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Spiros Giannaros, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Social and Behavioral Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences

Contact Information
202-274-7244
Van Ness Campus, Building 71

Dr. Spiros Jason Giannaros is an assistant professor of political science at UDC, specializing in international security, U.S. foreign policy, and political psychology. With experience in academia, political consulting, and government, he also leads the Global Studies program, DACOR-UDC Mentorship initiative, and advises the Political Science Student Association.

Experience

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and International Relations: International Security & Foreign Policy and American Politics, University of Southern California 
Master of Public Policy: International Development Policy, Georgetown University 
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Philosophy Minor, Summa Cum Laude, The George Washington University  

Roles

Assistant Professor, UDC, 2023-Present 
Visiting Assistant Professor, Pepperdine University, 2022-23 
Research and Policy Analyst, DEJE Group LLC, 2013-16Legislative Correspondent, Office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senate, 2011-13 
Leader Organizer, 3rd Congressional District, CT Democratic Campaigns, 2010 

Courses Taught

US Foreign Policy 
Introduction to Global Studies 
DACOR Mentorship 
Models & Simulations of International Organizations 
Introduction to Political Science 
Discovery Civics 

Expertise

Electoral campaign strategy 
Political consulting 
Government/Congressional relations 

Research Focus / Works in Progress

International security; US foreign policy; political psychology; political institutions; mixed methods inquiry 

Leadership

Coordinator, Global Studies Program, UDC, 2024-Present 
Coordinator, DACOR-UDC Mentorship Program, UDC, 2024-Present 
Faculty Advisor, Political Science Student Association, UDC, 2024-Present 

Impact

Selected Publications

Giannaros, S.J. (2021, April 19). Greek independence: Forever intertwined with the American Revolution. Hellenic News of America. https://hellenicnews.com/greek-independence-forever-intertwined-with-the-american-revolution/ 

Selected Presentations

Giannaros, S.J., & Pfonner, M. (2022). Border controls or political behavior? The confluence of state and individual responses to COVID-19 with health outcomes. International Studies Association, Nashville, Tennessee. 

Giannaros, S.J., & Sadhwani, S. (2021). Does negative partisanship explain the effect of co-partisan elections on voter turnout? Western Political Science Association, Virtual.  

Giannaros, S.J., & James, P. (2019). Toward a quantum world order? International relations in the era of quantum physics. International Studies Association, Toronto, Canada.