Frederick Douglass Fellow
Department of Political Science
Bloomsburg University
215 Bakeless Hall, 216B
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science
· Major Concentrations: American Government, Black Politics
· Minor Concentration: Women’s Studies (Certificate)
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Political Science
Howard University
144 Frederick Douglass Hall
Washington, DC 20059
Aug. 2010 - Present
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL
Master of Applied Social Sciences, Public Administration
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Aug. 2004 - Aug. 2006
Aug. 2000 - May 2004
PUBLICATIONS
Shinault, C. and Seltzer, R. 2016. Crossing the Mason Dixon v. the Rio Grande: Evaluating changing attitudes among African Americans toward immigration policy. National Political Science Review , 18 (Forthcoming).
Shinault, C. 2014. Fractal complexity of ‘The education of black people: Ten critiques, 1906-1960 by W.E.B. Du
Bois.’ Phylon 51(1), 1-19.
Shinault, C. 2012. Fractal complexity in bell hooks’ Talking back: Thinking feminist, thinking black. In Bangura,
A. (Ed.), Fractal complexity in the works of major black thinkers . Cognella Press.
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Shinault, C. When the black bourgeoisie meets the truly disadvantaged: Intra-racial politics of class and residential space in Prince George’s County, MD. Dissertation. (Forthcoming, spring 2016)
Shinault, C. and Seltzer R. Whose Turf, Whose Town? Race, Class, and Attitudes of District of Columbia.
Residents toward Gentrification.
Morris, L. and Shinault C. The last stages of gentrification: The 2014 Washington, DC mayoral election
Shinault, C. The mirror has three faces: Reflections on black feminist scholarship.
PRESENTATIONS
Midwestern Political Science Association March 2015
Chicago, IL
“Gentrification in Washington, DC: The Saliency of Class in Determining Citizen Support” (Joint Paper)
National Conference of Black Political Scientists March 2015
Atlanta, GA
“The Last Stages of Gentrification: The 2014 Washington, DC Mayoral Election” (Joint Paper)
American Political Science Association
Washington, DC
“Intra-racial Politics of Class and Residential Choice in Prince George’s County, MD”
August 2014

National Conference of Black Political Scientists
Wilmington, DE
March 2014
“Brothers Keeper or Only Child? The Ideological Impacts of Challenging Racial Legitimacy”
Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting
New Orleans, LA
January 2014
“Crossing the Mason Dixon v. the Rio Grande: Evaluating Changing Attitudes Among
African Americans Toward Immigration Policy”
Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. Convention
Tallahassee, FL
February 2013
“And the Last Shall be… Last : Evaluating the Disparate Impact of the 1968 Fair Housing Act”
W.E.B. Du Bois and the Wings of Atlanta: A Commemorative Conference
Atlanta, GA
“Fractal Complexity in Selected Works of W.E.B. Du Bois”
February 2013
RESEARCH TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
U.S. Government Accountability Office, Applied Research Methods Workshops July & August 2015
Analyst Participant
· Received intermediate training on research methods, content analysis, and structured interviews
U.S. National Park Service June 2014 – June 2015
CESU Network National Fellow
· Developed and implemented Delphi study of 100 Network executives to enhance program effectiveness
· Developed and populated public online database for Network research and project reports
Multivariate Data Analysis Workshop, NAEP-ETS/Howard University May 2014
Student Participant
· Received intermediate training in factorial and repeated measures ANOVA and multiple regression
· Presented proposed methodological framework for personal research
Qualitative Research Methods Workshop, NAEP-ETS/Howard University
Student Participant
May 2013
· Received intermediate training in qualitative research methods, data analysis and NVIVO
· Presented abstract for personal research project
Inter-University Consortium for Political & Social Research, Ann Arbor, MI
Program Scholar
June 2012 – Aug. 2012
· Received advanced training in quantitative methods and social science research at Univ. of Michigan
· Courses: Statistics & Data Analysis I & II, Regression II, Computing, Methodological Issues in Race &
Ethnicity, Advanced Topics of Social Research
Quantitative Research Methods Workshop, NAEP-ETS/Howard University
Student Participant
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL
June 2012
· Received intermediate training in quantitative statistics, data analysis, and SPSS
· Presented personal research
Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Washington, DC May 2011 – Aug. 2011
Research Intern
∙ Assisted with literature reviews and data collection for research initiatives (Women and Green Jobs,
Status of Women in U.S.)
· Created charts, graphs, and tables to support Institute publications
Aug. 2004 – Aug. 2006

