Our PhDs will deliver
The following contains information about our advanced doctoral students and recent Ph.D.s currently on the academic job market.
If you would like more information, please contact our Director of Ph.D. Placement, Professor Frederick Solt. A candidate’s confidential placement file, consisting of curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a summary of student evaluation or writing samples, may be requested by a prospective employer by contacting our Graduate Program Coordinator.
Sami DeRagon
Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Research Assistant
Sami DeRagon is a PhD candidate in political science, studying American Politics and Methodology. Her research seeks to further explore the effect of gender on political behavior.
Simal Gerot
Title/Position
Doctoral Candidate
CLAS Dissertation Writing Fellow
Simal Gerot is a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa.
Chase LaSpisa
Title/Position
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Chase Laspisa is a PhD candidate in political science studying international relations and comparative politics. Her research seeks to further explore the effect that natural resources have on international conflict and cooperation.
Eric Ngo
Title/Position
Teaching Assistant
Research Assistant
Tu ‘Eric’ Ngo is a PhD candidate whose interests lie in international relations, research methodology, and comparative politics.
