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Crystal Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Science & Policy Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). She holds affiliations with the International & Global Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS), and Africana Studies programs. Her research focuses on inclusivity of marginalized groups, comparative politics, international relations, and STEM education. Dr. Brown earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of Oregon, an MPA from Pennsylvania State University, and a certificate in Data Analytics from Harvard University.
Her educational background combines political science, public administration, and computational methods. She uses mixed-method approaches to address real-world policy challenges and their impacts on marginalized communities. Key areas of expertise include race/ethnic politics, immigration, climate resilience planning, and integration strategies in STEM fields.
Dr. Brown has been recognized as a Fulbright Schuman Scholar (2017–2018) and has received grants from NSF, Russell Sage Foundation, and WPI strategic initiatives. Her work often bridges theory and practice, with recent projects addressing disability inclusion in climate policies, STEM syllabi inclusivity, and the Black student experience in higher education.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on international politics, women in politics, and research methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She collaborates on initiatives such as the $2.5M NSF-funded PASS-CS program to support low-income computer science students.
Professional memberships include the American Political Science Association (APSA), International Studies Association (ISA), and National Conference for Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS). Her scholarship frequently intersects with global development goals, emphasizing justice and equity in policy design.
