Mark∙Edward·Owens

565 Woodland Hills Dr Athens GA 30606 352-284-3197 mowens1@uga.edu

Education:

University of Georgia – Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs, Expected 2013

Major: American Politics

Minor: Methodology

Johns Hopkins University – M.A. in Government, 2008.

University of Florida – B.A. in Political Science, 2006. Magna cum Laude

Research Interests: Congressional Politics, Elections, Polarization, and Southern Politics

Academic Experience

Research Assistant, Dr. Jamie Carson and Dr. Tony Madonna, University of Georgia. 2009 –

Tutor, POLS 1101 – Introduction to American Politics, UGA Athletic Association. 2009 –

Working Papers

“Effect of Contribution Limits on Gubernatorial Elections”

“One-Stop to Victory? North Carolina, Obama, and the 2008 General Election” with M.V. Hood III, Justin Bullock, Paul Carlsen, Perry Joiner, and Jeni McDermott

Conference Presentations

Presidential Popularity and Odd Year Gubernatorial Elections. 2009 Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Political Association. Philadelphia, PA.

“Squish”-ed Out? The Future of Centrist Republicans. 2008 Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Association. Boston, MA.

Honors:

School of Public and International Affairs Graduate Assistantship, University of Georgia, 2009 -

Outstanding Research Assistant, Department of Political Science, University of Georgia, 2009

2009 Charles S. Bullock, III Graduate Scholar, University of Georgia. 2009 - 2010.

Civic Involvement:

Board Member, Youth Factor. 2007 -

• Venture philanthropy group investing programs and relationships that empower vulnerable youth

Young Professionals Group, National Wildlife Federation, 2008.

Professional Memberships

American Political Science Association

Southern Political Science Association