About
Francy D. Luna Diaz, ABD in Political Science at the University of Michigan.
My research focuses on public opinion and behavior, political psychology, political communication, transnationalism, social media, misinformation, and Latine politics. In my book-style dissertation, I propose a novel theory to explain Latino political behavior by examining the influence of transnationalism on political attitudes and exposure to social media misinformation. I employ mixed methods, drawing from quantitative survey data and qualitative in-depth interviews.
I earned an A.A. at Pima Community College, where I graduated valedictorian, and a B.A. in Political Science and Law from the University of Arizona in 2019, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the Robie Gold Medal Award.
I have received several prestigious fellowships, including the National Science Foundation GRFP, the Hanes Walton Jr. Fellowship for Graduate Study in Racial and Ethnic Politics, the Philip Converse and Warren Miller Fellowship in American Political Behavior, the American Political Science Association Diversity Fellowship, and the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School Merit Fellowship.
Works in Progress and Under Review
Rumors Across Borders
In my solo work, I explore the consequences of transnationalism on the political behavior of Latines in the U.S.
Angry White Parents
My co-authored work with Professor Hilary Izatt and Zoe C. Walker explores the effect of rhetoric about discrimination and privilege on the political mobilization of white people in the U.S.
Language and Misinformation
My co-authored work with Franshelly Martinez-Ortiz explores whether bilingual Latinos perceive messaging reliability differently based on the language of the message.
Democratic Threat, Mobilization
My co-authroed work with Professor Nicholas Valentino explores whether perceptions of threats against democracy in the U.S. mobilize Democrats and Republicans at similar levels.
Let's Connect!
Contact Details
505 S State St, Haven Hall 5700
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
Email me at LunaDiaz@umich.edu