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ENGAGE WITH SPIA HISTORY AND MISSION POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF GLOBAL ISSUES THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SECURITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDY ABROAD STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES FACULTY GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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School of Public and International Affairs The University of Georgia 204 Candler Hall Athens, GA 30602 706/542-4114 (Academic Advisement) 706/542-2059 (Office of the Dean) spia.uga.edu
ENGAGING STUDENTS Guided by an award-winning teaching faculty, SPIA students engage in active learning about politics, public affairs, governance, and international relations. Through classroom simulations, internships, guest speakers, study abroad programs, interactions with alumni, research collaborations, and student organizations, SPIA offers students the kinds of experiential and classroom learning opportunities that position them for careers in both the public and private sectors.
ENGAGING SCHOLARSHIP SPIA’s faculty members are internationally known for innovative and influential scholarship that informs policy makers and citizens about the dynamic world of politics and public affairs. Home to three academic departments, two specialized academic centers, and six academic journals, SPIA produces research and publications across a broad range of fields from nuclear nonproliferation and national security to party polarization in Congress.
ENGAGING THE WORLD SPIA students and faculty engage the world beyond the classroom through an active program of public service and outreach nationally and internationally. In partnership with public service units such as the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, SPIA faculty and students work to enhance the effectiveness of local, national and foreign governments and nonprofit organizations. Through its centers, SPIA works to reduce the threat of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, while its study abroad programs provide students with numerous opportunities to study internationally. SPIA faculty and students have an impact in every corner of the globe.
Photo Credit Dr. Markus Crepaz
ENGAGE WITH SPIA The faculty, students, and alumni of SPIA make a difference by taking steps to improve our social and political institutions through scholarship, participation, entrepreneurship, and engagement. We invite you to support our programs and learn along with us about American and global politics, public administration, policy, and international affairs. Our distinguished faculty, enthusiastic and talented students, dedicated staff, and accomplished alumni appreciate your interest in the School of Public and International Affairs.
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HISTORY AND MISSION Inaugurated in 2001 as the University of Georgia’s fourteenth college, SPIA was formed from the existing Department of Political Science in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The School’s founders believed that creating a separate school to focus on public and international affairs would bring enhanced recognition to the University and create a special institutional home for students interested in careers in public service. Created at the start of the twenty-first century, SPIA was viewed as “a new school for a new millennium,” designed to enhance civic engagement, public leadership, scholarship on political institutions and policy, and effective governance. Emerging at a critical time in US history, SPIA’s existence since 2001 has coincided with public policy challenges and threats to democratic governance. Terrorist attacks, war, biological threats, financial crises, and political gridlock have undermined faith in the political process or reduced citizens’ optimism about the future. These challenges cannot be overcome without effective public servants and an informed electorate; SPIA’s mission is thus critical to the nation’s future. Now, more than ever, the nation and the world require scholars and students to focus their attention on the pressing policy and governance issues of the day.
SPIA DEGREE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs Joint Master of Arts in International Affairs and Political Science Joint Doctor of Philosophy in International Affairs and Political Science Master of International Policy Master of Public Administration Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and Policy
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POLITICAL SCIENCE The Department of Political Science was founded in 1941 as part of UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and transferred to the new School of Public and International Affairs in 2001. As it approaches its 75th anniversary, the department claims an awardwinning faculty and an extensive alumni network throughout Georgia and the nation. The Political Science faculty members are known for their influential research in areas such as political institutions, legislative behavior, political polarization, interest groups, public opinion, campaigns and elections, voting rights, Southern politics, judicial decision-making, state politics, political methodology, and political theory. With offices in Baldwin Hall, the Political Science Department includes 22 faculty members, 650 undergraduate students, and 32 graduate students.
