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Michelle Torres, Ph.D.

smtorres@rice.edu

Rice University

Country: United States (Texas)

About Me:

I am an Assistant Professor at Rice University who specializes in political methodology and political behavior. My research focuses on making statistical and computer science methods accessible to political scientists. I develop and apply innovative and rigorous tools to achieve a better understanding of social issues, especially in the fields of political behavior and public opinion. Methodologically, I am interested in computer vision, causal inference and survey methodology. Substantively, I focus on political communication, participation, and psychological traits. I am originally from Mexico City where I obtained a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE). I hold a Ph.D. in Political Science, and a M.A. in Statistics from Washington University in St. Louis. 

Research Interests

Research Methods & Research Design

Public Opinion

Political Communication

Computational Social Science

Causal Inference

Media Effects

Political Behavior