Rebecca E Bromley-Trujillo
Department of Political Science - Center for Sustainability in Education
Associate Professor
Research Director of the Wason Center for Civic Leadership
McMurran Hall 356
(757) 594-9140
rebecca.bromleytrujillo@cnu.edu
Education
- Ph D in Political Science, Michigan State University
- MA in Political Science, Michigan State University
- BA in Political Science, University of Texas, San Antonio
Teaching
American politics, environmental policy, public policy and administration, political behavior, and state politics
Research
American environmental policy, the relationship between public opinion and policy and use of science in the policy process.
Biography
Dr. Bromley-Trujillo received her B.A. in political science from the University of Texas, San Antonio and M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Michigan State University. Her research explores state and local climate change policy efforts, the relationship between public opinion and public policy and how science is used in the policy process. Her work appears in a number of journals including the Review of Policy Research, Climatic Change and the Journal of Public Policy, among others. Prior to her appointment at CNU, Dr. Bromley-Trujillo taught as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky.
Selected Accomplishments
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Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2023). The State of American Federalism 2022-2023: The Escalating Culture Wars in the States. Publius: The Journal of Federalism. Volume, 53. Issue, 3. Pages, 325-348. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2022). Climate Conflict in the U.S. States: A Critical Review and Way Forward. Climatic Change. Volume, 170. Issue, 3. Pages, 1-24. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2020). Climate Change Policymaking in the States: A view at 2020. Publius: Journal of Federalism. Volume, Online First. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2019). Salience, Scientific Uncertainty, and the Agenda-Setting Power of Science. Policy Studies Journal. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2019). Hot Districts, Cool Legislation: Evaluating Agenda Setting in Climate Change Bill Sponsorship in U.S. States. State Politics and Policy Quarterly. Volume, 19. Issue, 3. Pages, 375-395. -
Journal Article, Academic Journal
(2018). The Importance of Salience: Public Opinion and State Policy Action on Climate Change. Journal of Public Policy. Issue, Online first. Pages, 1-25.