Dr. Peter Enns

Professor

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Biography

Peter K. Enns is a Professor in the Department of Government at Cornell University and the Brooks School of Public Policy. His academic focus includes public opinion, political representation, mass incarceration, and the legal system, with significant emphasis on data science. Enns has served as the Executive Director of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research from 2015 to 2022. He is currently the Robert S. Harrison Director of the Cornell Center for Social Sciences for the term 2021-2027. Enns has authored three influential books: 'Hijacking Agenda: Economic Power Political Influence', 'Incarceration Nation: The United States Became a Punitive Democracy', and 'Who Gets Represented?'. He has also published dozens of academic articles and op-eds. His research has been funded by several prestigious organizations, including the Economic and Social Research Council and the National Science Foundation. He was honored with the Emerging Scholar Award from the Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior section of the American Political Science Association in 2017, recognizing him as a leading scholar in the field within a decade of obtaining his doctorate.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Government.

Executive Director

2015-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research • Ithaca, NY

Oversaw operations and research initiatives at the center.

Robert S. Harrison Director

2021-01-01 — 2027-12-31

Cornell Center for Social Sciences • Ithaca, NY

Leading the center's activities and research funding initiatives.

Courses

GOVT 6461: Public Opinion GOVT 7999: Independent Study

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture