Jessica Neafie - University of Oregon



Jessica E. NeafieDepartment of Political Science1284 University of OregonEugene, OR 97403-1284jneafie@uoregon.edu850.628.9588Research Interests:International Relations, Foreign Direct Investment, China, Environmental Policy, Water Policy and Management, Environment and Globalization, Economics and Security, Environment and Security, Globalization and DevelopmentEducationPh.D., Political Science, University of OregonExpected 2018Dissertation Advisors: Ronald Mitchell, Craig Kauffman, Anca CristeaDissertation Title: “Investigating the Effects of the Global Economy on Environmental Policy and Practice in Developing Countries”EITM (empirical implications of theoretical models) Certification: Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Advanced Regression MethodsM.S., Political Science, University of Oregon2015Thesis: “The effects of economic integration on resource management: does foreign direct investment hinder access to potable water?” Readers: Ronald Mitchell, David SteinbergM.A., Climate Science and Environmental Policy, Columbia University2012M.A., Diplomatic Studies, University of Westminster2009Awarded Distinction on Dissertation??Thesis: “ HYPERLINK "(freeText0)=Neafie%2C+J&vid=WST_VU1" \t "_blank" United States-North Korean nuclear diplomacy: the failure of diplomacy to achieve the goals of the US, and what this means to the diplomatic relationship between these two nations.”Advisor: Riad NourallahB.A., Asian Studies; B.A., Political Science, University of Florida2007Minor in Business AdministrationConferences“The China Effect: The role that Chinese economic globalization has on environmental practice and policy in developing countries”“30 years after Perestroika: Comparing the social foundations of decision making in the critical economic transitions in the Russian Federation and China”International Studies Association (ISA) 2016March 15-18 2016“How geospatial intelligence provides an integrative solution for Whole of Government challenges: Focus on the Environment and Security”9th Annual Strategic Multi-layer Assessment ConferenceOctober 28-29, 2015“The effects of globalization on resource management: does foreign direct investment hinder access to potable water?”2015 Duck Family Graduate WorkshopMarch 6-7, 2015 “The Politics of Potable Water Access: Is foreign direct investment a help or a hindrance to countries trying to provide water to their populations?”ISA, New OrleansFebruary 19, 2015Environmental Studies Section Graduate Paper Award Winner“Fragmentation within the G-77 and the Future of Climate Change Governance”3rd Annual UO Climate Change Research Symposium? April 16, 2014University of Oregon, Eugene, OregonAwards, Honors, Fellowships: 2016 ICPSR Fellowship Recipient, University of Oregon2016 Environmental Studies Section Graduate Paper Award Winner, ISAForeign Language and Areas Studies Award (FLAS), Chinese, Year 2014-2015Foreign Language Areas Studies Award (FLAS), Chinese, Summer 2014Graduate Teaching Fellowship, University of Oregon, 2013-ongoingColumbia Department of Earth and Environmental Science PRWO Award, Vietnam, 2011-2012Dissertation with Distinction, University of Westminster, 2009Diplomatic Academy Summer Exchange Scholar, Russia, 2009Critical Language Scholar, Arabic Language, Morocco, 2008Benjamin A. ?Gilman International Scholar, China, 2007Freeman Award for Study in Asia, China, 2007UF Arabic Department Scholar, Morocco, 2006Teaching ExperienceTeaching Assistant University of Oregon2013- 2016Intro to International Relations (Fall 2014)Led two weekly discussions of about 30 studentsGraded exams and essaysIntro to Political Science (Fall 2015)Led two weekly discussions of about 30 studentsGraded exams, and weekly journal articlesGods and Governments (Spring 2014)Wrote exam and quiz questionsGraded essays and examsPolitical Ideologies (Winter 2014)Led discussion once a week of about 30 studentsGraded examsColumbia University: 2012Weapons of Mass Destruction (Spring 2012)Wrote exam questionsLed study sessionsGraded examsResearch ExperienceResearch Assistant, Fire Suppression Policy and Business Contracting University of Oregon, Dr. Cassandra Moseley January 2016-June 2016Interviewed over 100 Forest Service Contractors by telephoneCoded interviews, analyzed data Wrote an article for a peer reviewed journalPerformed qualitative and quantitative analysis of interviews and fire contractsResearch Assistant, International Relations, Water, Foreign Policy Results International, Dr. Phoenix Mourning-Star January 2015-June 2015Led a research groupAnalyzed the Whole of Government Approach to Security IssuesPresented at conferences on new approaches to Whole of GovernmentCreated a poster presentation for the 9th Annual Strategic Multi-layer Assessment ConferenceOrganized a funding campaign for organization research fundingWrote grant applicationsResearch Assistant, Microfinance in developing countriesUniversity of Oregon, Professor Erin BeckSpring 2015Researched microfinance organizations through websites.Traced funding sourcesResearch Assistant, Religion and Government in China and Russia, University of Oregon, Professor Karrie KoeselWinter 2015Examined Russian news sources for religious persecutionResearch Assistant, Deforestation and Environmental Policy, University of Oregon, Professor Craig KauffmanFall 2014Performed data analysis and cleaningResearch Assistant, Data Management and International Environmental Agreements, University of Oregon, Professor Ronald MitchellSpring 2014Gathered information on new/existing environmental agreementsResearch Assistant, Mapping Conflict and the Demand for Climate Information in Vietnam, Columbia University2011-2012Performed interviews in VietnamResearched farmer decision-making Coded interviewsRelated Professional ExperienceWater policy division coordinator and Research Analyst, Results InternationalJune 2015-December 2015K-12 Environmental Education, EO Wilson Biophilia Center, FL2013Consultant: Programs in Environmental Education, American Chinese Culture and Environment Foundation2012- 2013Environmental Technology and Policy Intern, Phoenix Environmental Systems2012 Additional TrainingMethodological Training- Panel Data, Survival Models, Maximum Likelihood, Applied econometrics, Time Series Analysis, Multilevel Models for Change, Regression analysisSoftware: R, STATA, GrassGIS, ArcGIS, ALOHA, MarPlot, KNMI Climate Explorer, GCMs, NVIVO, Matlab, SPSS Grant WritingLanguages Chinese (advanced writing/reading/speaking),Spanish (advanced reading, intermediate writing/speaking), Arabic (intermediate writing/reading/speaking), French (intermediate writing, advanced reading) ServiceVice President for Operations, Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation2015-2017Graduate Student Council Rep, Political Science, University of Oregon2014-2016Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation Union Steward, University of Oregon2013-2015Presentation Volunteer, Foreign Language and International Studies DayMay 2014Writer/editor, Aquanauts newsletter, Columbia 2011-2012References:Ronald MitchellDepartment of Political Science University of Oregon Eugene OR 97403-1284Tel: (541) 346-4880 Email: rmitchel@uoregon.eduCraig KauffmanDepartment of Political Science University of Oregon Eugene OR 97403-1284Tel: (541) 346-4880 Email: cmkauffman@ ................
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