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Courses in comparative politics, political behavior, and data analysis, taught with an emphasis on making empirical methods approachable. Students finish the term able to read, question, and produce evidence about politics.

13 courses taught 2 universities 3 teaching awards
Most recent honor · 2026

Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award

Awarded by the American Political Science Association for excellence and innovation in political science teaching.

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2026
Missouri Excellence in Political Science Teaching Award University of Missouri, 2024
GPC Excellence in Teaching Award University of Missouri, 2024

Mount St. Mary's University

Fall 2024 – Present
  • Senior Seminar PSCI 498
  • A.I., Media, and Politics PSCI 121
  • Political Analysis PSCI 360
  • Everyday Democracy PSCI 122
  • The Rise of Populist Politics PSCI 131
  • Comparative Politics PSCI 206
  • Politics in Asia PSGE 315

University of Missouri

2022 – 2024
  • The Science of Politics POLSC 2500
  • International Relations POLSC 1400
  • Mixed-method Research Grad Workshop
  • Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy POLSC 4680
  • Comparative Political System POLSC 2700
  • Text Analysis in R Grad Workshop

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