HEATHER SILBER MOHAMED Clark University Department of Political Science 950 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 793-7797 (phone) hsilber@clarku.edu ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Assistant Professor, Clark University Department of Political Science, January 2014 Present Courses: Research Methods; Introduction to American Government; Latino Politics in the U.S.; Women, Politics, and Public Policy; Immigration, Identity, and Diversity Politics in the U.S.; Politics of Food and Drink Affiliations: Latin American and Latino Studies Program; Women s and Gender Studies Program; Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies Visiting Lecturer, Brown University Department of Political Science, 2012-2013 Instructor, Clark University Department of Political Science, Fall 2012 EDUCATION Brown University, Ph.D. in Political Science, May 2012 Dissertation: Immigration, Protest, and the Politics of Latino/a Identity. Dissertation Committee: Marion Orr (Chair), James Morone, Wendy Schiller Brown University, A.M. in Political Science, May 2008 High Pass on Comprehensive Exams in American Politics and Comparative Politics The London School of Economics and Political Science, M.Sc. in Comparative Politics with Merit (Specialization: Latin America), December 2002 Tufts University, B.A. in Spanish and International Relations, Magna cum Laude, May 1998 Study Abroad La Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, January June 1997, Madrid, Spain PUBLICATIONS Book Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2017. The New Americans?: Immigration, Protest, and the Politics of Latino Identity. Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas. Winner of the 2017 Best Book Award, American Political Science Association Latino Caucus Reviewed in Perspectives on Politics, Political Science Quarterly, Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, Contemporary Sociology, and Choice Reviews. Refereed Articles Emily M. Farris and. Forthcoming. Picturing Immigration: How the Media Criminalizes Immigrants. Politics, Groups, and Identities. Dialogues: Media and the Politics of Group Identities (Dwaine Jengelley and Rosalee A. Clawson, eds.) (This paper is the first in a series of two; contributions are equal, name order is alternating.) https://doi.org/10.1080/21565503.2018.1484375. Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2018. Embryonic Politics: Attitudes about Abortion, Stem Cell Research, and IVF. Politics and Religion. 11 (3): 459-497.
Page 2 of 8 Silber Mohamed, Heather and Emily M. Farris. 2017. Immigration Politics and Policy in the United States. In Oxford On-Line Bibliographies in Political Science. L. Sandy Maisel (ed.). New York: Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1093/OBO/9780199756223-0223. (Lead author). Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2015. Americana or Latina? Gender and identity acquisition among Hispanics in the United States. Politics, Groups, and Identities. 3 (1): 40-58. Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2013. Can Protests Make Latinos American? Identity, Immigration Politics, and the 2006 Marches. American Politics Research. 41 (2): 298-326. Book Chapters Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2017. Immigration Reform and the 2014 Midterms: The Politics of Executive Action. in Chris Galdieri, Tauna Sisco, and Jennifer Lucas (eds). Races, Reforms, and Policy: Implications of the 2014 Election. Akron, OH: University of Akron Press, p. 138-149. Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2016. Americana or Latina? Gender and identity acquisition among Hispanics in the United States. in Zoe Oxley (ed.) Gender and Political Psychology. New York: Routledge, p. 40-58. (This edited volume is a reprint of the special issue of Politics, Groups and Identities in which my 2015 article of the same title was published). Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2014. The Boundaries of American-ness: Perceived Barriers among Latino Subgroups in Tony Affigne, Marion Orr and Evelyn Hu-DeHart (eds). Latino Politics En Ciencia Política: The Search for Latino Identity and Racial Consciousness. New York: New York University Press, p. 132-157. Non-Refereed Articles Mueller, Lisa,, and Stephanie Slocum-Schaeffer. 2015. 2015 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference and Track Summaries: Teaching Research Methods. PS: Political Science and Politics, 48 (3): 512-513. (Names alphabetical; contributions equal). Book Reviews Silber Mohamed, Heather. 2018. Book Review: Contested Transformations: Race, Gender, and Leadership in 21 st Century America by Carol Hardy-Fanta, Pei-te Lien, Dianne Pinderhughes, and Christine Marie Sierra in Political Science Quarterly. (Submitted September 2017; Scheduled to appear in Summer 2018 issue, Vol. 133, Issue 2). Papers in Progress Silber Mohamed, Heather and Emily M. Farris. Bad Hombres? : An Examination of Identities in Media Coverage of Immigration. (Under Review. This paper is the second in a series of two; contributions are equal, name order is alternating). Silber Mohamed, Heather, Nadia Brown, and Sarah Allen Gershon. American Identity, Immigration Attitudes, and the Racial Hierarchy. (Lead author). Silber Mohamed, Heather and Erin Heidt-Forsythe. Race, Ethnicity, and Attitudes Towards IVF. (Lead author). Silber Mohamed, Heather, Mirya Holman, and Erika Podrazik. Choosing Choice: Gender, Religiosity, and Latina/o Abortion Attitudes. (First in a series of two; name order is alternating).
