Tali Mendelberg
Professor of Political Science
Princeton University
at time of fellowship
2015 to 2016
Mendelberg will conduct an in-depth analysis of the consequences of affluence on American college campuses, looking at how concentrations of high-income students at universities may reinforce economic inequality. She will explore whether the presence of many affluent students creates social norms on campuses that prioritize the wealthy and marginalize low-income students, thereby leading to lower rates of leadership and future political participation among low-income young adults.