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Kristen M. Flanagan

Department of Political Science

University of Pittsburgh

4600 WWPH

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Education

Pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science

Areas of Interest: International Relations and Comparative Politics (Europe)

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

August 2002 – Present

            Dissertation: The Supply and Demand of Mediation

Master of Arts in Political Science, with a focus on International Relations

Ohio University, College of Arts and Sciences, Athens, Ohio

June 2003

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Ohio University, Honors Tutorial College, Athens, Ohio

August 2002

Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Related Educational Experiences

Summer Workshop on the Analysis of Military Strategy and Operation (SWAMOS)

Salzman Institute of War and Peace Studies – Columbia University

July 2007

Exchange Student

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

October 2000-June 2001

Transatlantic Summer Academy

University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany

June-July 2000

Publications

Bearce, David H., Kristen M. Flanagan, and Katharine M. Floros.  “Alliances, Internal Information, and Military Conflict Among Member-States.”  International Organization vol 60, no. 3 (Summer 2006).

Conference Participation

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “The Supply and Demand of International Mediation.”  Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Boston, MA.   August 28-31, 2008.

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “Third Party Intervention in Conflicts.”  Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Chicago, IL.   August 30-September 2, 2007.

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “When Do Third Parties Mediate?”  Paper presented at the Journeys in World Politics Conference, Iowa City, IA.  April 26-29, 2007.

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “Are All Measures Created Equal?  Comparing Measures of Gender Equality.”  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association, Chicago, IL.  February 28-March 3, 2007.

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “Marxism and Legos: Teaching North-South Economic Relations.”  Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association, Chicago, IL.  February 28-March 3, 2007.

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “Re-examining the Feminist Peace.”  Paper presented as the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political science Association, Chicago, IL.  April 20-23,2006. 

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “The Myth of the Feminist Peace: The Effects of Domestic Gender Egalitarian Values.”  Paper presented as the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association, South Region, Miami, FL.  November 3-5, 2005.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association, San Diego, CA.  March 22-25, 2006.

Flanagan, Kristen M.  “Making a Credible Commitment: Third Party Intervention in Inter-state Conflict.”  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association-South Region, Columbia, SC.  October 22-23, 2004.

Bearce, David H., Kristen M. Flanagan, and Katharine M. Floros.  “Do – And How Do – Alliances Reduce Military Conflict Among Member States?  A Theory of Internal Information.”  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association-South Region, Columbia, SC.  October 22-23, 2004.

Teaching Interests

International Relations, Conflict and War, International Organizations, the European Union, EU Foreign Policy, Comparative Politics

Professional Experience

Teaching Fellow

September 2003 – Present, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

·         Independently taught the following courses:

·         Introduction to World Politics, Conflict and War Theory, Politics through Film, Transatlantic Security, Europe and the World

·         Organized University of Pittsburgh Model NATO Conference 2007, 2008

Graduate Assistant

September 2001 – June 2002, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

·         Assessed student work

·         Assisted professor with classroom activities

Professional Development

Completed Faculty Development Course

• Focused on pedagogical methods

• Presented at University of Pittsburgh New Teaching Assistant Orientation, January 2005

Attended “Running Effective Classroom Discussions” Seminar, March 2007

Selected Academic Honors and Awards

Journeys in World Politics, funded conference, April 2007

European Union Center Summer Fellowship, Summer 2005

Umberger Graduate Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Department of Political

Science, September 2003-August 2003

Outstanding Master of Arts Scholar, Ohio University Department of Political Science,

May 2002

Karen Jenkins King Memorial International Affairs Essay Contest Winner, May 2002

Truman Scholarship Finalist, March 2001

Karen Jenkins King Memorial International Affairs Essay Contest Winner, May 2000

Ohio University Dean’s List, all quarters

Teaching Award

Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Pittsburgh, 2008

University Service

University of Pittsburgh Arts and Sciences Grad Council

September 2007 – Present

• Evaluated Teaching Assistant training in one graduate program, Spring 2008

University of Pittsburgh Arts and Sciences Planning and Budget Committee

September 2004 – April 2007

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Organization

September 2003 – April 2007

• Vice President, April 2006-April 2007

• Created and chaired Teaching Award Committee, 2004-2006

• Representative, Political Science Department, September 2003-April 2006

• Served on Grad Guide Committee

Second Annual Graduate Student Conference on the European Union

September – October 2006

• Served on organizing committee

Student Representative, Honors Tutorial College Dean Search Committee

January 2002 – June 2002, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

·         Represented student interests and concerns to committee

·         Organized student meetings with candidates

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Political Science Association, 2002 – present

Member, International Studies Association, 2004 – present

Member, Midwest Political Science Association, 2004 – present