Page 3 of 8 Holman, Mirya,, and Erika Podrazik. The Church as a Heterogeneous Political Resource: Latinas, Religiosity, and Political Participation. (Second in a series of two; name order is alternating). FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS 2017 Best Book Award, American Political Science Association Latino Caucus, for The New Americans?: Immigration, Protest, and the Politics of Latino Identity, August 2018. Fund for Latino Scholarship Research Grant, American Political Science Association, August 2017. Elmer Plischke Annual Faculty Research Award, Clark University, April 2014. Belfer Family Graduate Fellowship in Public Policy, Brown University, for dissertation research, Fall 2011 and Fall 2010. American Political Science Association (APSA) Travel Grant, July 2011. Midwest Latino/a Caucus Travel Grant Award, Midwest Political Science Association, April 2010. Award received for best research paper submitted by a Latino/a Graduate Student. John A. Garcia Scholarship for ICPSR Methods Training, Summer 2009, University of Michigan. Awarded by American Political Science Association (APSA) Political Methodology Group to fund ICPSR tuition costs. Brown University Graduate School Research Travel Grant, to support additional ICPSR studies, July 2009. Brown University Political Science Department Grant for Methods Training, June 2009. Selected for competitive fellowship to attend ICPSR Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) workshop at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Dissertation Fellowship, Brown Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, 2008-2010. Brown University Graduate Fellowship, for doctoral work in Political Science, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, Summers 2007, 2008, and 2009. Stanley J. Bernstein Graduate Fellowship, Brown University, for graduate studies, 2006-2007. Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences (S4) Fellowship, Brown University, 2007-2012. Citizenship Education Conference and Scholarship Competition, First Place Award, Syracuse University, 1994. Received for policy proposal and presentation at university-wide conference. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS American Identity, Immigration Attitudes, and the Racial Hierarchy (co-authored with Sarah Gershon, Georgia State University, and Nadia Brown, Purdue University), at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, September 2018. Author-Meets-Critic Panel on The New Americans?: Immigration, Protest, and the Politics of Latino Identity at the New England Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Portsmouth, NH, April 2018.
