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Steven Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Government at the School of Public Affairs, American University, teaching core courses including Politics in the U.S. (GOVT-110), Metropolitan Politics (GOVT-240), and Minority Politics in the U.S. (GOVT-325) for Spring and Fall 2025 semesters. His research examines urban governance, racial/ethnic politics, and civil liberties through comparative analysis of the United States and West Africa, highlighted by his 2016 Fulbright scholarship in Ghana.
- Ph.D. from University of Minnesota
- M.A. from University of Minnesota
- M.Ed. from Florida A&M University
- B.S. from Buffalo State University
Professor Taylor's scholarly work investigates the intersection of political culture, urban policy, and civil rights with emphasis on historical desegregation efforts and African diaspora experiences. His three influential books—'The Unfinished American Project' addressing democratic expansion, 'Exiles, Entrepreneurs, and Educators' documenting African American experiences in Ghana, and 'Desegregation in Boston and Buffalo' analyzing local leadership impacts—demonstrate his commitment to understanding systemic inequities and institutional reform across transnational contexts.
His exceptional contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards:
- Fulbright Award for international scholarly exchange
- Ford Foundation fellowship supporting social justice research
- MacArthur Foundation fellowship advancing innovative policy studies
Professor Taylor's research has been supported by major foundation fellowships while he actively mentors students in political science and public affairs. His community engagement extends beyond academia through service on the Montgomery County, Maryland Human Rights Commission and the Transit Advisory Group for the Department of Public Works and Transportation, demonstrating applied commitment to equitable governance and transportation policy.
