February 5, 2014

Called to order at 6:37pm Sebastian introduced Professor Sciabarra as speaker Graduated from Naval academy in 2005 1. Went to flight school 2. Currently working on Arabic Norwich Masters program in Diplomacy Spent a year in Iraq 1. Assistant company commander 2. Led between 80 and 100 people PhD in Political Science Tracks 1. Methods 2. International relations 3. Comparative 4. Theory 5. American Politics So what can you do with a PhD in Political Science? 1. Prepares you to be a professor 2. Policy field: think tanks, local/national NGOs, survey work 3. A problem is that it doesnt come with much field experience Dissertation: What Kind of Peace? 1. Deals with the aftermath of civil wars and the rebuilding process 2. Explores levels/types of peace and peace building methods

Speaker: Sciabarra

Questions Why the navy? 1. Family legacy 2. If had to do it over, maybe would have went to West Point How long have you been in the PhD program 1. Technically 4, but 5 with her deployment to Iraq Did the Masters degree tie directly into the PhD program? 1. Pretty much separate 2. Still had to complete certain requirements despite her previous Masters degree If I wanted to pursue an IR PhD is there any difference/comparative focuses that I should pay attention to? 1. Depends on where you want to go

2. DC area schools focus more on Foreign Service preparation Do a lot of political science PhD and Masters join the State Department? 1. Not really 2. The more practical route for FSO would be international relations 3. DC Schools focus on preparing people for entrance into the Foreign Service Whats your end goal? 1. Teach at a liberal arts college 2. Went into the military b/c of interest in leadership and investment of those who work around them Hows it working with Congressmen Barber? 1. Hes really nice 2. Work with him on the advisory board for recommendations for service academies Why would you have chosen the Army over the Navy? 1. Many more options for careers: intelligence, linguistics, etc 2. Interaction with troops and people Applications and dues are still being accepted Shirt money is being collected! $12.75 deadline is March 5th! Have a page on Orgsync.com Come find us! Have a partnership with Mortar Board and Golden Key Debate Night 1. Offers something different for students 2. Standard format 3. Main issue is formulating a theme of the debate. Any Ideas email Sebastian 4. Shooting for hosting one by the end of the semester Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/UAPiSigmaAlpha Official Chapter page: www.uapisigmaalpha.webs.com Tutoring/education networking system 1. Database of class histories of members 2. Allows students to get in contact with people who have taken the class in the past for help 3. Keep a book inventor to circulate within the chapter Orientation Awareness 1. Want to have a table at the club fair 2. See the benefits of being a member when they become available 3. If available and want to help please contact Zoey! Social Events 1. Bonds make clubs work 2. Fostering friendship 3. Gentle Bens Mixer: Doodle Poll for definite date!

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