Assistant Professor
About
Dr. Roberto Carlos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan. His research lies at the intersection of race, ethnicity, and politics, with a particular focus on Latinx political behavior, immigration, and political socialization.
Professor Carlos’ work examines how Latinx immigrants and their children, who together make up 68 percent of the nation’s 64 million Latinxs, incorporate politically in the United States, and how political institutions and the broader public respond to their efforts. This research program includes a solo-authored book, Information Brokers: Political Socialization in Latino Immigrant Families (University of Chicago Press, forthcoming May 2026). His published work has appeared in the American Political Science Review, Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, Justice System Journal, Political Behavior, Political Research Quarterly, PS: Political Science & Politics, and The Journal of Legislative Studies.
Courses Taught
Latinx Politics
Latinx Politics: Past, Present, and Future in the U.S.
Political Behavior
Introduction to American Politics (Undergraduate Honors)
Introduction to American Politics
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
Affiliation(s)
Center for Political Studies (Faculty Associate), Institute for Social Research
Field(s) of Study
American Politics
Race, Ethnicity & Politics
Political Behavior
