Jean Clipperton Department of Political Science [email protected] Northwestern University (734) 883-7039 Scott Hall 601 University Place Evanston, IL60208
Education 2016 PhD in Political Science, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Chair: Robert Franzese Jr., PhD 2015 Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2015 Graduate Certificate in Complex Systems, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2013 Master of Arts in Political Science, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2007 Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa Major: Mathematics (honors), Philosophy, Spanish Minor: Latin American Studies
Specialized Training University of Michigan, Preparing Future Faculty Seminar, 2013 Santa Fe Institute, Graduate Workshop in Computational Social Science Modeling and Complexity, 2011, 2012 University of Michigan, Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), 2009
Research Experience Research Assistant, University of Michigan, George Tsebelis, 2013-2015 Contribute to projects on constitutional analysis and treaty design and implementation in the EU. Analyze data, manage datasets using Stata and R, synthesize literature and arguments within comparative constitutional research
Research Assistant, University of Michigan, Ronald Inglehart, 2011 Help maintain World Values Survey dataset. Analyze data and manage datasets using SPSS and Stata
Research Assistant, University of Michigan, Jenna Bednar, 2011 Organize course pages for research project, help coordinate workshop on Culture and Institutions, suggest and summarize relevant literature for reading and discussion
Teaching Graduate Instructor, Math Camp Fall 2015, 12 students Lead twice-daily sessions with students covering fundamental concepts in mathematics ranging from set theory to calculus. Designed lectures, assignments and exam.
Graduate Student Mentor, Political Science 993 Fall 2011, 15 students Professor Edie Goldenberg, PhD Lead sessions with two co-instructors (also GSMs) in departmental course on teaching and lesson design. This course introduces students to different principles of classroom instruction, helping them to become effective instructors. Evaluate graduate student teaching, focusing on lesson plan design and execution.
Lab Assistant, Complex Systems 100 Professor Scott Page, PhD Winter 2011, 60 students Facilitate lab sessions during winter short course, help students design final projects, instruct students in NetLogo (programming language)
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Graduate Student Instructor, Political Science 681: Intermediate Game Theory Professor Arthur Lupia, PhD Winter 2011, 20 students Facilitate weekly discussion sections in advanced graduate-level course aimed at first year PhD students. Grade assignments and exams, hold weekly office hours and respond to student emails.
Graduate Student Instructor, Political Science 391:Modeling Political Processes Professor Scott Page, PhD Fall 2010, 60 students Facilitate weekly discussion sections, grade assignments and exams, hold weekly office hours and respond to student emails Fall 2010: Received feedback of 4.8/5 on anonymous teaching assessments through university (university mean 3.5, 75th percentile 4.0)
Lead Teacher & Teacher Trainer, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions, Iowa City, IA August 2007-Current Teach Kaplan material for LSAT, GRE, SAT, ACT, Train new Kaplan instructors in curriculum: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT, Evaluate teacher classroom performance December 2007: Instructor of the Month. August 2008: Promotion to lead teacher
Grants, Honors and Awards P.E.O. Scholar, full-year fellowship, P.E.O. International, 2015-2016 Clark and Robin Chandler Award, Rackham Graduate School, 2015 University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School, Collaborative Research Grant, 2013 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2009-2012 Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Scholar, 2005, 2006, 2009-2015 University of Michigan Rackham Travel Grant, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 University of Michigan Political Science Department Graduate Student Fellowship, 2012-2013 University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School, Pre-Candidate Research Grant, 2012 Honors in Comparative Politics Comprehensive Examination, 2011
Presentations Clipperton, Jean, "Tradeoffs in Implementation Among EU Member States," Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 2015. Clipperton, Jean, "Timeliness and Institutional Relevance in EU Directive Transposition," Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 2014. Clipperton, Jean and Kenneth McElwain, "Constitutional Evolution: Do Amendments Make the Document ‘Just Right’?” Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 2014 Clipperton, Jean, “Interdependence of Culture and Institutions: A Look at the EU” Modeling the Dynamics of Norms and Culture, Ann Arbor, MI, May 2013. Clipperton, Jean and Kenneth McElwain,“Adapting to Obsolescence: How Significant Constitutional Amendments Shorten Constitutional Lifespans,” Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 2013 Clipperton, Jean, “A More Perfect Union: Balancing Form and Implementation in Institutional Design,” Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 2013 Clipperton, Jean, “Modeling Behavior: Unintended Consequences from Small Preferences,” Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Detroit, March 2013 Clipperton, Jean, “Altered Perspectives: Institutional Path Dependence and Behavioral Outcomes,” Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 2012
Clipperton, Jean, “Altered Perspectives: Institutional Path Dependence and Behavioral Outcomes,” Rackham Centennial Celebration (Poster), February 2012
Departmental and Institutional Service Comparative Politics Workshop, organizer, coordinate in-department speakers, publicize events, assist
Clipperton CV 2 | 3 coordinating outside speakers, 2013-2015 Women's Caucus, Co-chair, plan seminars and invite speakers on topics related to women's advancement in political science, 2011-2012 Complex Systems Advanced Academic Workshop (CSAAW), Co-leader, invite speakers and facilitate meetings for interdisciplinary group of graduate students and visiting faculty from disciplines in the sciences and social science, 2010-2012 Student Graduate Affairs Committee, Plan departmental events including professional development activities, 2011-2012
Skills Languages: Advanced Spanish, beginner Portuguese Software: Java, LaTeX, Netlogo, Python (beginner), R (beginner/intermediate), Stata, SPSS
Community Service Kappa Kappa Gamma Advisory Board (University of Michigan), Adviser, 2011-2015 Kappa Kappa Gamma Advisory Board (University of Iowa), Adviser, 2008-2009 The Ark Folk Festival music non-profit, Volunteer
Professional Affiliations American Political Science Association Midwest Political Science Association
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