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SU-MI LEE

1602 POT, Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506/sle223@uky.edu
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"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is. "
-Albert Einstein.

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Education

  • Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2012 (Expected)
  • M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001
  • B.A., San Jose State University, 1999

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Bercovitch, Jacob, and Su-Mi Lee. 2003. "Mediating International Conflicts: Examining the Effectiveness of Directive Strategies." International Journal of Peace Studies. 8(1): 1-17.

Other Publications

  • Su-Mi Lee. 1999. "Statement of Purpose for Graduate School." Course Reader for Poli. Sci. 100 Writing. Spring 1999: 79-80.

  • Su-Mi Lee. "Laws Protect Rights Instead of Expanding Them." Spartan Daily, 3 November 1998, P. 3.

Professional Services

  • Radio Guest. "Living in DMZ." KKOL-AM 1300, Seattle, Washington. 15 March 2003

Conference Participation

  • Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association (APSA)

    • 2010: "Mediator Impartiality and Mediation Interest." Washington, D.C., September
    • 2009: "Mediator Bias and Impartiality." Toronto, Canada, September
    • 2007: “Trusted Mediators for Successful Mediation.” Chicago, IL, September
    • 2002: “The Effectiveness of Directive Mediation Strategies.” Boston, MA. September.

  • Annual Meeting of the International Studies Association (ISA)

    • 2009: “The Effect of Previous Mediation on Acceptability and Outcome of Current Mediation.” at the SSIP Reception. New York, NY. February.
    • 2009: “Expected Utility Theory vs. Prospect Theory.” New York, New York. February.
    • 2008: “Trusted Mediators for Successful Mediation.” San Francisco, California. March.
      • Regional – Midwest
    • 2007: “The Effectiveness of Directive Mediation Strategies: Trust in a Mediator.” St. Louis, Missouri. November.

  • Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA)

    • 2011: "Carrots or Sticks?" Chicago, IL. April.
    • 2010: "Biased and Impartial Mediators." Chicago, IL. April.
    • 2009: “Two Sources of Trust: Capability and Fairness.” Chicago, IL. April.
    • 2009: “Party Polarization and Voter Turnout.” Chicago, IL. April.
    • 2008: “Acceptability of Mediation: Impartiality vs. Capability.” Chicago, IL. April.
    • 2006: “The Effectiveness of Directive Mediation Strategies, and Disputants’ Interdependence and Trust in a Mediator.” Chicago, Illinois. April.

  • Biennial Meeting of the European Union Studies Association (EUSA)

    • 2001: “Britain’s Recent CFSP Initiative: An Explanation.” Madison, Wisconsin. May.

Conference Attendance

  • Dealing with the Euro: Implication for Policy, Banking, and Business. St. Louis, Missouri. October 20-21, 2000.

  • The 27th Model United Nations. Representative of Sudan for the fifth committee. Burlingame, California. April 15-19, 1998.

Teaching and Researching Experience

  • Instructor

    • Comparative Politics. Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011.

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Introduction to Comparative Politics. Fall 2010.
    • American Government. Fall 2007 - Spring 2009.
    • Introduction to Political Sociology. Spring 2006.
    • Introduction to Ideas and Politics. Fall 2005.
    • Introduction to Political Science. Spring 2001.

  • Research Assistant

    • Presidential Election. Fall 2000.
    • German Election. Spring 2000.
    • Public Policy. Spring 2000.
    • European Union. Spring 2000-Fall 2000.
    • Politics and Military/Globalism. Fall 1999.

Honors and Rewards

  • Travel Grant. $400. The Graduate School. University of Kentucky. September 2010.
  • Travel Grant. $200. The American Political Science Association. September 2010.
  • Travel Grant. $400. The Graduate School. University of Kentucky. March 2010.
  • Travel Grant. $400. The Graduate School. University of Kentucky. February 2009.
  • Travel Grant. $250. International Studies Association. October 2008.
  • College of Arts and Sciences Student Research and Educational Travel Funding. $750. University of Oklahoma. March 2007.
  • Research and Creative Activity Awards. $254.33. University of Oklahoma. December 2007
  • Conference and Creative Exhibition Grant Awards. $244.42. University of Oklahoma. December 2007
  • General Scholarship. $250. Raritan Valley Community College. March 2007.
  • Conference Travel Grant. $250. State University of New York – Binghamton. April 2006.
  • Graduate Scholars. $1500. State University of New York – Binghamton. September 2005
  • Student Travel Grant. $200. University of Missouri-Columbia. May 2001.
  • Edith Taylor Therrien Scholarship. $500. University of Missouri-Columbia. April 2000.

Professional Affiliation

  • American Political Science Association
  • Midwest Political Science Association
  • International Studies Association

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