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Jennifer Hochschild is the Henry LaBarre Jayne Professor of Government at Harvard University, Professor of African and African American Studies, and Professor of Public Policy. She holds Lectureships in the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and was formerly a Harvard College Professor. Hochschild served as Chair of the Government Department from 2016-2019 and as President of the American Political Science Association in 2015-2016. She has been a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 1996.
- Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University (1979)
- B.A. from Oberlin College (1971)
Hochschild's research examines the intersection of American politics and political philosophy, with particular focus on race, ethnicity, immigration, and genomic science. Her current work addresses the politics and ideology of genomic science, political and policy disputes within racial and ethnic groups in American metropolitan areas, and reasons for public (mis)trust in science. She has also written extensively about public opinion, political culture, American political thought, immigrant political incorporation, and public schooling. Her teaching includes a popular course on 'Power in (Mostly) American Society.'
Analysis of Hochschild's recent publications reveals consistent engagement with the intersection of race, politics, and science. Her work spans from examining urban policy conflicts through race/class lenses to exploring how genomic science is reshaping American society. A recurring theme is the tension between scientific facts and political beliefs, particularly regarding race and identity. Her scholarship demonstrates deep methodological diversity, drawing on qualitative methods, surveys, and theoretical analysis to address complex political questions.
- Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 1996)
- Founding editor of Perspectives on Politics
- Former co-editor of the American Political Science Review (2010-2012)
- Recipient of fellowships from major foundations including Guggenheim, ACLS, and Spencer
Hochschild has received significant research support from institutions including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Guggenheim Foundation, American Council of Learned Societies, American Philosophical Society, Spencer Foundation, and various Harvard centers. Her scholarly leadership includes serving as founding editor of Perspectives on Politics and as a former co-editor of the American Political Science Review. She has held prestigious visiting positions including the Karl W. Deutsch Guest Professorship at the Berlin Social Science Center and the John W. Kluge Chair in American Law and Governance at the Library of Congress.
