Maricruz Osorio

Maricruz is an Assistant Professor in the Global Studies department at Bentley University. Broadly, her work examines political engagement and behavior of marginalized groups, with a focus on the political behavior of women and immigrants. Her working book project, Courageous Citizenship, argues that immigrants participate in politics after a series of risk assessments shaped by gender, and citizenship status.

Outside of academic work, Maricruz is a founding member of People of Color Also Know Stuff. She has been an invited speaker on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia.

Education

• University of California, Riverside
  Ph.D., Political Science, 2022
• University of California, Riverside
  M.A., Political Science 2019
• Knox College, Galesburg, IL
  B.A., International Relations, 2014

Teaching Interests

Immigration, Race and Ethnic Politics, Political Behavior

Research Interests

Immigration, Gender and Politics, Political Behavior, Race and Ethnic Politics

Consulting/Practice Interests

Voter Registration; Voter Turnout

Publications

Book Chapters

• Osorio, M., Bauer, K., Brown, C., Sands, M. (2022). Making a Statement: Research, Teaching, and Diversity Statements for the Academic Job Market In , (Eds.) . American Political Science Associatoin Forthcoming.
• Osorio, M., Cantwell, D., Kirkland, S., Rojas, N., Rubio, R., Shugars, S., Torres, R., Winters, R. (2022). No Rapunzel in This Ivory Tower: Finding Your Collective and Overcoming Academic Isolation In , (Eds.) Strategies for Navigating Graduate School and Beyond. American Political Science Association Forthcoming.
• Osorio, M. A., Lemi, D., Hayes, S. V. (). Theorizing Kamala Harris In , (Eds.) Distinct Identities II. Forthcoming.