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Welcome to The Ramos Research Institute
We are a research institute that focuses on original research, polling, and policy analysis to tackle today's wicked problems, such as education policy, higher education, democracy, and voting behaviors. Our publications aim to provide insights and solutions to these challenges. Feel free to browse through our work and contact us if you have any questions or collaboration opportunities.
Our Internal Publications
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2023 Survey of Changes in Hispanic Political Behaviors
February 20, 2025
The Ramos Research Institute
By: Alejandro J. Ramos
Polling results on Hispanic and Latino affiliation and views are based on the 2023 Survey of Changes in Hispanic Political Behaviors. The survey was conducted among a representative sample of 750 Hispanic adults from December 13, 2022, to April 15, 2023. The overall analysis uses data collected to assess the changes within the Hispanic electorate.
This survey has been used extensively for a current manuscript in progress titled "The Great Realignment."
The Ramos Research Institute
By: Alejandro J. Ramos
Polling results on Hispanic and Latino affiliation and views are based on the 2023 Survey of Changes in Hispanic Political Behaviors. The survey was conducted among a representative sample of 750 Hispanic adults from December 13, 2022, to April 15, 2023. The overall analysis uses data collected to assess the changes within the Hispanic electorate.
This survey has been used extensively for a current manuscript in progress titled "The Great Realignment."
The Viability, Feasibility, and Sustainability of Blue Bonds
October 8, 2024
The Ramos Research Institute
By: Yiming Zhong, RRI Visiting Scholar
Coastal and island nations globally are grappling with the multifaceted challenges brought on by climate change, including rising sea levels, overfishing, water insecurity, wetland degradation, and coastal erosion. Blue bonds, as a financial instrument, offer these nations a strategic financing mechanism to invest in mitigating such environmental impacts. Functioning as debt transactions, blue bonds facilitate the refinancing of national debt, thereby earmarking funds for conservation efforts that enhance ecological and economic resilience. These bonds not only potentially reduce national debt burdens by creating favorable financial terms such as lower interest rates and extended repayment periods, but also support sustainable marine and coastal projects, including the protection of critical habitats like coral reefs and mangroves. However, despite their benefits, blue bonds face challenges in risk management, project scalability, efficiency in approval processes, and the precise measurement of environmental outcomes, which complicates their broader adoption. While nations like Belize, Barbados, and Seychelles have demonstrated the potential of blue bonds, the broader viability and sustainability of these instruments in climate change adaptation and mitigation remain under scrutiny.
The Ramos Research Institute
By: Yiming Zhong, RRI Visiting Scholar
Coastal and island nations globally are grappling with the multifaceted challenges brought on by climate change, including rising sea levels, overfishing, water insecurity, wetland degradation, and coastal erosion. Blue bonds, as a financial instrument, offer these nations a strategic financing mechanism to invest in mitigating such environmental impacts. Functioning as debt transactions, blue bonds facilitate the refinancing of national debt, thereby earmarking funds for conservation efforts that enhance ecological and economic resilience. These bonds not only potentially reduce national debt burdens by creating favorable financial terms such as lower interest rates and extended repayment periods, but also support sustainable marine and coastal projects, including the protection of critical habitats like coral reefs and mangroves. However, despite their benefits, blue bonds face challenges in risk management, project scalability, efficiency in approval processes, and the precise measurement of environmental outcomes, which complicates their broader adoption. While nations like Belize, Barbados, and Seychelles have demonstrated the potential of blue bonds, the broader viability and sustainability of these instruments in climate change adaptation and mitigation remain under scrutiny.
2025 Survey on The Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization
August 31, 2025
The Ramos Research Institute
By: Kelly Conroy
This survey of 60 respondents (ages 18–82) explores how social media shapes political beliefs and polarization in the United States. Findings show widespread reliance on platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok for news, strong skepticism toward online political content, and a consensus that ads are largely negative. Strikingly, 100% of participants agreed that social media contributes to polarization, with many acknowledging its power to shift opinions, influence views of public figures, and amplify election discourse. The results highlight social media’s dual role as a space for civic engagement and a driver of political division.
The Ramos Research Institute
By: Kelly Conroy
This survey of 60 respondents (ages 18–82) explores how social media shapes political beliefs and polarization in the United States. Findings show widespread reliance on platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok for news, strong skepticism toward online political content, and a consensus that ads are largely negative. Strikingly, 100% of participants agreed that social media contributes to polarization, with many acknowledging its power to shift opinions, influence views of public figures, and amplify election discourse. The results highlight social media’s dual role as a space for civic engagement and a driver of political division.
Our External Publications
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Trump Withdraws from the Paris Agreement—Again: Implications for U.S. Global Influence
March 25, 2025
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Josephine M. Hall & Ella E. Sullivan
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Josephine M. Hall & Ella E. Sullivan
Make Democracy Sexy Again? Media Literacy and Civic Education as Tools to Bolster Democracy
March 20, 2025
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J. Ramos, Anya Mateu-Asbury, & Callie Jacobson
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J. Ramos, Anya Mateu-Asbury, & Callie Jacobson
Preparing the Next Generation:
Civic Education and Youth Voter Turnout in the 2024 Election
November 14, 2024
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J. Ramos & Theodora Curtain
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J. Ramos & Theodora Curtain
The Rise and Environmental Fall of the Fast Fashion Industry
October 3, 2024
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Haley Dymek & Noelle Puvak
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Haley Dymek & Noelle Puvak
The Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Central and South America:
Implications for Governance and Democracy
September 5, 2024
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J. Ramos & Jenna Luisa Boccher
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J. Ramos & Jenna Luisa Boccher
Igniting Democracy:
America’s Burning Need for Civic Education
February 29, 2024
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J Ramos
The Cornell Policy Review
By: Alejandro J Ramos
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