Michael L. Hess - Curriculum Vita

Background

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of New Orleans, May 2008

Major fields: Comparative Politics and International Relation

Minor field: American Public Policy

Dissertation: Doorways to Development: Foreign Direct Investment Policies in Developing Countries

M.A., St. Mary's University (TX)

Concentration: International Conflict Resolution

B.A., Santa Clara University (CA)

Experience

Academic

Instructor of Record, University of New Orleans (2001-2004)
Courses taught: Introduction to American Government, Introduction to World Politics, Introduction to Research Methods.

Other Professional

On-call Training Specialist, Standardized Patient Program, Assessment and Learning Office, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2004-2008)

Executive Director, Socially Responsible Investment Coalition, San Antonio, Texas (1996-2000)

Fellowships and Awards

2005

University of New Orleans Political Science Department Grant for Language Study: $2,000

2005
Graduate Fellow, American Academy of Political and Social Science

2004
Warren Miller Award for Study at the Inter-University Consortium for Political Science Research (ICPSR) Summer Institute: $1,500

2002 - 2004
Louisiana Board of Regents 8G Doctoral Fellowship: $14,000 per year

2002 - 2004
Teaching Assistantship, University of New Orleans: $6,000 per year

2001 & 2005
Crescent City Doctoral Fellowship: $3,100 per year

Scholarly and Creative Productivity

Publications

"Is Germany a 'Good European'? German Compliance with EU Law." German Politics Volume 14, Number 3 (September 2005), pages 354-370. Co-authored with Michael Huelshoff and James Sperling.

Participation at Professional Meetings

Research Papers Presented

2007 2007 "Anticipating Development: A Theory of Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries." Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, February 28 - March 3, Chicago, Illinois

2005

"Anticipating Development: How Developing Countries Strategically Create Foreign Direct Investment Policy." Presented at the Conference on Globalization, Development, and Stability: Latin America and Middle East, April 2, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.

2004

"Foreign Direct Investment and Political Stability: Why Investors Like Democracy…and Stable Autocratic States." Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, April 15 - 18, Chicago, Illinois.

2003

"Presidential Success in Foreign Policy." Presented at the Southwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, April 16 - 19, San Antonio, Texas.

2003

"Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries: A Curvilinear Model of Development." Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, February 25 - March 1, Portland, Oregon

2002

"Is Germany a 'Good European' or has Europe been Good for Germany?" Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, March 24-27, New Orleans, Louisiana (co-authored with Michael Huelshoff and James Sperling)

2002

"The Internet Megascope: A Magic Lantern for the Masses." Presented at the Southwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, March 27-30, New Orleans, Louisiana (co-authored with Hannes Richter)

Service in Role of Chair or Discussant

2007 Panel Co-chair, "Unity in Diversity? Integration, Multiculturalism and its Challenges to European Integration" panel at the International Studies Association annual meeting, Chicago, February 28 - March 3.

2004

Panel Chair, "Executive Policymaking" panel at the Southwest Political Science Association annual meeting, San Antonio, April 16-19.

2004

2004 Panel Chair "Political Explanations of Investment and Immigration" panel at the International Studies Association annual meeting, Portland, February 25 - March 1

2003	Faculty Council Committee on University Honors and Awards, University of New Orleans
2002	Strategic Technology Planning and Implementation Group (STPIG), University of New Orleans
1998-1999	Secretary, International Relations Society, St. Mary's University
1998	International Relations Society Representative to Student Senate, St. Mary's University

1999	Steering Committee, Campaign ExxonMobil, Austin, Texas
1997-1999	Co-chair, Energy and Environment Steering Committee of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, New York, New York

2008	Hero Award recipient, Esperanza de Joaquin, Albuquerque, New Mexico. January 26, 2008.
2005-2008	Mentor: Thresholds Ministry, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mentor to three young women returning to society from prison.
2005-2008	Volunteer production assistant: KUNM, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Background

Education

Experience

Academic

Other Professional

Fellowships and Awards

Scholarly and Creative Productivity

Publications

Participation at Professional Meetings

Research Papers Presented

Service in Role of Chair or Discussant

Other Professional Accomplishments

Academic Service

Professional Service

Community Service

2005	University of New Orleans Political Science Department Grant for Language Study: $2,000
2005	Graduate Fellow, American Academy of Political and Social Science
2004	Warren Miller Award for Study at the Inter-University Consortium for Political Science Research (ICPSR) Summer Institute: $1,500
2002 - 2004	Louisiana Board of Regents 8G Doctoral Fellowship: $14,000 per year
2002 - 2004	Teaching Assistantship, University of New Orleans: $6,000 per year
2001 & 2005	Crescent City Doctoral Fellowship: $3,100 per year

2007	2007 "Anticipating Development: A Theory of Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries." Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, February 28 - March 3, Chicago, Illinois
2005	"Anticipating Development: How Developing Countries Strategically Create Foreign Direct Investment Policy." Presented at the Conference on Globalization, Development, and Stability: Latin America and Middle East, April 2, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.
2004	"Foreign Direct Investment and Political Stability: Why Investors Like Democracy…and Stable Autocratic States." Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, April 15 - 18, Chicago, Illinois.
2003	"Presidential Success in Foreign Policy." Presented at the Southwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, April 16 - 19, San Antonio, Texas.
2003	"Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries: A Curvilinear Model of Development." Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, February 25 - March 1, Portland, Oregon
2002	"Is Germany a 'Good European' or has Europe been Good for Germany?" Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, March 24-27, New Orleans, Louisiana (co-authored with Michael Huelshoff and James Sperling)
2002	"The Internet Megascope: A Magic Lantern for the Masses." Presented at the Southwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, March 27-30, New Orleans, Louisiana (co-authored with Hannes Richter)

2007	Panel Co-chair, "Unity in Diversity? Integration, Multiculturalism and its Challenges to European Integration" panel at the International Studies Association annual meeting, Chicago, February 28 - March 3.
2004	Panel Chair, "Executive Policymaking" panel at the Southwest Political Science Association annual meeting, San Antonio, April 16-19.
2004	2004 Panel Chair "Political Explanations of Investment and Immigration" panel at the International Studies Association annual meeting, Portland, February 25 - March 1

2008	"The Current Political and Economic Situation in El Salvador." Pan American Roundtable, Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 13, 2008.
2008	"An Overview of Issues in Corporate Social Responsibility." Peace and Justice Committee, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Center, University of New Mexico. May 2005.