My teaching is organized around a simple goal: helping students understand how political science theories generate testable arguments and illuminate real political institutions. I combine clear explanation with applied exercises that connect abstract concepts to contemporary political questions.

Courses Taught

Instructor

• Media and Politics, University of Pittsburgh

Teaching Assistant

• Research Methods
• Introduction to Comparative Politics
• Introduction to American Politics

Teaching Approach

In Media and Politics, I used comparative cases to examine how traditional and social media operate across democratic and authoritarian political systems. Students conducted content analysis using Twitter data and developed original survey experiments, giving them practical experience translating political questions into research designs.

In research methods and introductory courses, I emphasize structured reasoning, active learning, and the interpretation of evidence. I particularly enjoy helping students become comfortable with subjects they may initially find intimidating, including game theory, causal inference, and quantitative research methods.

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests include comparative politics, political economy, public policy and administration, the politics of expertise, Scandinavian politics, elections and voting, game theory, research design, and experimental methods.

Selected syllabi, evaluations, and other teaching materials are available upon request.