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Matthew Motta is an Associate Professor at Boston University's School of Public Health, specializing in Health Law, Policy, and Management. He received his PhD in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. His research focuses on American politics, public opinion, science communication, and health environmental policy, aiming to identify social and political determinants of anti-science attitudes and investigating the impact of health policies. Motta is also a public health opinion researcher affiliated with the Policy Lab at Brown University, conducting projects to pilot health communication strategies. His forthcoming book, Anti-Scientific Americans, published by Oxford University Press in 2024, explores the prevalence and origins of anti-intellectualism in the United States. His work has been featured in leading academic journals and popular press outlets, including the American Journal of Public Health, Scientific American, and The Washington Post. In addition to his academic duties, Motta serves as a political analyst for Spectrum News, providing insights on research and national politics.
Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA
Teaching and conducting research in Health Law, Policy, and Management.
Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK
Conducting research in Political Science with a focus on American Politics.
Annenberg Public Policy Center (University of Pennsylvania) •
Engaged in research related to science communication and public policy.
Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.