BALDWIN HALL EXPANSION AND RENOVATION Built in 1938, Baldwin Hall has served as a Navy Pre-Flight school during World War II and home to several UGA academic programs. The new Baldwin Hall Annex — to be completed in 2016 — will provide SPIA with Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) classrooms; office space for faculty and graduate teaching assistants; and common areas for faculty, staff, and students. In addition to the new Annex for SPIA, Baldwin Hall will be renovated to provide academic departments with modern instructional facilities, greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and a more efficient mechanical system.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The Department of International Affairs was established in 2001 with the founding of the School of Public and International Affairs. Acknowledging the key importance of an educational program at the international level, SPIA’s founders created a worldclass department offering instructional, research, and public service programs focusing on international relations and comparative politics. Faculty members in the Department of International Affairs have been recognized for their outstanding research, teaching, and mentoring, and have received many awards, such as the International Studies Association’s Distinguished Scholar Award, the UGA Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Mentoring Award, and the UGA Blue Key Service Award. With offices in Candler Hall, the Department of International Affairs includes 16 faculty members, 750 undergraduate students, and 70 graduate students.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY The Department of Public Administration and Policy is a world leader in preparing students for managerial and policy analyst careers in public service and in nonprofit organizations, as well as for careers in academia, while emphasizing the professional values of ethics and accountability. Its faculty includes five current members of the National Academy of Public Administration (a Congressionally-chartered organization), as well as the current President of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the accrediting organization for programs in public administration. Alumni of the department’s degree programs are leaders in public and nonprofit affairs, in universities, and in top research centers both in the US and internationally. The department’s work and activities reach six continents and address issues of governance at every level. With offices in Baldwin Hall, the Department of Public Administration and Policy includes 15 faculty members and over 160 graduate students.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY ACCOLADES BY THE NUMBERS #1 in scholarly impact in Public Administration (2014) #2 in U.S. News and World Report for Public Management (2012) #4 in U.S. News and World Report for Public Affairs Programs (2012) #5 in U.S. News and World Report for Public Budgeting (2012)
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THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF GLOBAL ISSUES The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) fosters educational and research activities focused on international economic, political, and sociocultural change and development. GLOBIS’s mission is to develop theories, policies, research, and ideals to meet the needs of an evolving international community. In addition to hosting diplomatic talks between policymakers from the United States, South Korea, and North Korea, GLOBIS offers study abroad programs in Asia, Italy, and South Africa, providing students with diverse academic, cultural and service-learning opportunities to learn, experience, and work as part of the global community.
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CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SECURITY The Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) promotes international peace and prosperity through programs to protect citizens from the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological materials that make up the components of weapons of mass destruction. CITS pursues its mission by engaging and informing policymakers, industry representatives, educators, students, and the general public, both in the United States and abroad, about the dangers of trade in, and theft of, weapons and weapons’ components. The Center also engages in international colloquia and unofficial negotiations with a variety of nations, and trains government officials and business leaders in nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological security issues.
SPIA TEACHING AWARDS BY THE NUMBERS 1 U.S. Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation and the Council for the Advancement and Support for Education 3 Honoratus Medals for Outstanding Teaching 5 J. Hatten Howard III Awards 5 Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professors 6 Richard B. Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 8 Lilly Teaching Fellowships
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is administered jointly by SPIA and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The degree is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that provides students with specialized training in the area of criminal justice. In honor of Susette Talarico, the longest serving Director of the Criminal Justice Studies Program, the program has hosted an annual lecture series that brings practitioners and scholars to campus to speak on a wide variety of current issues in criminal justice.
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STUDY ABROAD The School of Public and International Affairs offers a wide variety of undergraduate study abroad opportunities. International education is vital to the mission of SPIA and encourages students to pursue foreign study.
