Biography
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.
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
"Teaching Global (International) Relations: A Theoretical and Pedagogical Review." (Pending submission) (Co-authored with Tanu Kohli, PhD.)
"Historical Narrative and Post-Conflict Reconciliation." In progress
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
Courses Taught
GLBL 100: Introduction to Global Studies
GLBL 220: Governance
GLBL 392: International Diplomacy and Negotiation
GLBL 494: Research Methods I
GLBL 495: Research Methods II
GLBL 499: Managing Dystopia (Co-taught with Dr. Tanu Kohli)
Highlighted Publications
Journal Articles
"Getting the Most from Classroom Simulations: Strategies for Maximizing Learning Outcomes." PS: Political Science & Politics, vol. 43, 2010.