My team
At George Mason I have the phenomenal good fortune
to work with some of the best young minds in the business.
Current Ph.D. students
Andrew Armstrong
political science
My research explores the interaction of epistemology, politics, and the media. With a nod to a former defense secretary, I am interested in how news coverage influences what we know about what we know. My research is driven by large-n content analyses of TV and digital platforms, assessing how certitude is expressed and transmitted through the public sphere. More information about my research and teaching can be found on my website.
Jordan Cohen
political science
Jordan Cohen is a Political Science Ph.D. student at George Mason University. His dissertation examines variations in U.S.security assistance termination and he frequently writes op-eds and is co-author on Cato Institute’s Arms Sales Risk Index. Jordan also holds a Masters in Middle East and Islamic Studies from George Mason University.
Twitter: @jbcohen92
Janet Marroquin
biodefense
Janet Marroquin is a researcher at the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federally funded research and development center that provides technical expertise to the U.S. government on matters of national security and defense. Her projects have focused on assessing a spectrum of defense capabilities against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats and analyzing emerging technologies.
Her most recent publication evaluates federal programs and policies to combat agroterrorism . Janet holds a Master of Science in Biodefense from George Mason University and Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the George Washington University. Currently, she is completing her doctorate in Biodefense at GMU, with a concentration in Technology and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Specifically, Janet is interested in modeling the spread of disinformation within the context of biosecurity.
Connect on LinkedIn
Twitter: @JanetMarroquin8
Matt Fay
political science
I am a PhD candidate in the political science program at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government concentrating in international security. My research interests include military change, conventional deterrence, civil-military relations, and defense politics. My dissertation research focuses on how military organizations adapt in conventional war.
I live in Pittsburgh, but I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. My bachelor’s degree is in political science, with a minor in history, from St. Xavier University in Chicago. I have a master’s in international relations from American Military University and a master’s in history from Temple University. I previously served as a defense policy analyst and director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Niskanen Center. I periodically appear on the Secure Line podcast to discuss U.S. foreign policy and national security. When not working, I enjoy reading, movies, running, and cooking. I remain stupidly optimistic that next year will be the year the Chicago Bears finally win another Super Bowl
Twitter: @MattFay1