Amy Sentementes

Amy Sentementes serves as an Assistant Professor of Political Science within the Political Science, International Studies & Sociology Department at Queens University of Charlotte's College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in American politics and political psychology, with distinctive research at the intersection of food systems and political behavior.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• M.A. in Political Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• B.S. in Political Science, Texas Christian University

Dr. Sentementes investigates how individual characteristics shape public attitudes and voting behavior, with innovative work examining how food perpetuates group stereotypes and influences intergroup relations. Her current pandemic-related research analyzes food insecurity in the United States and societal perceptions of food assistance recipients. Using survey methodology as her primary approach, she emphasizes hands-on student involvement in research design and data analysis.

She actively mentors students through the entire research process, particularly in her Public Opinion course where undergraduates develop original survey instruments, field data, and conduct analyses. Her teaching philosophy centers on integrating students into authentic research experiences that bridge classroom learning and real-world political phenomena.