Eleni Mantas-Kourounis, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office Location
Political Science & Global Affairs
Humanities Center of Acad Bldg 212P
Eleni M. (Marylena) Mantas-Kourounis studies education policy and politics, focusing on the enactment and implementation of civic education policies. Her current research projects center around youth political participation, civic engagement, and political trust. She is the author of The Politics of Civic Education: Local Reactions to National Initiatives and State Mandates (Lexington Books, 2024).
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D. in Education Policy & Social Analysis, Columbia University
- MS in Public Policy and Management, New School
- MA in European Studies, New York University
- BA in Political Science with concentration in Hellenic Studies, Columbia University
Teaching Responsibilities
- Introduction to American Politics and Government
- Public Policy Analysis
- Power, Politics and Society
- Senior Seminar
Awards & Fellowships
- Richard and Barbara Naclerio Faculty Scholars Award
Research Interests
Political participation, civic engagement, political trust, education politics and policy, civic education and public policy implementation.
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