Bio
Maricruz is an Assistant Professor in the Global Studies department at Bentley University. Broadly, her work examines political engagement and behavior of marginalized groups, with a focus on the political behavior of women and immigrants. Her book project argues that immigrants participate in politics after a series of risk assessments shaped by gender, and citizenship status. She has published in Aztlan and has contributed to other forms of publicly available scholarship including policy reports, blogs, encyclopedia entries, and public radio.
Professional Links
Professional Memberships
American Political Science Association 2014 - PresentWestern Political Science Association 2013 - PresentPublications
Journal Articles
Osorio, M., DeMora, S., Lindke, C., Merolla, J., Long, S. (2023). The Effect of the Political Environment on Women’s Political Ambition. Political Research Quarterly. 1987-2003.
Book Chapters
Osorio, M. A., Lemi, D., Hayes, S. (2023). Theorizing Kamala Harris In , (Eds.) Distinct Identities: Minority Women in US Politics. Osorio, M., Bauer, K., Brown, C., Sands, M. (2022). Making a Statement: Research, Teaching, and Diversity Statements for the Academic Job Market In , (Eds.) . American Political Science Associatoin Forthcoming.Osorio, M., Cantwell, D., Kirkland, S., Rojas, N., Rubio, R., Shugars, S., Torres, R., Winters, R. (2022). No Rapunzel in This Ivory Tower: Finding Your Collective and Overcoming Academic Isolation In , (Eds.) Strategies for Navigating Graduate School and Beyond. American Political Science Association Forthcoming.Osorio, M. A., Lemi, D., Hayes, S. V. (). Theorizing Kamala Harris In , (Eds.) Distinct Identities II. Forthcoming.
Presentations
Osorio, M. (2023). “Coming Together: Politics of Solidarity, Community, and the Duty to One Another” Presented at the American Political Science Association American Political Science Association Annual Meeting Los Angeles Osorio, M. (2023). “Coming Together: Politics of Solidarity, Community, and the Duty to One Another” Presented at the Western Political Science Association Western Political Science Association Annual Conference San Francisco Osorio, M. (2022). ““Courageous Citizenship: Risk Assessment and Citizenship Status in Immigrants’ Political Participation”” Presented at the Political Science New Directions in Race, Ethnicity, and Migration University of Notre Dame Service
Department Service
Committee Member for Curriculum Committee 2023 - PresentCommittee Member for Anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion committee 2022 - PresentCommittee Member for Anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion committee 2022 - 2023University Service
Committee Member for First-Gen Committee 2023 - PresentCommittee Member for Women's History Month Working Group 2022 - PresentCommittee Member for Women's History Month Working Group 2022 - 2023Mentor (Faculty) for First Falcons Celebration 2022 - 2022Guest Speaker for Leading Women of Tomorrow Club - 2022Guest Speaker for BSLCE - 2022Coordinator for Valente Center - 2022Professional Service
Conference/Workshop Organizer for New Research on Gender in Political Psychology 2023 - PresentChairperson for First-Generation Scholars in the Profession 2022 - PresentReviewer, Journal Article for PS: Political Science & Politics 2022 - PresentReviewer, Journal Article for American Political Science Review - 2022Reviewer, Journal Article for Political Behavior - 2022