Page 4 of 8 Author-Meets-Critic Panel on The New Americans?: Immigration, Protest, and the Politics of Latino Identity at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2018. The Church as a Heterogeneous Political Resource: Latinas, Religiosity, and Political Participation (co-authored with Mirya Holman and Erica Podrazik, Tulane University), presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2018. Choosing Choice: Gender, Religiosity, and Latina/o Abortion Attitudes (co-authored with Mirya Holman and Erica Podrazik, Tulane University), presented at the Western Political Science Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2018. Girls for Hillary: How Daughters Influence Parents Political Attitudes (co-authored with Jennifer Prewitt-Freilino, Rhode Island School of Design) presented at the Gender and Political Psychology conference, Tulane University, New Orleans, October 2017. Who Are They?: An Examination of Identities in Media Coverage of Immigration, (co-authored with Emily M. Farris, TCU) presented at the New England Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Providence, RI, April 2017. Embryonic Politics and Moral Values: Attitudes about IVF, Abortion, and Stem Cell Research, presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2017. The Immigration Paradox: Latino Policy Priorities and the Limits of Pan-Ethnic Unity, presented at the New England Political Science Association Annual Meeting, New Haven, CT, April 2015. Immigration Reform and the 2014 Midterms: Latinos and the Politics of Executive Action, presented at the American Election 2014: Contexts and Consequences Conference, St. Anselm s College, Manchester, NH, March 2015. Defining American at the State Level: Statehouse Immigration Initiatives and Protest Responses, presented at the Northeast Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, November 2014. "The Latin@ Gender Identification Gap?: Male-Female Differences in Immigrant Self-Identification," presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, September 2011. The Latino/a American Gender Identification Gap, presented at the New England Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Hartford, CT, April 2011. The Boundaries of American-ness: Perceived Barriers among Latino Subgroups, presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, September 2010. Debating Immigration: Public Policy Discourse and Latino Political Identity, presented at the Midwestern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2010. Paper selected for 2010 Midwest Latino/Latina Caucus Travel Grant Award Eventual Identity: Latinos, Immigration Politics and the Spring 2006 Protests, presented at the Western Political Science Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2010.
Page 5 of 8 Debating Immigration: Public Policy Discourse and Latino Political Identity, presented at the Brown University Graduate Students of Color Conference, Providence, RI, March 2010. Award for Best Senior Oral Presentation Eventual Identity: Latinos, Immigration Politics and the Spring 2006 Protests, presented at the National Conference on Latino Politics, Power and Policy: Findings from the Latino National Survey. Brown University, Providence, RI, October 2009. Correlating Neoliberalism and Education Outcomes in Latin America, presented at the Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences (S4) Geo-Conference, Brown University, June 2007. CONFERENCE CHAIR AND DISCUSSANT American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Discussant, Panel on Gender, Candidate Ambition, and Training, Boston, MA, September 2018. Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Discussant, Panel on Framing and Immigration, Chicago, IL, April 2018. Gender and Political Psychology Conference, Panel Discussant, October 2017. American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Discussant, Panel on Gender and Race in the 2016 Elections, San Francisco, CA, August 2017. Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chair and Discussant, Panel on Race, Religion, and Immigration in the U.S., April 2017. American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Panel on Gender, Race, and Campaigns, August 2016. (Comments submitted electronically). American Political Science Association Teaching and Learning Conference, Washington, DC, January 2015. Research Methods Track. Panel on Policies in States and Cities, Northeastern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, November 2012. Politics, Culture, and Society Graduate Workshop, Brown University, October 2006. INVITED TALKS Identity Politics and Trump s 2016 Victory, Clark University course on Identity Politics (Prof. Ora Szekely), Worcester, MA, April 3, 2018. Immigration Policy and Latino Identity Politics in the U.S., Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, March 27, 2017 (via Skype). Immigration, Protest, and Latino Identity Politics, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR, February 23, 2017. Panelist, Worcester State University Symposium on Voting Rights, Worcester, MA, November 1, 2016. Immigration and Latino Identity Politics from 2006 to 2016, Saint Anselm College New Hampshire Institute of Politics, Manchester, NH, September 28, 2016.
