He received his Ph.D. in Political Science in 2010 from the University of Oklahoma and holds an MA and BS in Political Science, both granted from Idaho State University. His research focuses on the role and influence of narrative in public policy processes, outcomes, and science communication. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Political Marketing, Political Psychology, Policy Studies Journal, Social Science Quarterly, and PS: Political Science and Politics. Mark K. McBeth is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Associate Dean of the College of Arts Details Book