Amanda Weiss

Amanda Weiss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on causal inference, difference-in-differences, survey experimental methodology, and research ethics in the context of American public policy effects and attitudes.

• Education: PhD in Political Science (Yale University, 2025), MA in Statistics (Yale University), BA (Columbia University, 2017), and MSW (Columbia University, 2020).

Research Trends: Amanda’s work addresses challenges in observational causal inference and survey experimental design, particularly in studying policy effects and emotional impacts on policy attitudes. She also explores ethical considerations in trauma-informed research practices.

Teaching: She teaches courses such as GOVT 1101 (Power and Politics), GOVT 4000 (Major Seminar), and GOVT 6129 (Analysis of Natural Experiments).

Contact: amanda.weiss@cornell.edu | Personal Website