Amy Below
545 Milton Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
below@usc.edu
Education
PhD Expected May 2008
Politics and International Relations Program
University of Southern California
Dr. Patrick James, advisor
Areas of specialization: environmental politics and policy, foreign policy analysis,
comparative politics
MA
August 2000
Environmental Studies: Law, Policy and Management emphasis
University of Southern California
Dr. Sheldon Kamieniecki, advisor
MA Thesis: “Smart Growth Policies in the United States: What tools are most successful
and under what conditions”
BA
June 1997
Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Relevant Professional Experience
1999-2000, 2003-present
Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California
Environmental Studies: Environment and Society
Geography: Environment and Ethics
Political Science: Law, Politics and Public Policy; Theory and Practice of American Democracy;
Ideology and Political Conflict
International Relations: International Relations Introductory Analysis
August 2004
Other Relevant Experience
2006-2007
Teaching Assistant Mentor
New Teaching Assistant Training
University of Southern California
Teaching Assistant Fellow
Center for Excellence in Teaching
University of Southern California
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2005-2006
Social Chair, Politics and International Relations
Graduate Student Organization
University of Southern California
2005-2006
College Graduate Student Forum
Politics and International Relations Student Representative
University of Southern California
Publications
Kamieniecki, Sheldon and Amy Below. “Equity Issues in Stormwater Policy Implementation:
Disparities in Financial Burdens and Lifestyle Sacrifices.” in Water and Equity: Fair Practice in
Apportioning Water Among Places and Values. Helen Ingram and Richard Perry eds. MIT
Press. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Forthcoming.
Manuscripts Under Review
“U.S. Presidential Decisions on Ozone Depletion and Climate Change: A Foreign Policy
Analysis.”
Papers and Presentations
“U.S. Presidential Decisions on Ozone Depletion and Climate Change: A Foreign Policy
Analysis.” Presented at International Studies Association West Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.
September 29, 2006.
Professional Associations
International Studies Association
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