Maya Sen, University of Rochester (IMAGE) University of Rochester Caption "Low ratings do keep judges out of the federal courts and over time and on average women and minority judicial nominees get more of these lower ratings," says Maya Sen, assistant professor of political science at the University of Rochester. Credit University of Rochester Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.