Amber Spry

Dr. Amber Spry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African and African American Studies at Brandeis University, where she contributes to the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work centers on political behavior, race and ethnic politics, and political psychology in U.S. politics, with a particular emphasis on African American political engagement and identity.

Her research interests include:

• Political Behavior and Attitudes
• Race, Identity, and Ethnic Politics
• Political Psychology
• Survey Design and Methodology
• Representation and Inequality
• Prejudice Reduction

Although specific publications are not listed, her scholarly focus suggests strong engagement with interdisciplinary social science research, particularly at the intersection of race, survey methods, and political cognition. Funding from the Russell Sage Foundation and a Visiting Fellowship at MIT underscore her methodological rigor and academic impact.

Dr. Spry has been recognized with several honors:

• Perlmutter Award for Faculty Research, Teaching and Service (2022)
• Presidential Grant, Computational Social Science, Russell Sage Foundation (2019–2021)
• Theodore and Jane Norman Award for Faculty Research (2019–2021)
• Teaching Innovation Grant, Brandeis University (2019–2020)
• Visiting Fellowship, MIT (2015–2016)

She has received significant grant support for her research, including from the Russell Sage Foundation and internal Brandeis awards, reflecting both scholarly excellence and innovation in teaching. While information on advisees is not available, her role as an assistant professor indicates involvement in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Dr. Spry is affiliated with the Department of African and African American Studies at Brandeis, a key hub for interdisciplinary scholarship on race, culture, and social justice. Her work contributes to broader institutional and collaborative efforts in advancing equity and understanding in American political life.