Stephen J. Silvia, p. 1 CURRICULUM VITAE STEPHEN J. SILVIA American University School of International Service 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016-8071 Office: 202.885.2462 Fax: 202.885.2494 Home: 301.320.1893 EDUCATION: YALE UNIVERSITY Ph.D., Political Science, December 1990. CORNELL UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations, May 1981. LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (IIE Program) Fall 1980. PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1997 - ) School of International Service, American University , Washington, D.C. DIRECTOR OF DOCTORAL STUDIES (1999 - ) School of International Service, American University , Washington, D.C. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (1990 - 1997) School of International Service, American University , Washington, D.C. VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (1989 - 1990) Department of Political Science, Tufts University , Medford, Massachusetts. ACTING INSTRUCTOR (Spring 1988) Department of Political Science, Yale University , New Haven, Connecticut. OTHER PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS: GUEST PROFESSOR (January 2009) University of Kassel, Germany. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENIOR FELLOW (2002-2003) American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C. DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY STUDIES (1998-2000) American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, Johns Hopkins University , Washington, D.C. Stephen J. Silvia, p. 2 JAMES BRYANT CONANT FELLOW IN GERMAN AND EUROPEAN STUDIES (September 1994 - August 1995) Minda de Gunzberg Center for European Studies, Harvard University . VISITING SCHOLAR (January - August 1993) Zentralinstitut für sozialwissenschaftliche Forschung (ZI SOWIFO, Central Institute for Social Science Research), Freie Universität , Berlin, Germany. VISITING SCHOLAR (August - December 1992) Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliches Institut des Deutschen Gewerkschaftsbundes (WSI des DGB, Economic and Social Science Institute), Düsseldorf, Germany. IN-RESIDENCE FELLOW (January - July 1992) American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, Johns Hopkins University , Washington, D.C. VISITING SCHOLAR (September 1988 - August 1989) Center for International Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Cambridge, Massachusetts. VISITING SCHOLAR (January - July 1986) Institut für Sozialforschung (IfS, Institute for Social Science Research), Frankfurt/Main, Germany. VISITING SCHOLAR (October 1985 - January 1986) Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliches Institut des Deutschen Gewerkschaftsbundes (WSI des DGB), Düsseldorf, Germany. AWARDS AND HONORS: * Daimler Fonds im Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft , Comparative Public Pension Policy, Germany and the USA, 2006-2007. * DaimlerChrysler Senior Fellow , August 2002-January 2003, “Working as One? European Economic Integration and Labor-Market Reform.” American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C. * American University , Research-leave Grant, September-December 2002. * Volkswagen Foundation , 1999-2001, “The Transatlantic Business Dialogue: Steering Models in a Multilevel System between Politics and Economics,” (with Prof. Wolfgang Wessels, University of Cologne, Germany). * James Bryant Conant Fellowship in German and European Studies, Harvard University, Minda de Gunzberg Center for European Studies, September 1994 - August 1995. * National Endowment for the Humanities , “The Changing Place of Labor in European Society,” team research grant, 1991 - 1994. * Fulbright Junior Researcher Award , Germany, October 1992 - August 1993. * Hans-Böckler-Stiftung , Research Fellowship, Germany, August - December 1992. * American University , Research-leave Grant, September 1992 - May 1993. * Bosch Younger Scholars Program in the Social Sciences , In-residence Fellowship, American Stephen J. Silvia, p. 3 Institute for Contemporary German Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C., January - July 1992. * Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung , Doctoral Research Fellowship, Germany, October 1985 - July 1986. * Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst , Goethe Institute Fellowship, August - September 1985. * Yale University , Academic Fellowship, 1982-1985. RESEARCH INTERESTS: Comparative Politics, European Union, German Economic Policy and Politics. TEACHING: TEACHING FIELDS: Comparative Politics, Comparative Political Economy, International Economics, and International Economic Policy. TEACHING AWARDS: * German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Best Syllabi in German Studies: First Place, 1997. * American University Graduate Student Association, Outstanding Graduate Teaching, 1996-97. * Outstanding Teacher, School of International Service, American University, 1995-96. * Outstanding Dedication and Service to Students, American University