Dr. Matthew Motta

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in Health Law, Policy, and Management.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

Conducting research in Political Science with a focus on American Politics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Annenberg Public Policy Center (University of Pennsylvania) •

Engaged in research related to science communication and public policy.

Awards

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BUSPH Research Innovation Award

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BUSPH TEACH Award

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Leonard S. Robins Award (Best Paper)

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Vox's Weeds: Paper of the Week

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Top Reviewer Award

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.