Page 6 of 8 The 2016 Presidential Election and the Hispanic Vote, panel discussion at Brown University, Providence, RI, March 2016. Latinos in Our Communities, presented at the Rhode Island Latina Leadership Institute, Providence, RI, May 2014. The Latino/a American Gender Identification Gap? presented at the Annual Dr. Han-Jyun Hou Conference on the Politics of Immigration, Binghamton University, June 2011. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES Service to the Discipline Midwest Political Science Association Latina/o Caucus Treasurer, 2018-2020. Newsletter Editor, 2017-2018. Gender and Political Psychology, Mid-Career Scholar Awards Committee, 2018. American Political Science Association (APSA) Latino Caucus Book Award Committee, 2017. Graduate Student Issues Committee, American Political Science Association Race, Ethnicity and Politics Section, 2010-2012. Referee, American Journal of Political Science; Journal of Politics; Journal of Women, Politics, & Policy; Politics, Groups, and Identities; Urban Affairs Review; Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics; Politics and Policy; American Politics Research; Journal of Policy Studies; Social Forces; Ethnic and Racial Identities; SAGE Open; Clark University s Student Undergraduate Research Journal; University of Chicago Press; University of California Press. Service at Clark University Clark University Steering Committee (elected position), Fall 2017-present (3 year appointment). Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, co-instructor (with Rosalie Torres-Stone) of three-hour faculty/ staff training session, Undocumented Students at Clark and Beyond, Fall 2017. Clark University Judicial Board, Fall 2015- May 2018. Clark University LEEP Projects Committee, Spring 2015 and Spring 2016. Clark University Institutional Review Board, Spring 2015. Service at Brown University Graduate Student Coordinator, Brown University Political Science Department Seminar Series, 2010. Brown University Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, Teaching Certificate I Program, 2010-2011. Certificate III Program, 2011. Coordinator, Brown University Graduate Workshop on Politics, Culture and Society, 2007-2008.
Page 7 of 8 Department Representative, Brown University Center for Latin American Studies Graduate Advisory Committee, 2006-2007. Blogs and Podcasts The media usually shows immigrants as dangerous criminals. That s changed for now, at least. (with Emily Farris). The Monkey Cage Blog, Washington Post. June 2018. The Politics of Assisted Reproduction, Explained (with Erin Heidt-Forsythe). The Monkey Cage Blog, Washington Post. May 2018. New Books Network Podcast on The New Americans?: Immigration, Protest, and the Politics of Latino Identity. Interview by Lilly Goren, July 2017. Media The Scarlet: Clark University Student Newspaper. April 28, 2017. Clark Professor Writes about Latino Immigration. Worcester Telegram and Gazette. April 23, 2016. Clark Students Speak out About Undocumented Status, DACA Policy. The Providence Journal. March 15, 2016. Brown Forum: Latinos Seen as Sleeping Giants in 2016 Race. ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant, Brown University Department of Political Science, 2007-2010. Co-Instructor, Tufts University Experimental College, 1995. CONGRESSIONAL EXPERIENCE U.S. Congressman Marty Meehan (D-MA-05) June 2005 April 2006 Senior Legislative Assistant, Washington, DC. Advised senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee on policy related to defense, foreign policy, homeland security and veterans affairs. Drafted and managed all Congressional funding requests for related projects. Developed policy recommendations, legislation, amendments, speeches, and Op/Eds for local and national press. Organized coalitions in support of legislative initiatives. Top-secret security clearance obtained. U.S. Congressman John F. Tierney (D-MA-06) June 2003 June 2005 Legislative Assistant, Washington, DC. Senior advisor to Member of House Education and the Workforce Committee on issues including labor, trade, workforce development, pensions, taxes, fisheries and Social Security. Worked with federal agencies, national organizations, and constituency groups to advance Member s policy agenda. Spoke on behalf of Member at related events. U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) August 1998 August 2001 Legislative Aide, Washington, DC. Briefed Senator on foreign policy, national security, and veterans issues, and aided in policy development and strategy. Wrote speeches, memos, correspondence, and background material for Armed Services Committee hearings. Organized meetings with Administration officials and foreign heads of state to discuss Senator s policy concerns.
Page 8 of 8 ADDITIONAL TRAINING, LANGUAGES, AND SKILLS Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), University of Michigan, 2009. ICPSR Hierarchical Linear Modeling Workshop, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2009. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), S4 Institute, Brown University, 2007. Fluent in Spanish. Basic knowledge of Portuguese. Completed Intensive Portuguese Courses at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Summer 2007. Proficient in Stata, SPSS, HLM, NVivo, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Political Science Association (APSA). Latino Caucus; Section on Race, Ethnicity and Politics; Women and Politics Section. Midwestern Political Science Association. Midwest Latina/o Caucus. Gender and Political Psychology Network. New England Political Science Association. Western Political Science Association. National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. New Frontier Network, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Kennedy Staff Club, Edward M. Kennedy Institute. September 2018.