Joshua Goetz
Biography
My research focuses on intergroup relations, prejudice reduction, discrimination, and political behavior. As a comparativist, I study these topics in multiple contexts, including India, Rwanda, Israel/Palestine, and the United States. My work has been funded by various centers and initiatives throughout UCLA, including the Bedari Kindness Institute, the Initiative to Study Hate, the Luskin Center for History and Policy, and the Nazarian Center for Israel Studies. In addition to my academic scholarship, I have performed short-term research and consulting work for organizations including Evidence in Governance & Politics and the Los Angeles County Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative. My work can be found in media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, and I currently have papers under review at multiple political science journals.
Education
The Ohio State University (BS Chemical Engineering, BS Political Science) – Class of ’22
Research Interests
Comparative Politics, American Politics, Race and Ethnicity Politics, Political Behavior, Intergroup Conflict, Prejudice Reduction and Formation, Discrimination.
Honors & Awards
Graduate Research Mentorship Award, 2025-2026, Graduate Summer Research Mentorship Award 2025, Political Psychology Fellowship 2025, Graduate Summer Research Mentorship Award 2024, Harry C. Sigman Graduate Fellowship 2024, Harry C. Sigman Graduate Fellowship 2023.