Faculty Profile

Valerie Martinez-Ebers

Title
Professor
Department
Political Science
College
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


  
PhD, Ohio State University, 1990. 
Major: Political Science
Dissertation Title: "Senior Citizens as an Emerging Force in American Politics"
MPA, University of North Texas, 1983. 
Major: Public Administration
BS, University of North Texas, 1980. 
Major: Education





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
PSCI 4953.002, Capstone Internship, Summer 2024 
PSCI 4933.003, Political Science Internship, Summer 2024 
PSCI 4953.002, Capstone Internship, Spring 2024 
PSCI 3101.001, Latino Politics, Spring 2024 Syllabus
PSCI 4933.002, Political Science Internship, Spring 2024 
PSCI 6900.735, Special Problems, Spring 2024 


          
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    PSCI 4953.002, Capstone Internship, Fall 2023 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 2315.002, Honors US Political Behavior and Policy, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 6175.001, Minority Political Behavior and Representation, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4933.002, Political Science Internship, Fall 2023 
                    

                    PSCI 6900.012, Special Problems, Fall 2023 
                    

                    PSCI 4953.002, Capstone Internship, Summer 10W 2023 
                    

                    PSCI 4933.003, Political Science Internship, Summer 10W 2023 
                    

                    PSCI 4953.002, Capstone Internship, Spring 2023 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 4933.002, Political Science Internship, Spring 2023 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 6900.735, Special Problems, Spring 2023 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.002, Topics in American Government, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 3100.003, Topics in American Government, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 3996.001, Honors College Mentored Research Experience, Fall 2022 
                    

                    PSCI 3104.001, Race and Ethnic Politics, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 3104.201, Race and Ethnic Politics, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 6900.012, Special Problems, Fall 2022 
                    

                    PSCI 3102.001, U.S. Immigration Policy, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4953.002, Capstone Internship, Spring 2022 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 2315.002, Honors US Political Behavior and Policy, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 3101.001, Latino Politics, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4900.701, Special Problems, Spring 2022 
                    

                    PSCI 6900.735, Special Problems, Spring 2022 
                    

                    PSCI 6175.001, Minority Political Behavior and Representation, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4900.001, Special Problems, Summer 5W1 2021 
                    

                    PSCI 6900.725, Special Problems, Summer 5W2 2021 
                    

                    PSCI 3996.004, Honors College Mentored Research Experience, Spring 2021 
                    

                    PSCI 2315.002, Honors US Political Behavior and Policy, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 6930.719, Individual Research, Spring 2021 
                    

                    PSCI 3101.001, Latino Politics, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4900.727, Special Problems, Spring 2021 
                    

                    PSCI 6930.719, Individual Research, Fall 2020 
                    

                    PSCI 3101.001, Latino Politics, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 3101.002, Latino Politics, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 6900.719, Special Problems, Fall 2020 
                    

                    PSCI 6900.739, Special Problems, Fall 2020 
                    

                    PSCI 6930.701, Individual Research, Summer 5W1 2020 
                    

                    PSCI 2315.002, Honors US Political Behavior and Policy, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 3100.005, Topics in American Government, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 6930.719, Individual Research, Fall 2019 
                    

                    PSCI 6175.001, Minority Political Behavior and Representation, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 5900.719, Special Problems, Fall 2019 
                    

                    PSCI 6900.719, Special Problems, Fall 2019 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.004, Topics in American Government, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 2305.008, US Political Behavior and Policy, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 3100.005, Topics in American Government, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 2315.001, Honors US Political Behavior and Policy, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 5175.001, Minority Political Behavior and Representation, Spring 2017  SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 1010.001, Politics and Pop Culture, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4953.001, Capstone Internship, Fall 2016 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.003, Topics in American Government, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4953.001, Capstone Internship, Summer 5W1 2016 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 4953.001, Capstone Internship, Spring 2016 
                    

                    PSCI 1041.001, Honors American Government, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4900.727, Special Problems, Spring 2016 
                    

                    PSCI 4953.001, Capstone Internship, Fall 2015 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.003, Topics in American Government, Fall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PSCI 4953.001, Capstone Internship, Summer 5W1 2015 
                    

