Jennifer L. Diagostino
Department of Political Science 411 Waupelani Drive
224 Pond Lab Apt C-137
The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA 16801
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-1911
Fax: 814-863-8979 E-mail: jld447 @ psu . edu
Education
M.A. 2007 Pennsylvania State University
Major field: comparative politics
Minor fields: American politics, methodology
B.A. 2003 Canisius College, graduated cum laude
Dual major: political science, European studies
Spring 2002 Uppsala Universitet, Sweden
Grant through EU-US Scholars Program
Research and Teaching Interests
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Comparative Politics
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Ethnic minorities
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Eastern Europe
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Political Behavior
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American Politics
Political behavior and parties
Local politics
Professional Experience
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Fall 2007: Teaching Assistant for PLSC 001, Introduction to American Government and Politics (Suzanne Gold, Penn State University)
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Spring-Summer 2007: Research Assistant to Donna Bahry (Penn State University)
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Fall 2006: Teaching Assistant for PLSC 020, Introduction to Comparative Government in Western Europe (Shane Martin, Penn State University)
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Fall 2001: Teaching Assistant for PLSC 150, Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (John Occhipinti, Canisius College)
Conferences
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"Student Issues Concerning International Study (The Effects of Reverse Culture Shock)." Roundtable Participant. Annual Crossing Borders Conference. Canisius College; Buffalo, NY. October 2002.
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"Implications of September 11th on Border Crossings in the Context of International Study." Roundtable participant. Annual Two Days of Canada/Crossing Borders Conference. Brock University; St. Catherine's, ON, Canada. November 2001.
Invited Talks
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"Should the US Go to War with Iraq?" Debate discussant. Debate sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha, Canisius College chapter. Buffalo, NY. December 2002.
Scholarships and Awards
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Miller-Lavigne Graduate Fellowship: 2005-2006.
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College of Liberal Arts Graduate Scholar Award: 2005-2006.
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Woodrow Wilson Award, Canisius College Department of Political Science: 2003.
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Michael F. Dillon Scholarship: 2002-2003.
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Judge Charles S. Desmond Scholarship: 2002-2003.
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EU-US Scholars Grant Recipient: 2001-2002.
Professional Organizations
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President, Graduate Association of Political Science, Penn State University
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Member, American Political Science Association
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Member, Race and Ethnicity organized section of the American Political Science Association
Previous Employment
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May 2003 - August 2005: Aide, Erie County Democratic Committee.
