Meredith-Joy Petersheim
Marist College- Department of Political Science
Fontaine 229
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Mobile Phone: (585) 729-9651
Office Phone: (845) 575-3000 ext. 6193
Email: mjp36@buffalo.edu
Education:
2010
Ph.D. Political Science
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Concentrations: International Relations and Comparative Politics
Dissertation Title: Foreign Direct Investment and Regional Integration in
Emerging Markets
Committee: Harvey Palmer (Chair), Gregg B. Johnson, and Jason Sorens
2005
M.A. Political Science
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Concentrations: International Relations and Comparative Politics
2003
B.A. (Magna cum laude)
SUNY College at Brockport
Dual Major: International Studies and International Business &
Economics
International Education:
2008
Jean Monnet International Summer Seminar
Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata (Italy)
Summer Seminar: “Integrating Europe in a Changing World- Assessing
EU Domestic Integration and the EU Role in the World”
2003
Study Abroad Winter Session Program
Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano (Costa Rica)
Spanish Language and Costa Rican Culture
2001
Study Abroad Summer Session Program
Università di Urbino (Italy)
Italian Language and Culture
Professional Experience:
Fall 2011-Present
Visiting Assistant Professor
Marist College, Department of Political Science
POSC 101 Political Issues and Ideas
POSC 235 Scope and Methods of Political Analysis
POSC 273 International Politics
POSC 372 International Law and Organization
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Fall 2010- Spring 2011
Visiting Assistant Professor
Keuka College, Department of Political Science and History
POL 140 World Politics
POL 440 Global Studies Seminar
GEO 301 Geography
Spring 2009- Present
Adjunct Instructor
Winthrop University, Department of Political Science
PLSC 201 American Government
PLSC 205 International Relations
PLSC 207 Comparative Politics
PLSC 261 Model UN Symposium
PLSC 350 Scope and Methods
PLSC 390 International Organizations
PLSC 502 Academic Research in Political Science
Fall 2007- Fall 2008
Instructor
University at Buffalo, Department of Political Science
PSC 332 International Organizations
PSC 333 International Relations Theory
Research and Teaching Interests:
Comparative Politics:
International Relations:
Comparative Political Economy
Transitions Toward Democracy
Political Institutions
Western European Politics
Post-Communist Europe
Transnational Political Parties
International Political Economy
International and Regional Organizations
International Relations Theory
International Relations and Domestic Politics
Research Methods in Political Science
Publications:
“The European Union and Consolidating Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe.” 2012. The Journal
of European Integration 34(1): 75-91.
“The Importance of the Primary Calendar and Divisiveness on Election Outcomes: Evidence from the
United States House of Representatives” (with Gregg B. Johnson and Jesse T. Wasson). 2010. American
Politics Research 38(5): 931–955.
Manuscripts in Progress:
“Currency and Corruption: The Euro-Zone and Corruption in Europe”
Conference Participation:
Paper Presentations:
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“Currency and Corruption: The Euro-Zone and Corruption in Europe.” To be presented at the annual
meeting the Midwest Political Science Association, 2012. Chicago, IL.
“What Came First the Investment of the Integration? Explaining Asian Regionalism Through Foreign
Direct Investment.” Presented at the annual meeting the Midwest Political Science Association, 2011.
Chicago, IL.
“Foreign Direct Investment and European Integration.” Presented at the annual meeting of the Southern
Political Science Association, 2010. Atlanta, GA.
"Foreign Direct Investment as a Measure of Regional Integration: A Comparative Study of Emerging
Markets in Latin America and Europe.” Presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Political Science
Association, 2009. Chicago, IL.
“The European Union and Consolidating Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe.” Presented at the
annual meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association, 2008. Chicago, IL.
Short Courses:
“The Women's Caucus for Political Science Pre-Conference: Getting the Job, Promotion, Tenure, &
Being Externally Reviewed.” Panelist and Co-Organizer for this short course at the annual meeting of
the American Political Science Association, 2011. Seattle, WA.
Panel Chair:
“Peacemaking and Creating a Culture of Peace in the Middle East.” Peace History Society Conference,
2009. Rock Hill, SC.
Discussant Role:
“International Trade Negotiation and Agreements.” To take place at the annual meeting of the Midwest
Political Science Association, 2012. Chicago, IL.
Academic Awards and Grants:
2010
Prestage-Cook Travel Award- Southern Political Science Association
2009
Graduate Student Association Conference Funding- University at Buffalo, SUNY
2009
2008
Bill Reed Travel Grant- University at Buffalo, SUNY
Scholarship- Jean Monnet International Summer Seminar Rome, Italy
2007
Professional Development Award- University at Buffalo, SUNY
2006-2009
Presidential Fellowship- University at Buffalo, SUNY
2006-2009 and
2003-2005
Assistantship and Full-Tuition Scholarship- University at Buffalo, SUNY
(Department of Political Science)
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2001
State University of New York Scholarship of Academic Achievement- SUNY
College at Brockport
1999-2003
Dean’s List- SUNY College at Brockport
1999-2003
Dean’s Scholarship- SUNY College at Brockport
1999
Outstanding Student Award Department of Political Science and International
Studies - SUNY College at Brockport
Professional Activities and Service:
2010-Present
Secretary, Membership Chair, and Newsletter Editor- The Women’s Caucus for
Political Science
2010
Judge and Hot Topic Speaker- Winthrop University Model UN Conference
XXXI, Rock Hill, South Carolina
2009
Reviewer- Wadsworth/Cengage Learning Publishing, Pearson Longman
Publishing, and Routledge Publishing
2008
Alternate Senator for the Political Science Graduate Student AssociationUniversity at Buffalo, SUNY
2003
Inducted in Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society- SUNY College at
Brockport
2002
Inducted in Alpha Chi National Honor Society- SUNY College at Brockport
Additional Skills:
Statistical Methods:
Statistical Programming:
OLS Regression
MLE Logit, Ordered Logit, Multinomial Logit
Pooled Cross-Sectional Time Series Analysis
Event History Analysis
Stata
SPSS
Excel
Foreign Language:
Intermediate Italian
Very Basic Spanish
Professional Membership:
Women’s Caucus for Political Science (since 2009)
Midwest Political Science Association (since 2007)
American Political Science Association (since 2003)
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References:
Harvey Palmer
hpalmer@buffalo.edu
716-645-8449
Gregg B. Johnson
gregg.johnson@valpo.edu
219-464-5325
Karen Kedrowski
kedrowskik@winthrop.edu
803-323-4662
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