                    PSCI 4953.001, Capstone Internship, Spring 2015 
                    

                    PSCI 5050.001, Seminar in American Government and Politics, Spring 2015 
                    

                    PSCI 5050.600, Seminar in American Government and Politics, Spring 2015 
                    

                    PSCI 4900.727, Special Problems, Spring 2015 
                    

                    PSCI 1010.001, Politics and Pop Culture, Fall 2014 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 6930.701, Individual Research, Summer 5W1 2014 
                    

                    PSCI 4953.001, Capstone Internship, Spring 2014 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 4900.727, Special Problems, Spring 2014 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.001, Topics in American Government, Spring 2014 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 3100.003, Topics in American Government, Fall 2013 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 6900.728, Special Problems, Spring 2013 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.004, Topics in American Government, Spring 2013 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 1050.006, American Government: Process and Policies, Fall 2012 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 1050.007, American Government: Process and Policies, Spring 2012 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 3100.003, Topics in American Government, Spring 2012 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 1050.001, American Government: Process and Policies, Fall 2011 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 3100.001, Topics in American Government, Fall 2011 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 1040.008, American Government: Laws and Institutions, Spring 2011 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 5900.727, Special Problems, Spring 2011 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.001, Topics in American Government, Spring 2011 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 1040.005, American Government: Laws and Institutions, Fall 2010 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 3100.001, Topics in American Government, Fall 2010 Syllabus
                    

                    PSCI 6940.720, Practicum, Summer 10W 2010 
                    

                    PSCI 6940.719, Practicum, Spring 2010 
                    

                    PSCI 5050.001, Seminar in American Government and Politics, Spring 2010 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.001, Topics in American Government, Fall 2009 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.003, Topics in American Government, Spring 2009 
                    

                    PSCI 3100.006, Topics in American Government, Fall 2008 

          


          
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  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  

  
  	

	

	  

		

		   
Published Publications



  

