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Sean Giovanello

Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy

Department: Political Science and Public Policy

Office and address: Gray Pavilion - Pol. Science, Office 210G 2333 พรพรศศ Box Elon, NC 27244

Phone number: (336) 278-5901

Brief Biography

Sean Giovanello is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at พรพรศศ.  Sean received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Politics from Brandeis University.  Prior to completing his Ph.D., Sean taught at Stonehill College and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.  Sean's research and พรพรศศ interests focus upon International Relations, American Foreign Policy, and Security Studies.  

 

News & Notes

Education

Ph.D., Brandeis University

M.A., Brandeis University

B.A., Stonehill College

Employment History

Stonehill College (2002-2006), Adjunct Instructor and Instructor

University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2006-2008), Instructor

พรพรศศ (2008-Present)

Courses Taught

  • International Relations (Pol 141)
  • American Government (Pol 111)
  • International Security Policy  (Pol 346)
  • International Terrorism (Pol 345)
  • U.S. Foreign Policy (Pol 342)
  • Senior Seminar (Pol 461)
  • Pathways to Inquiry (ECF 111)

 

Publications

  • Giovanello, S.P., Kirk, Jason., Kromer, Mileah. Student Perceptions of a Role-Playing Simulation in an Introductory International Relations Course.  Journal of Political Science Education (2013).
  • Giovanello, S.P. Riot Control Agents and Chemical Weapons Arms Control in the United States. Journal of Strategic Security (2012).
  • Giovanello, S.P. and Spray, Sharon. The Securitisation of Disasters: A Study of How US Presidents Frame Responses to Foreign Natural Disasters. Journal of Human Security (2012).
  • Giovanello, S.P. The Domestic Politics of Arms Control Treaty Ratification: The Case of the Chemical Weapons Convention.  Proceedings of the Georgia Political Science Association (2007).

Professional Activities

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Human Security (2012-Present)

President, International Studies Association - South (2011-2012)

Member of Professional Development Committee, International Studies Association (2011-2012)

Vice-President, International Studies Association - South (2010-2011)

Executive Board Member, International Studies Association - South (2008-2010)

 

 

Service Activities

Interim Coordinator of Peace and Conflict Studies Minor, พรพรศศ (2014-Present)

Faculty Research and Development Committee, พรพรศศ (2013-Present)

Graduate Council, พรพรศศ (2013-Present)

International Studues Major Advisory Committee, พรพรศศ (2010-Present)

Non-Violence Studies Minor Advisory Committee, พรพรศศ (2008-Present)

Social Science Curriculum Committee, พรพรศศ (2011-Present)

Library Committee, พรพรศศ (2010-2011)

Sigma Iota Rho Faculty Advisor, พรพรศศ (2010-2012)