Teaching Overview

I teach a variety of courses on international relations, political violence, institutions, and game theory. I also mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academic careers, with a particular focus on supporting members of underrepresented groups. This page links to examples of these efforts.

Courses I have Taught

This page lists the courses I have taught and links to past and current syllabi.

Students I have Mentored

This page features the graduate students on whose advisory committees I have served.

Mentoring programs

This page features some mentoring programs I have been involved with.

I receive a number of requests to write letters of recommendation and serve as a reference for students and colleagues seeking jobs, internships, graduate programs, and study abroad opportunities. To help me keep better track of these requests, I’ve put together a list of steps for students who need my help with this. (h/t Allison Anoll for the suggested process)

Step 1: Ask me! Before putting me down as a reference or signing me up to write a letter, please be sure to send me an email or stop by my office hours and confirm that I feel like I know your skills and strengths well enough to serve as a useful reference for you. In an ideal world, I’d like you to do this at least three weeks before your deadline.

Step 2: Give me the info. Complete an entry using my google form links (below) for EACH opportunity you want me to help with.  So, if you are asking me to write letters for five different internships, you’ll need to complete this form five times OR once for a single letter that can be used for any internship. If I am writing a letter of recommendation for you, please complete this form at least two weeks before your deadline.  If you need me to serve as a reference, please complete this form by the time you submit your application.

Step 3: Remind me. One week before your letter of recommendation is due, please email me and remind me of the upcoming deadline. I am never bothered by extra reminders!