Sebastian Mayer

Sebastian Mayer is an Instructor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington. His research interests include American Politics, Athlete Activism, Comparative Politics, European Politics, Minority and Race Politics, Public Opinion, Race and Ethnicity, Social Movements, and Sports & Politics. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Washington (2024), an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington (2018), and a B.A. in American Studies from Heidelberg University (2016).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Washington, 2024
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Washington, 2018
• B.A. in American Studies, Heidelberg University, 2016

Research Interests: Mayer examines athlete activism as a political force, the intersection of race and public policy, and comparative political systems in Europe. His work bridges sports studies with political theory, exploring how social movements and political discourses shape minority representation and institutional change.

Affiliations: Active on LinkedIn and Twitter, Mayer engages in academic outreach and contributes to public discourse on sports politics and race relations.