Douglas R. Hess
Assistant Professor of Political Science at Grinnell College 
Curriculum Vitae

Research & Teaching Interests

• American Politics
• Policy Studies & Policy Analysis
• Political Participation
• Welfare Policy & Program Evaluation
• Voting Rights & Election Policy
• Urban Politics & Policy
• Community Organizing  

Current Research Projects

• State and local government compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
• Research on well-being and access to food and nutrition resources for vulnerable populations.