SPIA PROGRAMS • SPIA at Oxford Program (January to March) • Maymester in China • Summer Study Abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa • Summer Study Abroad in Asia (Korea, China, and Japan) • Spring and Summer Study Abroad in Verona, Italy
Photo Credit Dr. Markus Crepaz
STUDY ABROAD SNAPSHOTS • Teach children in townships of South Africa • Learn from the Oxford Dons • Stand on the Great Wall of China • Visit the DMZ in Korea • Live in the enchanted hills of Verona, Italy
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SPIA students are among the most engaged and entrepreneurial students on UGA’s campus. Most of the student organizations described below were initiated, organized, and are independently led by SPIA undergraduate and graduate students. These organizations offer outstanding opportunities for SPIA students to engage in extracurricular activities that hone their analytical, organizational, writing, and speaking skills. GEORGIA POLITICAL REVIEW
Student-managed and edited, the Georgia Political Review publishes high quality articles written by students in the fields of political science, international affairs, history, and economics. This forum engages Georgia students in discussion and debate of contemporary affairs. PI SIGMA ALPHA
Pi Sigma Alpha is a national honor society recognizing undergraduate academic achievement in political science. In keeping with its mission to promote educational excellence in political science, Pi Sigma Alpha hosts social, academic, and career events for faculty and undergraduate students in the field. Students may become members after taking nine hours or more in major courses above the 1101 level. In addition, students must have achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.4 major GPA.
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SIGMA IOTA RHO
UGA MODEL UN
Sigma Iota Rho is a national honor society recognizing academic achievement in international affairs. Actively engaged in promoting the interests of undergraduate education in international affairs, Sigma Iota Rho hosts social, academic, and career events for faculty and undergraduate students in the field. Students may become members at UGA once they have completed 12 hours in major courses. In addition, students must have achieved a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a 3.4 major GPA.
Model UN is an interactive simulation of the United Nations in which students act as delegates from various countries and debate topics ranging from economics to global terrorism to human trafficking. These simulations are conducted through participation in the intercollegiate National Model United Nations. Each year, the team also hosts a model UN for hundreds of high school students from around the country. UGA MOOT COURT
SPIA STUDENT UNION
Formed in 2014, the SPIA Student Union works to promote a sense of community for SPIA students and faculty by organizing social events, lectures, community service opportunities, and career development programs. The Student Union also serves in an advisory capacity to the Dean and faculty on ways to improve SPIA’s programming and curricula.
The Moot Court Team prepares and presents appellate court oral arguments and competes in intercollegiate tournaments hosted by the American Collegiate Moot Court Association. The organization’s mission is to cultivate students’ interest and knowledge in appellate procedure and constitutional law, while sharpening students’ critical thinking and oral presentation skills.
UGA MOCK TRIAL
SPIA is home to the UGA Mock Trial Team. Team members prepare for intercollegiate trial competitions hosted by the American Mock Trial Association. Mock trial is a high-energy, fast-paced blend of theatre, debate, and trial practice, offering unique leadership and coaching opportunities for undergraduate students interested in law and legal practice.
JOURNALS EDITED BY SPIA FACULTY AND STUDENTS The Journal of Intelligence and National Security (Loch Johnson, editor) The Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory (Bradley E. Wright, editor) The Journal of Public Policy (Andrew Whitford, editor) 1540 Compass (Igor Kripunov, editor) The European Journal of Political Research (Cas Mudde, editor) The Georgia Political Review (student-edited journal)
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES In addition to many outstanding organizations, SPIA offers or supports student opportunities outside of the classroom. Those listed below allow students the chance to engage and learn from local, national, and international leaders, as well as to act as representatives of the School on and off campus.
ISAKSON PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP
In collaboration with the Congressional Office of Senator Johnny Isakson, SPIA offers a semester-long fellowship program for SPIA undergraduate and graduate students. Fellows are offered a stipend and earn academic credit under the supervision of a SPIA faculty member. NORINCO STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Georgia Legislative Internship Program provides juniors and seniors the opportunity to develop first-hand knowledge of the legislative process of Georgia, while working one-on-one with members of the General Assembly. This is a paid, full-time program, open to all majors.
The Norinco Student Ambassador program enables two undergraduate students from the Russell Security Leadership Program to intern for five weeks with CITS’s Chinese partners. Interns meet and network with international businesspeople and officials involved in security policy. RUSSELL SECURITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
GOVERNOR’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Governor’s Internship Program provides students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a state agency or within the Governor’s Office. All eligible college juniors, seniors, graduate students, and law students are encouraged to apply. Interns are offered a stipend.
