Research Interests
Conflict resolution, diplomacy and negotiation, technology and social movements, genocide and ethnic conflict, international humanitarian intervention, African political economy, education and training simulations
Research Description
Dr. Wedig joined the Global Studies program in 2008 and became the Associate Director in 2013. He holds a PhD in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park. Research and teaching interests are focused on approaches to diplomacy and negotiation, conflict prevention and resolution, humanitarian intervention, and state-sponsored mass killing/genocide in particular in Rwanda. He has extensive experience in designing and facilitating simulation exercises for classroom and professional/community training environments.
Education
- PhD Political Economy and Comparative Politics, University of Maryland, College Park
- M.A. Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park
- B.A. Secondary Education, Social Studies, Penn State University
Additional Campus Affiliations
Associate Director, Global Studies Programs and Courses
Affiliate, Women & Gender in Global Perspectives
Affiliate, Center for African Studies
Recent Publications
Wedig, T. (2010). Getting the most from classroom simulations: Strategies for maximizing learning outcomes. PS - Political Science and Politics, 43(3), 547-555. https://doi.org/10.1017/S104909651000079X