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Maxwell Palmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Boston University, a Civic Tech Fellow in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, and a Faculty Fellow at the Initiative on Cities. He joined Boston University in 2014 after earning his Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University, alongside an A.M. from Harvard and an A.B. from Bowdoin College.
- Affiliations: Boston University, Initiative on Cities, Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences
- Roles: Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science
His research focuses on American political institutions, including Congress, electoral systems, and local governance. Key areas of investigation include the impact of institutional rules on representation, redistricting practices, voting rights, and housing policy. He has also contributed to policy reports on urban issues and served as an expert witness in voting rights litigation.
Palmer teaches courses in American Politics and Political Methodology. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, addressing topics like gerrymandering solutions, affordable housing inequities, and the role of technology in civic engagement. Current projects explore durable partisan gerrymanders and racial turnout gaps in local elections.
- Grants & Consulting: Extensive policy reports with the Initiative on Cities, including analyses of climate policy, housing, and mayoral priorities. Active in expert testimony for redistricting cases nationwide.
- Labs & Teams: Initiative on Cities, collaboration with urban policy researchers, and interdisciplinary work in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.
