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Stella Rouse

Professor of Government and Politics, University of Maryland-College Park

About Stella

Rouse is the Director of the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement and Associate Director of the University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll. Rouse’s research and teaching interests focus on youth politics, Latino politics, minority politics, state politics, civic engagement, and immigration. A native of Colombia, she is the author of two books: Latinos in the Legislative Process: Interests and Influence, and The Politics of Millennials: Political Beliefs and Policy Preferences of America’s Most Diverse Generation (co-authored with Ashley Ross).

Contributions

In the News

Stella Rouse quoted on immigrant youth enthusiasm for county of origin culture by Rebecca Tan, "These Gen Z Americans Fell in Love with the Sport of Their Immigrant Parents" The Washington Post, November 1, 2019.
Stella Rouse quoted on how technology made Gen Zers more diverse by Rebecca Tan , "These Gen Z Americans Fell in Love with the Sport of Their Immigrant Parents" The Washington Post, November 1, 2019.
"How Hispanics Really Feel about Trump," Stella Rouse, The Conversation, April 16, 2019.
"Republicans’ Hard-Line Stance on Immigration May Alienate Millennials for Years," Stella Rouse, The Washington Post, December 3, 2018.
Stella Rouse's research on Congressional approval discussed by Griffin Connolly, "No One — Not Even Republicans — Likes Congress," Roll Call, October 24, 2018.
Stella Rouse's research on Texas election discussed by Robert Garrett, "Beto O’Rourke, Ted Cruz Struggle to Capture Loyalty of Young Texans," Dallas News, October 6, 2018.
Stella Rouse's research on millennial diversity discussed by Suzanne Gamboa, Sandra Lilley and Sarah Cahlan, " Latinos: Born in the U.S.A., Carving Their Own Identity," NBC News, September 18, 2018.
Stella Rouse quoted by Abby Vesoulis, "These Democratic Candidates Are Trolling Trump in Their TV Ads" Time, June 22, 2018.
Stella Rouse quoted on mobilizing Latino millennials by Carmen Sesin, "Latino Students, Families Mobilize for the 'March for our Lives'" NBC News, March 23, 2018.
Stella Rouse quoted by Suzanne Gamboa, "GOP Attack Ads Linking Gangs, Immigration Rankle Latino Advocates" NBC News, October 27, 2017.
"Latinos Need a Voice, Where Is It?," Stella Rouse, NBC, June 19, 2017.
Stella Rouse quoted on lack of information about down-ballot candidates by Carly Kempler, "For Many Maryland Voters, Candidates for Local Positions are Strangers" The Diamondback, November 3, 2016.
Stella Rouse quoted on moderate Republicans by Dennis Foley , "Md. Gov. Hogan’s Soaring Popularity Not Helping Down-Ballot Republicans" WTOP, October 6, 2016.
Stella Rouse quoted on mobilizing the Latino vote by Alejandra Armstrong, Sami Edge, Emily Mahoney and Courtney Columbus, "Will the Latino 'Sleeping Giant' Wake and Vote This November?" The Tucson Sentinel, August 24, 2016.
Stella Rouse quoted on Latinos on the presidential ticket by Suzanne Gamboa, "Once Potential VPs, Latinos Promote Tim Kaine's Cred in the Community" NBC News, July 27, 2016.
Stella Rouse quoted on Maryland's governor's decision to not attend the GOP convention, and distance himself from Trump by Rebecca Rainey, "Larry Hogan Skipped the Republican Convention in the Most Maryland Way Possible" The Diamondback, July 27, 2016.
"Rubio's Dilemma: No State Wins, No Presidency," Stella Rouse, NBC, February 28, 2016.
"A Sharp Contrast between Experience and Pragmatism versus Passion and Idealism," Stella Rouse, How Did Democratic Candidates Do at Debate? Our Latino Panel Weighs In, NBC News, January 18, 2016.
Stella Rouse quoted on Trump's racism and nativism, "Trump's Immigration Solution: Bring Back Controversial 'Operation Wetback'" KCEN, November 11, 2015.
"Increasingly Important Latino Vote in U.S. Elections," Stella Rouse, Interview with John Milewski, The Wilson Center’s Dialogue Program, November 7, 2012.
"Women, Independents, and Latinos: How Do Romney and Obama Fare with Each?," Stella Rouse, Latino Decisions, May 29, 2012.

Publications

"The Politics of Millennials" (with Ashley D. Ross) (University of Michigan Press, 2018).

Explores the factors that shape the Millennial generation’s unique political identity, how this identity conditions political choices, and how this cohort’s diversity informs political attitudes and beliefs.

"Economic Uncertainty, Job Threat and the Resiliency of the Millennial Generation's Attitudes toward Immigration" (with Ashley Ross). Social Science Quarterly (2015).
Examines if the recent economic recession has influenced the Millennial Generation’s attitudes about immigration, compared to non-Millennials. Suggests that even in the face of poor economic conditions that disproportionately impacted Millennials, this cohort’s attitudes toward immigration are quite resilient.
"Look Who’s Talking (About Immigration)! How Social Networks that Engage in Political Discussions Enhance Latino Political Participation," (with Antonio Rodriguez), Western Political Science Association, March 2013.
Argues that Latino social networks in which immigration is discussed work to underwrite the cost of political activism and create social incentives for political participation.
"Shades of Faith: Religious Foundation of Political Attitudes Among African Americans, Latinos and Whites" (with Brian McKenzie). American Journal of Political Science 57, no. 1 (2013): 218-235.
Shows how religiosity for the three largest ethno-racial groups in the country structures political opinions and political tolerance. Results reveal that often documented less tolerant aspects of conservative Christian beliefs are not as prevalent for African Americans and Latinos.
"Latinos in the Legislative Process: Interests and Influence" (Cambridge University Press, 2013).
Examines how well the growing Latino population translates their increased presence into legislative influence. Looks at the effect of ethnicity in legislative behavior and outcomes and argues that ethnicity plays a variable role in the legislative process, contingent upon a number of factors.
"Divided Loyalties? Understanding Variation in Latinos’ Attitudes Toward Immigration" (with Betina Cutaia Wilkinson and James Garand). Social Science Quarterly 91, no. 3 (2010): 856-882.
Tests a model of competing theoretical explanations of Latinos’ attitudes toward immigration. Results show “within group” differences in immigration attitudes among Latinos and demonstrates that attitudes toward legal and illegal immigration among Latinos are highly interrelated.
"Latino Representation and Education: Pathways to Latino Student Performance" (with Ashley D. Ross and Kathleen A. Bratton). State Politics and Policy Quarterly 10, no. 1 (2010): 69-95.
Disentangles the direct and indirect effects of Latino representation on Latino student achievement. Results reveal that Latino educational attainment is impacted by Latino representation, specifically by the number of Latino administrators and teachers.