Marylena Mantas-Kourounis, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office Location
Political Science & Global Affairs
Humanities Center of Acad Bldg 212P
Eleni M. 'Marylena' Mantas-Kourounis specializes in American politics with teaching and research interests in public policy, education policy and politics, and civic education. Her current research examines 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
- Project Pericles Civic Engagement Mini-Grant
- Laudato Si' Fellowship
Research Interests
- Youth political participation
- Civic engagement
- Political trust
- Civic education
News & In the Media
Mantas-Kourounis quoted in "Why Talking To Kids About Voting Matters More Than You Think": Parents 11/3/25
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