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Marta Tienda is the Maurice P. During Professor in Demographic Studies and Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University's Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. She holds joint affiliations with the Office of Population Research and previously served as its director from 1997 to 2002. An accomplished scholar, Tienda has authored or co-authored numerous books including The Hispanic Population of the United States and Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies, and has published over 200 scholarly papers.
Tienda earned her BA in Spanish from Michigan State University and both MA and Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her academic excellence has been recognized with honorary doctorates from The Ohio State University (2002), Lehman College (2003), Bank Street College (2006), and Michigan State University (pending conferral).
Her research specializes in race and ethnic disparities across multiple dimensions of social inequality—including poverty, education, employment, and immigration—examining how ascribed attributes shape socioeconomic outcomes. Current work focuses intensively on adolescent romantic relationships using longitudinal methodologies. Research domains include:
- Demographic analysis of immigration patterns and population diversification
- Structural determinants of concentrated poverty and opportunity barriers
- Life course trajectories affecting socioeconomic mobility
- Quantitative assessment of relationship dynamics among youth
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveals strong thematic focus on adolescent development, immigrant integration, and demographic methodology. Her work increasingly employs digital tools like mobile diary studies to examine partnership dynamics and emotional health. Cross-national comparative frameworks appear in health disparity research, while U.S.-centric studies emphasize Hispanic populations and educational outcomes.
Honors and scientific recognition include:
- Honorary Doctorate, Ohio State University (2002)
- Honorary Doctorate, Lehman College (2003)
- Honorary Doctorate, Bank Street College (2006)
- Honorary Doctorate, Michigan State University (pending)
As former director of Princeton's Office of Population Research, Tienda led institutional initiatives in demographic scholarship. While specific grants and lab affiliations aren't detailed in source materials, her extensive publication record and named professorship reflect sustained research leadership. No student advising relationships were identified in available documentation.
