 Me and Robbie at the McKeldin Mall |
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 Conflict Workshop in The Philippines |
 Joining of the Indian and Atlantic O |
 Bluffs in South Africa |
 India on Diwali |
 Taj Mahal |
 Vineyard in South Africa |
 First Day in Jaipur, India |
 Old quarry in Syracuse, NY |
BIO
My name is Margaret "Peggy" McWeeney. I'm a Fulbright Scholar and recent Ph.D. graduate in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park. My research focuses on the effects of rebel governance in conflict resolution. Eight years of mixed-methods research culminated in my dissertation, How Rebels Get What They Want.
My articles in the pipeline include 1) an article conceptualizing rebel legitimacy; 2) co-authoring a piece on the social foundations of rebel groups; and 3) the impact of rebel governance on global institutions. I have a specific focus on South and Southeast Asia and I am honored to learn from, promote, and collaborate with with international scholars.
I am a proud member of Visions in Methodology (VIM), The Society for Political Methodology (SPM), the American Political Science Association (APSA), the International Studies Association (ISA), and the Southeast Asian Research Group (SEAREG), and the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA).
I have recently taught Linear Regression II (TA, ICPSR U-Michigan), GVPT 409B Race and International Relations, GVPT 282 Politics of Developing Nations, GVPT 200 International Relations Theory, and believe it or not, I took my comprehensive exams in American politics as well and teach GVPT 170 Introduction to American Government.
You can reach me at memcween@umd.edu
You can download my data on rebel governance and codebook here
MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Maryland, College Park
August 2021 - December 2021
Fulbright Scholar/Visiting Research Fellow
August 2019 - May 2020: University of the Philipplines, Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University
August 2017 - May 2018: Assistant to Dr. Kathleen Cunningham (UMD) and Dr. Jessica Braithwaite (U Arizona)
August 2014 - May 2015: Assistant to Dr. Kathleen Cunningham
January 2015 - June 2015: Assistant to Dr. Paul K. Huth
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistan, Linear Regression II at University of Michigan Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
Summer 2021
January 2020: Lecturer for Introduction to American Government and Politics
July 2019: Lecturer for Government and Politics 200 International Relations Theory
January 2019: Lecturer for Government and Politics 200 International Relations Theory
August 2018 - December 2018: TA for Scope and Methods for Political Science Research
July 2018: Lecturer for Government and Politics 200 International Relations Theory
January 2018: Lecturer for Government and Politics 282 Politics of Developing Nations
August 2015 - May 2017: Associate Director Undergraduate Scholars Program
August 2013 - December 2013: Lecturer for Government and Politics 200 International Relations Theory
DATA SCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY EXPERIENCE
Data Scientist, Asymmetric Operations Sector (AOS) at Applied Physics Laboratory - Johns Hopkins University
June 2018 - January 2020
January 2012 - August 2013: Program Support Specialist at the Center for Strategic Management Public Leadership Institute (Government Consulting Non-Profit)
EDUCATION
"Education is what remains after one has [experienced] what one has learned in school." - Albert Einstein
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
August 2013 - May 2021
Concentrations: Conflict, Comparative Politics, International Relations
Dissertation: How Rebels Get What They Want: Examining the Effects of Rebel Governance on Conflict Resolution
University of Maryland Graduate School's Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award 2018
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
August 2009 - December 2010
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Master of Arts in International Relations Summa Cum Laude
Advanced Certificate in Global Information, Technology, Policy, and Management
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
August 2005 - May 2009
Chancellor's Full Scholarship Award
Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude
Syracuse University's Chancellor's Public Engagement Award
Syracuse University Community Research Fellowship
Renée Crown Honors Program
LET’S CONNECT
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