Student Confederation, 1995-96. * Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, Outstanding Educator Nominee, 1995. UNIVERSITY SERVICE: * TRUSTEE, American University Board of Trustees (2008-2010). *CHAIR, American University Faculty Senate (2008-2009). * VICE-CHAIR, American University Faculty Senate (2007-2008). * MEMBER, ad Hoc Faculty Senate Strategic Plan Committee (2007-2008). * CHAIR, Faculty Development Committee (2006-2008). * SENATOR, Faculty Senate (2006-2009). * CO-CHAIR, ad hoc Faculty Senate Committee on Governance (2005-2006). * SENATOR, University Senate (1990-1992). * Faculty Community Representative, American University Board of Trustees (2007-2008). * Faculty Representative, Trusteeship Committee, American University Board of Trustees (2007- 2008). * Faculty Representative, International Affairs Committee, American University Board of Trustees (2006-2007). * Member, Fulbright Selection Committee (1997 - ). Stephen J. Silvia, p. 4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: EDITORIAL-BOARD MEMBER: * German Politics and Society . * International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies. AMERICAN CONSORTIUM ON EU STUDIES (ACES), European Union Center of Excellence, Washington D.C. * Member, Board of Directors. EUROPE COUNCIL American University , Washington, D.C. * Chair, 2001-2002 and 2004-2005. INTERDISCIPLINARY COUNCIL ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY: * American University. PROGRAM COMMITTEE: * Coordinator, political science sessions, 1996 German Studies Association Meetings, Seattle, Washington. SELECTION COMMITTEE: * 2008 DAAD Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in German and European Studies – Economics. * German Studies Association, “Best Book Published in History and the Social Sciences with Germany as a Major Subject,” Award Committee 1997. * Robert Bosch Foundation Scholars Program in Comparative Public Policy, The Johns Hopkins University, 1995-96 and 1996-97. * Krupp Foundation Fellowships, Minda de Gunzberg Center for European Studies, Harvard University, 1995 . SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL: * American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, The Johns Hopkins University . REFEREE: * British Journal of Industrial Relations. * Comparative Political Studies. * Comparative Politics. * Congressional Quarterly. * Cornell University Press. * German Politics and Society . * Governance * Industrial and Labor Relations Review . * Industrial Relations. * International Studies Quarterly. * Policy Studies Journal. * Political Studies . Stephen J. Silvia, p. 5 * Studies in Comparative International Development. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Political Science Association. International Studies Association. Council for European Studies. European Union Studies Association. LANGUAGES: * French. * German. PUBLICATIONS BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS: The German Locomotive: Can It Drive the European Economy? Washington, D.C.: Transatlantic Council of the United States, 2007 (with Fran Burwell et al.). Reinventing the German Economy . Washington, D.C.: AICGS, The Johns Hopkins University, 2003. The Euro and European Labor Markets. AICGS Series on Germany and the United States in the Global Economy. Washington, D.C.: AICGS, The Johns Hopkins University, 2003. EDITED BOOKS Unemployment Ebbs in Germany: Explanations and Expectations . Washington, D.C.: American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, The Johns Hopkins University, 2000. Reversal of Fortune? The Rise of Biotechnology in Germany . Washington, D.C.: American Institute for Contemporary German Studies, The Johns Hopkins University, 1999. (with Andrew Martin, George Ross, Lucio Baccaro, Anthony Daley, Lydia Fraile, Chris Howell, Richard M. Locke and Rianne Mahon), eds., The Brave New World of European Labor: European Trade Unions at the Millennium. New York: Berghahn, 1999 REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES: “Why Germany reformed Public Pensions, but the United States did not,” German Studies Review 32, no. 1 (February 2009): 23-50. Stephen J. Silvia, p. 6 “Why are German Employers Associations Declining? Arguments and Evidence,” Comparative Political Studies 40, no. 12 (Dec. 2007): 1433-59 [lead author, with Wolfgang Schroeder]. “Ursachen und Bedeutung der Spaltung des AFL-CIO” [“Causes and Meaning of the Split of the AFL-CIO”], WSI-Mitteilungen 58, no. 11 (November 2005). “Is the Euro Working? The Euro and European Labor Markets,” Journal of Public Policy 24, no. 2 (August 2004): 147-168. “The Fall and Rise of Unemployment in Germany: Is the Red-Green Government responsible?” German Politics 11, no. 1 (April 2002): 1-22. “Reform Gridlock and the Role of the Bundesrat in German Politics,” West European Politics 22, no. 2 (April 1999): 167-181. “The Alliance for Jobs: Social Democracy’s Post-Keynesian/Process-oriented Employment-Creation Strategy.” German Politics and Society 17, no.