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle market by 2050. Jonas bases his speculation on Elon Musks recent comments about...

Tim Cook Cashes Out $50M in Apple Stock, Fuels Market Buzz

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, has sold $50 million in Apple stock, according to recent SEC filings. The substantial sales amplified discussions about executive decisions as Apple maintained its market dominance. Tim Cooks $50...

Tesla Robotaxi Commercial Rollout Could Hit by 2025-2026, Says Morgan Stanley

Tesla may commercially launch its Robotaxi by 2025 or 2026, according to a prediction by Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas. The upcoming debut at the We, Robot event in Los Angeles intensifies focus on Teslas progress in...

OpenAI’s $157B Power Play: Investors Blocked from Supporting Elon Musk’s xAI Rival

OpenAI, now valued at $157 billion, is demanding exclusive support from investors, discouraging any contributions to rival firms like Elon Musks xAI, as the competition for AI dominance intensifies. OpenAI Blocks Rival...