Caroline Beer, University of Vermont (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption Caroline Beer, associate professor in political science at the University of Vermont, has conducted a number of comparative studies that have challenged previously held assumptions. Credit Sally McCay Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.