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Educational Leadership
∙ Collected data and relevant literature for faculty & professional staff
∙ Assisted in graduate classes: Reviewed & graded coursework submissions, proctored examinations
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA Aug. 2015 – May 2016
Instructor
∙ Instruct two sections of undergraduate course: “United States Government” (2 sem.)
∙ Participate in departmental functions and committees
∙ Serve as faculty advisor to 8 underrepresented and/or low-income undergraduate students
Howard University, Washington, DC
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug. 2012 – May 2015
· Supported faculty in the facilitation of graduate course: “Faculty Roles & Responsibilities” (2 sem.)
· Supported faculty in the facilitation of undergraduate course: “Introduction to Black Politics” (3 sem.)
STATISTICAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
SPSS
STATA
MatLab
NVivo
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
August 2015 Frederick Douglas Teaching Scholars Fellowship
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
CESU Network National Office Minority Fellowship
U.S. National Park Service
Who’s Who Among American College/University Students
Howard University
Howard University Alumni Federation Endowed Scholarship
Howard University
Jerome M. Clubb Scholarship
Inter-University Consortium for Political & Social Research
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
Howard University
Golden Key International Honour Society
Howard University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
June 2014
October 2013
August 2012
May 2012
March 2012
October 2011
American Political Science Association
National Capital-Area Political Science Association
National Black Graduate Student Association
Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc.
Southern Political Science Association
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Preparing Future Faculty Program, Howard University
Washington, DC
Aug. 2012 – Present

Public Leadership Education Network, Women & Congress Seminar
Washington, DC
National Black Graduate Student Association Annual Conference
Washington, DC
SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
March 19- 23, 2012
November 2011
Graduate Student Council, Secretary
Howard University
Aug. 2014 – May 2015
· Responsible for drafting and reporting all minutes from executive and general body meetings
· Routinely provided announcements and information to student body via email
Graduate Student Council, Fiscal Coordinator
Howard University
· Responsible for management and appropriation of $30k annual budget
· Presented financial reports to executive board and all general body meetings
Graduate Political Science Association, 1 st Vice President
Howard University
Aug. 2013 – May 2014
July 2012 – July 2013
· Assumed roles and responsibilities of Association President in times of absence
· Developed and facilitated three academically-centered student programs and activities
Graduate Political Science Association, Department Watch Committee Chair
Howard University
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Served as liaison between the department and the graduate student body
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Assisted in publication of department newsletter
Women As Change Agents
Howard University
∙ Participate in focus groups/work groups to address women’s issues on campus
∙ Assist in development and facilitation of campus events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aug. 2011 – July 2012
Aug. 2010 - Present
U.S. Government Accountability Office, Washington, DC
Policy Analyst Intern
June 2015 – Aug. 2015
· Assist in conducting Congressional audits under the Homeland Security and Justice Team
· Assess Department of Homeland Security and TSA’s compliance with Transportation Security
Acquisition Reform Act of 2014
2013 Bahia da Salvador, Brazil Summer Exchange Program
Howard University, Assistant Program Coordinator and Student Participant
June 2013 - July 2013
· Developed program materials and organized accommodations for 10-day international travel
· Participated in intensive program in social inequality at the Federal University of Bahia
Howard University Graduate School, Washington, DC Aug. 2012 – June 2014
Assistant Grants Manager
· Assisted with management of $500k NSF Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences grant
· Processed, tracked, and managed student travel documentation to attend academic conferences
Howard University, Washington, D.C. Aug. 2010 – May 2012
Graduate Assistant, Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies
∙ Performed general clerical duties: filing, answering phones, greeting and directing visitors
∙ Assisted with publication and facilitation of Graduate School events and activities
· Assisted with special projects and reports requiring statistical analysis

Legends Academy, Denton, TX
Florida Commission on Human Relations, Tallahassee, FL
Community Assistance Specialist II
∙ Developed educational presentations for discrimination and diversity
∙ Assisted community members/leaders in resolving community conflicts
Jan. 2010 – June 2010
Teacher – Alternative Education Program
∙ Instructed students who had been removed from class due to behavior & performance issues
∙ Served as substitute teacher in classrooms, as needed (7 th – 10 th graders)
∙ Administered Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exams
Sept. 2005 – Sept. 2009
Nov. 2008 – Sept. 2009
Whistleblower Investigator II
∙ Performed similar duties as those of Employment Investigator II
∙ Investigated complaints of FL Statutes 112.3187 – 112.31895 violations
Mar. 2008 – Nov. 2008
Employment Investigator Specialist I & II
∙ Conducted new employee training and orientation
Sept. 2005 – April 2008
∙ Facilitated and moderated weekly unit meetings with investigative staff
∙ Served as investigator on complaints alleging violations of Title VII and the Florida Civil Rights Act
∙ Drafted documents necessary to affect legal closure of resolved cases
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Aug. 2000 – May 2004
Office Assistant, African American Studies & Research Center
∙ Performed general clerical duties: filing, data entry, answered telephone, greeted students
∙ Developed, scheduled and publicized for Center’s programs and activities
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Introduction to Grants & Cooperative Agreements
Management Concepts
September 2014
August 2009 Information Security Awareness
Florida Department of Management Services
Florida Ethics Law
Office of the Florida Legislature
Race, Color & Religious Discrimination
EEOC Training Institute
Understanding Customer Quality Assurance
Florida Department of Management Services
October 2007
October 2007
July 2007
Oct. – Nov. 2006 Defenses & Evidence Analysis
EEOC Training Institute
Cultural Competency
Converge & Associates Counseling
March 2006