Hi, my name is Adam Lê! I'm a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I am also currently a Visiting Instructor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.
I study American Politics, Political Theory, and Sociology. My current research examines the different ways that marginalized racialized groups interact with government and politics in their everyday lives. In particular, I am interested in how citizenship - measured through political knowledge and political participation - are shaped by marginalized groups' everyday experiences and the informed choices citizens make to participate with government in state-based or community-based institutions and organizations. I use qualitative and quantitative methods to understand more deeply the relationship between citizens and government. I'm also pedagogically invested in creating welcoming and inclusive environments for students from marginalized backgrounds. I've used my resources and networks to implement structural change at the Graduate School, American Political Science Association, and department levels. I am currently a graduate research assistant for the University of Minnesota's Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA), where I am working on a program evaluation commissioned by Assistant Commissioner Daniel Karpowitz for higher education in Minnesota State Correctional Facilities with four universities and colleges within Minnesota. Previously, I have done with with CURA on housing in Brooklyn Center. I received my MA from the Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota in 2021 and I received my BA in Political Science from San Jose State University in 2017. I was born and raised in San Jose, California. When I'm not doing academic-related things, I like to play with my animals, play video games, or play ice hockey or tennis. You can probably catch me at a park or a lake during the winter. |
Contact Info
Adam Lê (he/him/his) Email: adamjle@umn.edu Office: 310 Hasenstab Hall 1 North College Street Northfield, MN 55057 |