Students selected to participate in the Russell Security Leadership Program at the Center for International Trade and Security enjoy a year-long fellowship focused on nonproliferation and national security. In the first semester, students enroll in an intensive researchoriented course, and in the second semester, students work on projects ranging from assessments of national or regional policies to international workshops on nuclear weapons nonproliferation.
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SPIA AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The SPIA Ambassador Program selects junior or senior undergraduates to be representatives for the Dean and the external affairs office. Over the school year, the SPIA Ambassadors have many opportunities to learn from other students, faculty, and administrators, as well as to meet Board members, alumni, and friends of the School. UGA WASHINGTON SEMESTER
The University of Georgia’s Washington Semester program provides the opportunity to live, work, and study in the epicenter of American politics. In Washington DC, students earn credit for their internship hours and take courses offered by UGA professors on site. While the DC semester is open to students of all majors, SPIA students comprise a majority of participants. Housed in Delta Hall, the newly renovated UGA residence facility on Capitol Hill, the Washington Semester program offers SPIA students a unique experience of hands-on learning in policy and politics in the nation’s capital.
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FACULTY BY DEPARTMENT
Alexander H. Kaufman (Associate Professor), PhD The University of Chicago, JD Columbia University. Distributive Justice, Theories of Equality, Legal Theory.
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE FACULTY
Ines Levin (Assistant Professor), PhD California Institute of Technology. Elections, Public Opinion, Civic Engagement.
Scott H. Ainsworth (Professor), PhD Washington University in St. Louis. Interest Groups and Lobbying, Congressional-Executive Relations, U.S. Congress.
Stefanie A. Lindquist (Dean, Arch Professor of Public and International Affairs and Richard B. Russell award recipient), PhD University of South Carolina, JD Temple University. Judicial Behavior, Federal and State Courts, Administrative Law.
Ryan Bakker (Associate Professor), PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bayesian Statistics, Parties and Elections. Christina L. Boyd (Assistant Professor), PhD Washington University in St. Louis, JD Wake Forest University. Judicial Politics, Empirical Legal Studies, Gender and Judging. Charles S. Bullock III (University Professor, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor and Richard B. Russell award recipient), PhD Washington University in St. Louis. Southern Politics, Legislative Politics, Elections and Redistricting. Jamie L. Carson (Professor), PhD Michigan State University. Congressional Politics and Elections, U.S. Presidency, American Political Development.
Michael S. Lynch (Assistant Professor), PhD Washington University in St. Louis. Legislative Politics, U.S. Presidency, Separation of Powers. Anthony Madonna (Associate Professor and Richard B. Russell award recipient), PhD Washington University in St. Louis. Congressional Procedure, American Political History, American Political Institutions. John Anthony Maltese (Department Head, Albert Berry Saye Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor), PhD Johns Hopkins University. U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Presidency, Constitutional Law.
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Jamie Monogan (Assistant Professor), PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Political Methodology, State Politics and Policy, American Political Behavior.
Robert Grafstein (Associate Dean and Georgia Athletic Association Professor), PhD University of Chicago. Political Economy, Formal Theory.
Keith Poole (Professor and Philip H. Alston, Jr. Distinguished Chair), PhD University of Rochester. Congressional Behavior, Political Polarization, PoliticalEconomic History of American Institutions.
Keith Dougherty (Professor), PhD University of Maryland. Founding, Constitutional Design, Social Choice.
Paul-Henri Gurian (Associate Professor), PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Presidential Nominations, Campaign Politics, Korean Campaigns. Susan B. Haire (Associate Professor), PhD University of South Carolina. Judicial Behavior, Lower Federal Courts. Audrey A. Haynes (Associate Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor), PhD The Ohio State University. Presidential Nominations and Elections, Media, Political Propaganda. M.V. Hood III (Professor), PhD Texas Tech University. Election Administration and Redistricting, Racial Politics.
Southern Politics,
Sean Ingham (Assistant Professor), PhD Harvard University. Modern Political Thought, Democratic Theory.