  
Published Intellectual Contributions


  
Book
Calfano, B. R., Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Ramusovic, A.  (2021). The American Professor Pundit: Academics in the World of US Political Media. Palgrave. https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030708764
Ebers, V. J. (2020). Human Relations Commissions: Relieving Racial Tensions in the American City, NYC: Columbia University Press.. 320.  New York City: Colombia University Press. https://cup.columbia.edu/book/human-relations-commissions/9780231191012
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2011). Published January 2012 
 Latinos in the New Millennium: An Almanac of Opinion, Behavior, and Policy Preferences. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2010). Latino Lives in America: Making It Home.. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2009). Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity and Religion: Identity Politics in America. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2008). Politicas: Latina Trailblazers in the Texas Political Arena. 
Book Chapter
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Calfano, B. R., Ramusovic, A., Slocum, P. R. (2021). Professor Punditry:  The Performance. The American Professor Pundit:  Academics in the World of US Political Media. 1, 266.  London: Palgrave Macmillan. https://www.palgrave.com/gp
Calfano, B., Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Carey, T. E., Beutel, A.  (2019). “Performance Politics: Negotiating Muslim and American Identities”. Understanding Muslim Political Life in America: (Contested Citizenship in the Twenty-first Century. 28.  Philadelphia PA: Temple University Press. http://tupress.temple.edu/book/20000000009772
Nunez-Janes, M. E., Combes, B. H., Re Cruz, A., Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2018). “La Colectiva:  Peer Mentoring on the Path to Thrival”. Counternarratives from Women of Color Academics: Bravery, Vulnerability, and Resistance..  United Kingdom: Routledge. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Bejarano, C., Shields, T., Maxwell, A.  (2017). Latina Mobilization: A Strategy for Increasing the Political Participation for Latino Families. The Legacy of Second-Wave Feminism in American Politics. Palgrave Macmillan. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2010). "Reexamining the Effect of Electoral Structure on Representation: Latino Education Politics, 1986 and 2001," in David L. Leal and Kenneth J. Meier, The Politics of Hispanic Education Revisited .   </p>. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2008). "Representing Gender and Ethnicity: Strategic Intersectionality.". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2007). "We've come A Long Way but Not Far Enough: The Status of Latinos and Latino Politics Research in Political Science,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1998). "Comparing Public Choice with Private Voucher Programs in San Antonio.". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1996). "The Impact of Thematic Schools of Choice in San Antonio.". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1996). "Unfulfilled Expectations for Political Gains in Texas". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1995). "Private School Choice in San Antonio.". 
Journal Article
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Branton, R. P., Feinberg, A.  (2022). “The Trump Effect: How 2016 Campaign Rallies Explain Spikes in Hate”. PS: Political Science & Politics. https://www.doi.org/10.1017/S1049096521001621
Branton, R. P., Carey, T. E., Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2021). Lethal Engagement: The Relationship of Exposure to Police Violence and External Political Efficacy. Political Behavior. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Branton, R. P. (2021). “Bringing People Together: Improving Intergroup Relations via Group Identity Cues.”  Urban Affairs Review. Published online before print June 9, 2019, doi.org/10.1177/1078087419853390. Urban Affairs Review. 57(1), 104-127. Sage. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Branton, R. P., Calfano, B. R. The Impact of Subjective Social Position on Public Evaluations of Police. Social Science Quarterly. 
Silva, A., Esparza, D., Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Branton, R. P. (2020). Perceived police performance, racial experiences, and trust in local government. Politics, Groups and Identities. 
Esparza, D., Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Branton, R. P., King, K. L., Meernik, J. D. (2020). Violence, Trust and Public Support for the Colombian Peace Agreement. Social Science Quarterly. 101(4), 1236-1254. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2016). Local Control and Realities in the Relationship Between IRBs and Political Science Research. PS: Political Science & Politics. 
Carey, T. E., Matsubayashi, T., Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Paolino, P. O. (2016). ¿Eres Amigo o Enemigo? Contextual Determinants of Latinos’ Perceived Competition with African-Americans. Urban Affairs Review. 52(2), 155-181. 
Branton, R. P., Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Carey, T. E., Matsubayashi, T.  (2015). "Social Protest and Policy Attitudes: The Case of the 2006 Immigration Rallies". American Journal of Political Science. 59(2), 390-402. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Carey, T. E., Branton, R. P. (2014). The Influence of Social Protest on Issue Salience Among Latinos. Political Research Quarterly. 67(3), . 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Carey, T. E., Branton, R. P., Matsubayashi, T.  (2013). The Determinants and Political Consequences of Latinos' Perceived Intra-Group Competition. Politics, Groups and Identities. 1(3), 311-328. 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Bowler, S., Kaufman-Osborn, T.  (2013). How PGI Came to be.... Politics, Groups and Identities. 1(1), . 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2008). "Should They Dance with the One Who Brung 'Em?' Latinos and the 2008 Presidential Election,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2007). "Gender and Ethnicity: Patterns of Representation and Advocacy Among Latina and Latino Legislators". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2006). "Su Casa Es Nuestra Casa: Latino Politics Research and the Development of American Political Science,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2004). "Civic Socialization in Public and Fundamentalist Schools,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2004). "The Politics of Latino Education: the Biases of At-Large Elections". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2001). "Teaching Tolerance in Public and Private Schools,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2000). "Latino Interests in Education, Health and Criminal Justice Policy,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2000). "Special Report: An Update on the Status of Latinos y Latinas: What the Profession Should Be Doing,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1998). "Equity, Diversity and Tolerance in Education,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1998). "Liberal Equity in Education: A Comparison of Choice Options,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1997). "Using Monetary Incentives with Hard-To-Reach Populations in Panel Surveys,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1995). "More on Consequences,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1995). "San Antonio School Choice Project: Overview of Findings for 1992-93.". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1995). "The Consequences of School Choice: Who Leaves and Who Stays in the Inner City,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1994). "Who Chooses and Why: A Look at Five School Choice Plans,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1993). "Fredric Austin Ogg.". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1993). "Pendleton Herring.". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1992). " Latinos and the 1992 Elections in Texas: High Expectations for Political Gains,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1992). "Geriatric Education Centers in the Southwest: A Resource for the Region,". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1987). "Report of the Managing Editor of the American Political Science Review, 1986-87.". 
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (1981). "Legal Services for the Poor: Resources, Problems and Strategies.". 
Newspaper
Branton, R. P., Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2019). “Counties that hosted a 2016 Trump rally saw a 226 percent increase in hate crimes” Washington Post Monkey Cage, March 22, 2019, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/03/22/trumps-rhetoric-does-inspire-more-hate-crimes/. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/03/22/trumps-rhetoric-does-inspire-more-hate-crimes/
Washington Post Article
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (2012). Five Myths About Latino Voters. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-latino-voters/2012/10/05/c61d5bc8-0271-11e2-8102-ebee9c66e190_story.html?utm_term=.cf44ce3dcf15



