Elizabeth C MattoElizabeth C. Matto is an assistant research professor at the Eagleton Institute of Politics and the director of the Institute's Center for Youth Political Participation (CYPP). She earned her doctorate in American politics at George Washington Univerity and, prior to her work at Eagleton, taught a variety of courses at Princeton University, Temple University, and George Washington University. As director of CYPP, Matto leads research as well as educational and public service efforts designed to encourage and support the political learning of high school and college students and civic action among young adults. In 2016, she was the recipient of the Craig L. Brians Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research and Mentorship by the American Political Science Association. Read More Read Less