Mary Currin-Percival

Mary Currin-Percival is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at San José State University (SJSU), affiliated with the College of Social Sciences. She serves as Director of the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (IPACE) and leads SJSU Votes, a civic engagement initiative. Her expertise spans California politics, public opinion, political participation, and political science education.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Riverside (2006)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on California political systems, voter behavior, and teaching methodologies in political science. She co-authored influential books like California Politics and Government: A Practical Approach (2021) and California’s Recall Election of Gavin Newsom (2023), and her articles appear in journals such as Journal of Political Science Education and State and Local Government Review.

Teaching & Service: She teaches courses on research methods, campaigns, and American/California government. She advises Pi Sigma Alpha (Epsilon Iota chapter) and coordinates the Political Science Department’s internship program. Her civic engagement initiatives emphasize voter registration and education.

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Labs/Teams: IPACE and SJSU Votes initiatives focus on bridging academic research with community action, particularly in electoral participation and policy advocacy.