Magda Hinojosa

Magda Hinojosa is the Dean of Social Sciences at Arizona State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies. She specializes in women’s political incorporation in Latin America, focusing on candidate selection, gender quotas, and electoral systems. Her research has been supported by grants from USAID, the Ford Foundation, and the Fulbright Foundation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Harvard University, 2005
• A.M. in Political Science, Harvard University, 2000
• B.A. in Government, University of Texas-Austin, 1998

Research Interests: Professor Hinojosa examines how gender quotas and descriptive representation influence citizen engagement, particularly in Latin America. Her work bridges formal electoral rules and informal political dynamics.

Awards:

• Leon Weaver Award (2017)
• Political Research Quarterly’s Best Article Award Honorable Mention (2014)
• Nominated for teaching awards at ASU (2011, 2013)

Service & Leadership: She serves on the American Political Science Association’s Committee on the Status of Women and has led initiatives such as the Global Innovators Showcase. Her courses include Comparative Government, Politics of Latin America, and Women and Politics.

Affiliations: Southwest Borderlands Initiative, Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association, and the Faculty Women’s Association at ASU.