Richard Vining (Associate Professor), PhD Emory University. Judicial Selection and Retirements, Courts and Public Opinion, Judicial Behavior. Teena Wilhelm (Associate Professor), PhD University of Arizona. Judicial Politics, State Political Institutions, Judicial Elections.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FACULTY Lihi Ben Shitrit (Assistant Professor), PhD Yale University. Middle East Politics, Religion and Politics, Women, Gender and Politics. Jeffrey D. Berejikian (Associate Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor), PhD University of Oregon. Foreign Policy, International Relations Theory.
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Gary K. Bertsch (University Professor Emeritus), PhD University of Oregon. International Trade and Security.
Laura Zimmerman (Assistant Professor), PhD University of Michigan. Economic Development, Political Economy, South Asia.
William Chittick (Associate Professor Emeritus), PhD Johns Hopkins University. American Foreign Policy.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY FACULTY
K. Chad Clay (Assistant Professor), PhD Binghamton University. Human Rights, Economic Development. Markus M. L. Crepaz (Department Head and Professor), PhD University of California. Comparative Political Institutions, Immigration, The Welfare State. Andrea L. Everett (Assistant Professor), PhD Princeton University. Peacekeeping, Human Security, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy. Rongbin Han (Assistant Professor), PhD University of California at Berkeley. East Asian and Chinese Politics, Comparative Democratization. Daniel W. Hill, Jr. (Assistant Professor), PhD Florida State University. International Human Rights. Loch K. Johnson (Regents Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor), PhD University of California, Riverside. American Foreign Policy, National Security, Strategic Intelligence. William W. Keller (Professor), PhD Cornell University. Weapons Nonproliferation, Strategic Trade. Cas Mudde (Associate Professor), PhD University of Leiden. European Politics, Political Protest. Andrew P. Owsiak (Assistant Professor and Richard B. Russell award recipient), PhD University of Illinois. International Conflict, Democratization, Peacekeeping. Han S. Park (Professor), PhD University of Minnesota. Human Rights, East Asian Politics. Shane P. Singh (Assistant Professor), PhD Michigan State University. Electoral Systems, Voting Behavior. Brock F. Tessman (Associate Professor and Richard B. Russell award recipient), PhD University of Colorado. International Security, International Conflict, American Foreign Policy. Howard J. Wiarda (Dean Rusk Professor of International Relations), PhD University of Florida. Latin American Politics, Foreign Policy.
W. David Bradford (Busbee Chair in Public Policy), PhD Louisiana State University. Health Economics and Policy, Econometrics, Behavioral Economics. Gene A. Brewer (Associate Professor), PhD The University of Georgia. Public Administration, Management, Policy Process. Deborah A. Carroll (Associate Professor), PhD University of WisconsinMilwaukee. Government and Nonprofit Financial Management, Economic Development. Robert K. Christensen (Associate Professor), PhD Indiana University, JD Brigham Young University. Local Government, Public Law. Robert Greer (Assistant Professor), PhD University of Kentucky. Public Budgeting and Finance. J. Edward Kellough (Professor), PhD Miami University. Human Resources, Employment. Thomas P. Lauth (Dean and Professor Emeritus of the School of Public and International Affairs), PhD Syracuse University. Public Budgeting and Finance. Jerome S. Legge (Professor), PhD Emory University. Policy Evaluation, Holocaust Studies. Tima T. Moldogaziev (Assistant Professor), PhD Indiana University. Public Finance and Management. Rebecca Nesbit (Assistant Professor), PhD Indiana University, Bloomington. Nonprofit Management. Laurence J. O’Toole (Margaret Hughes and Robert T. Golembiewski Professor of Public Administration and Distinguished Research Professor), PhD Syracuse University. Public Management, Public Program Performance. Hal G. Rainey (Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor), PhD The Ohio State University. Organizational Change, Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations.
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Jeffrey B. Wenger (Associate Professor), PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Public Policy Analysis, Labor Force Policy. Andrew B. Whitford (Alexander M. Crenshaw Professor of Public Policy), PhD Washington University in St. Louis. Public Management, Organizational Studies, Business and Government. Brian N. Williams (Associate Professor), PhD The University of Georgia. Local Law Enforcement, Public Governance, Police-Community Relations. Bradley E. Wright (Department Head and Professor), PhD University at Albany (SUNY). Employee Motivation, Leadership, Human Resource Management.
