Dr. Lafleur Stephens Dougan

Associate Professor

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Biography

LaFleur Stephens-Dougan earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Political Science from the University of Michigan. Her research interests lie in racial attitudes, Black politics, and public opinion. She is the author of the book 'Race Bottom: Racial Appeals Work in American Politics,' published by the University of Chicago Press in 2020, which has earned her prestigious awards, including the 2021 Ralph J. Bunche Award from the American Political Science Association and the 2021 David O. Sears Book Award from the International Society of Political Psychology. Professor Stephens-Dougan has received grants from the National Science Foundation's Time-Sharing Experimental Social Sciences, the Russell Sage Foundation, and the Social Science Research Council. Her scholarly work is published in reputable journals such as the Journal of Politics, American Political Science Review, Electoral Studies, and Annual Review of Political Science, among others. Professor Stephens-Dougan frequently teaches courses on race and politics in the United States, focusing on the complexities of racial climate and multiracial democracy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaches courses and conducts research on racial attitudes and political science.

Awards

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Ralph J. Bunche Award

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David O. Sears Book Award

Courses

Race Politics United States Racial Climate Multiracial Democracy

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.