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Professor Pei-Te Lien is affiliated with the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on Asian American politics, U.S. racial and ethnic politics, public opinion, and political behavior. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1995.
- Specializations: Intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and nativity in elite and mass political behavior
- Key projects: Co-Principal Investigator of the Gender and Multicultural Leadership (GML) project
Research Interests: Professor Lien's work explores the political participation and representation of Asian and nonwhite Americans, emphasizing intersectional dynamics. Recent studies analyze attitudes toward affirmative action, political identity, and legislative responses to crises like the pandemic.
Recent Publications: Her 2021-2020 articles address topics such as racial solidarity with #Black Lives Matter, partisan attitudes among Vietnamese Americans, and co-ethnic mobilization in electoral contexts. These works highlight methodological diversity, including quantitative analysis and qualitative case studies.
Scientific Awards:
- 2023 Don T. Nakanishi Award (WPSA) for Contending the Last Frontier
- 2017 APSA Distinguished Career Book Award for Contested Transformation
- 2002 APSA Best Book Award for The Making of Asian America Through Political Participation
Professional Leadership: Served as President (2022-23) and Vice President of the Western Political Science Association, co-chaired APSA and WPSA annual meetings, and founded multiple academic organizations including the Asian Pacific American Caucus and APSA's Status Committee on Asian Americans.
Education & Grants: NSF grant SES-9973435 funded the National Asian American Political Survey. Her research datasets (ICPSR Study No. 36826 and 3832) remain widely accessible resources.