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research  

 	 
	 	 
  
Grant - Research   
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., Calfano, B., "Human Relations in Cincinnati," Sponsored by Cincinnati United Front, Local, $12000 Funded. (January 2018 – January 2019).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Human Relations in Pittsburgh," Sponsored by City of Pittsburgh, Local, $25000 Funded. (November 2016 – November 2016).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Human Relations in Los Angeles," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $25000 Funded. (July 2015 – July 2015).
Carey, T. E., Branton, R. P., Martinez-Ebers, V. J., "Center for Immigration Studies," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2011 – 2011).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., "Media Coverage of Immigration," Sponsored by Immigation Studies Center, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (July 2011 – July 2011).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J., "Media Coverage of Immigration," Sponsored by Spanish Language Media Center, University of North Texas, $7000 Funded. (December 2010 – December 2010).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey," Sponsored by Rhode Island Foundation, Private, $150000 Funded. (2006 – 2006).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey," Sponsored by Joyce Foundation, Private, $200000 Funded. (2005 – 2005).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey," Sponsored by Texas A&M University, State, $80000 Funded. (2005 – 2005).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey Contextual Database," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $203600 Funded. (2005 – 2005).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey," Sponsored by Carnegie Foundation, Private, $200000 Funded. (2004 – 2004).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey," Sponsored by Ford Foundation, Private, $200000 Funded. (2004 – 2004).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey," Sponsored by Irvine Foundation, Private, $150000 Funded. (2004 – 2004).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey," Sponsored by Russell Sage, Private, $200000 Funded. (2004 – 2004).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Latino National Survey Start-up," Sponsored by Hewlett Foundation, Private, $125000 Funded. (2002 – 2002).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "Modeling Student's Political Tolerance & Democratic Norms," Sponsored by Spencer Foundation, Private, $27600 Funded. (1999 – 1999).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "San Antonio Educational Choice," Sponsored by Walton Foundation, Private, $15000 Funded. (1996 – 1996).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "San Antonio Educational Choice," Sponsored by Spencer Foundation, Private, $11000 Funded. (1994 – 1994).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Principal), "Research Opportunity Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, Private, $3000 Funded. (1992 – 1992).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Other), "San Antonio Educational Choice," Sponsored by Covenant Foundation, Private, $10000 Funded. (1992 – 1992).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Principal), "San Antonio Educational Choice," Sponsored by Ewing Hasell Foundation, Private, $20000 Funded. (1992 – 1992).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Principal), "San Antonio Educational Choice," Sponsored by U.S. Dept. Education, Federal, $88000 Funded. (1992 – 1992).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), "San Antonio Educational Choice," Sponsored by USAA, Federal, $10000 Funded. (1992 – 1992).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Principal), "Junior Faculty Research Grant," Sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas,  Funded. (1991 – 1991).
Grant - Service   
Ragland, C. A. (Supporting), Castro, D. (Principal), Martinez-Ebers, V. (Supporting), "Third International Conference of Research Faculty on the Arts and Cultures," Sponsored by Global Venture Fund, University of North Texas, $4000 Funded. (December 18, 2019 – November 13, 2020).
Martinez-Ebers, V. J. (Co-Principal), Guerrero, M. (Co-Principal), "Looking Back and Moving Forward: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Latino Caucus in Political Science," Sponsored by American Political Science Association, Other, $26500 Funded. (August 29, 2018).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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			This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
				
      
					
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