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SECURITY FACULTY Michael D. Beck (Senior Research Associate), PhD The University of Georgia. Nonproliferation and Strategic Trade Controls. Jeffrey D. Berejikian (Senior Fellow), PhD University of Oregon. Foreign Policy, International Relations Theory. Gary K. Bertsch (Founding Director and University Professor Emeritus), PhD University of Oregon. International Trade and Security. Seema Gahlaut (Assistant Director), PhD University of Georgia. Strategic Trade Controls and CBRN Security. Loch K. Johnson (Regents Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor), PhD University of California, Riverside. American Foreign Policy, National Security, Strategic Intelligence. Scott Jones (Executive Director), PhD University of Georgia. Security and Defense Policy, Strategic Trade and Security. William W. Keller (Gary K. Bertsch Director), PhD Cornell University. Weapons Nonproliferation, Strategic Trade. Igor Khripunov (Adjunct Professor and Distinguished Fellow), PhD Moscow Diplomatic University. CBRN Security Culture and CBRN Nonproliferation. Sara Z. Kutchesfahani (Senior Research Associate), PhD University College London. CBRN Nonproliferation History and Policy, Brazil and Argentina’s Nuclear Policy.
Rongrong Liu (Research Associate), PhD Candidate The University of Georgia. Industry Compliance with Strategic Trade Controls, U.S.-China Trade Cooperation. Anne-Charlotte Merrell Wetterwik (Senior Research Associate), AB Uppsala University. UN International Arms Trade Treaty, Multilateral Export Control Regimes. Anupam Srivastava (Senior Fellow and Adjunct Assistant Professor), PhD The University of Georgia. Strategic Trade Controls, CBRN Security. Julia Thompson (Senior Research Associate), PhD Northwestern University. CBRN Nonproliferation, Chemical Security. Christopher Tucker (Research Associate), MA The University of Georgia. Strategic Trade Controls, The Human Dimension of Nonproliferation.
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF GLOBAL ISSUES FACULTY Markus M. L. Crepaz (Co-Director, South Africa Program), PhD University of California. Comparative Political Institutions, Immigration, and the Welfare State. William Finlay (Co-Director, South Africa Program), PhD Northwestern University. Workplace, Organizations, Economic Sociology. Han S. Park (Director), PhD University of Minnesota. Human Rights, East Asian Politics. Carlo A. Pelanda (Associate Director, Europe Program), PhD University of Trieste. Global Scenarios, Economic Policy, Strategic Studies, System Theory. Brock F. Tessman (Associate Director and Co-Director, Asia Program), PhD University of Colorado. International Security, International Conflict, American Foreign Policy. Hyangsoon Yi (Co-Director, Asia Program), PhD Pennsylvania State University. Irish and Scottish Travelers, Nomadism, Asian Literature and Cinema.
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WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT SPIA Impact a student by donating to a study abroad scholarship, thus enabling a student to experience another culture and learning environment. Sponsor or contribute to a scholarship that provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students who might not otherwise be able to pursue their degrees.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in our departments to ensure that SPIA can provide the most intellectually engaging environment for its students through guest speakers and lecturers, conferences, and research programs.
SUPPORT EXCELLENCE AT SPIA
SPIA appreciates the support of private donors whose gifts provide the best educational and experiential learning opportunities for current and future generations of UGA students. Your private support is essential to enable students to participate in our outstanding educational programs. Your financial contributions, of any size, are an important investment in educational excellence. Join with SPIA to impact our future world through support for engaged students and accomplished faculty.
Build the Dean’s Fund to ensure that the Dean is able to recruit and retain the most accomplished faculty to SPIA and to UGA. Define your legacy by naming a classroom or other architectural space in Baldwin or Candler Hall. Go online to www.spia.uga.edu/giving-opportunities or contact Donna Brazzell, SPIA Director of Development, at dbrazzel@uga.edu or 706-542-9661 for more information on memorial or tribute gifts, endowed scholarships, or professorships and naming opportunities.
Thank you for your contribution to make a better world through giving to SPIA and UGA.