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Tatishe M. Nteta

Tatishe M. Nteta

Provost Professor of Political Science / Director of UMass Poll

Tatishe Nteta's research lies at the intersection of the politics of race and ethnicity, public opinion, and political behavior.

Political PollsAmerican PoliticsPolitics and Political AnalysisRace Culture and EthnicityPolling
Ray La Raja

Ray La Raja

Professor of Political Science / Associate Director of UMass Poll

Ray La Raja's research interests include political parties, interest groups, elections, campaign finance and political participation.

Public Policy and OrganizationsElections and PollingPolitical ScienceCampaign FinanceAmerican Politics
Paul M. Collins, Jr.

Paul M. Collins, Jr.

Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science / Director of Legal Studies

Paul Collins' research focuses on bias and inequality in the legal system, the selection and work of judges and social movement litigation.

Bias in Judicial AppointmentsJudicial AppointmentsPublic LawInequality in the Legal SystemAmerican Politics
Jesse Rhodes

Jesse Rhodes

Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the UMass Poll

Jesse Rhodes is a leading expert in social policy, voting rights, inequality, and political behavior.

PollsPolitical PollingVoting RightsAmerican PoliticsCivil Rights
Alexander Theodoridis

Alexander Theodoridis

Associate Professor of Political Science / Co-director of UMass Poll

Alex Theodoridis looks at the ways in which citizens interact with the political world in an era of hyper-polarization.

Public Opinion and American PoliticsPolitical BehaviorPollingPublic Opinion and Public Policy