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Wood, Thomas J.

Biographical Profile

College
University of SC Aiken
Department
AK Research Support

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching
Countries
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes (Kyrgyzstan)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Turkish, Kyrgyz,Russian (intermediate), French)

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
2005 Tufts University Medford, MA Ph.D. Southwest Asia and Islamic Civilization
1993 Tufts University Medford, MA M.A.L.D. International Relations
1989 University of Exeter England B.A. Combined Honours in History and Politics

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
Present Membership Member American Political Science Association
Present Membership Member International Studies Association
Present Membership Member Association for the Study of Nationalities

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
09/2006 - 05/2008 Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science Trinity College, Hartford, CT
09/2008 - Present Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Political Science University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken, SC

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
1995 Fellowship Institute of Turkish Studies Georgetown University, Washington DC
1997 Fellowship Civic Education Project, (CEP), Budapest Hungary Open Society Institute, (OSI)
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