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Overview
Fanny Lauby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University, part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds dual PhDs in Political Science (CUNY Graduate Center) and North American Studies (Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris). Her research focuses on undocumented youth political incorporation, state-level policies, and immigration reform. She teaches courses on American politics, public policy, and immigration law.
Education
- PhD in Political Science, CUNY Graduate Center (2014)
- PhD in North American Studies, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (2014)
- Graduate Certificate in English, École Normale Supérieure de Cachan (2009)
- M.A. in British, North American and Post-Colonial Studies, Sorbonne Nouvelle (2008)
- B.A. in English Language and Cultural Studies, Université Paris VII (2005)
Research Interests
Dr. Lauby's work examines how state policies shape the political engagement of undocumented youth. Key themes include:
- Immigrant policy implementation at local levels
- Role of institutions like schools in guiding undocumented students
- Gender dynamics in social movements
- Cross-national comparisons of public health policy responses (e.g., pandemic measures)
- Impact of transportation access on immigrant political participation
Key Contributions
Her scholarship spans peer-reviewed articles in journals like Politics & Policy and Mobilization, as well as public-facing pieces in Le Monde. Recent work includes:
- Analyzing vaccine hesitancy and social media use in France/US
- Examining school counselors' roles in navigating immigration policies
- Studies on leadership challenges in undocumented youth coalitions
Awards & Grants
Recipient of multiple grants including Russell Sage Foundation applications, Mellon Foundation initiatives, and institutional research stipends. Awards include the Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellowship and Sorbonne Nouvelle research grants.
Teaching & Service
In addition to classroom instruction, she advises student organizations (Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Club) and participates in university-wide initiatives like Montclair State Votes. Community engagement includes work with immigrant justice coalitions and citizenship education programs.
Future Work
Current projects focus on:
- Geographic factors in policy implementation by school counselors
- Vaccine misinformation dynamics in France
- Systematic review of research methods in undocumented youth studies
