Political Science Faculty

Maryann Gallagher

B.A. Drew University
M.A. Emory University
Ph.D. Emory University (Spring 2010)

Office: Asbury 103
Office Hours: Tuesday 1-3
email: maryanngallagher@depauw.edu

Professor Gallagher's research interests include American institutions, U.S. foreign policy, political psychology and international relations. In her dissertation, "Who Ups the Ante? Personality Traits and Risky Foreign Policy," she addresses
the question: Why do some leaders take risks? Drawing on the latest research in trait psychology, her research focuses on how leaders' inherent risk propensities, based on their personality traits, affect decisions to initiate and escalate international crises.

Fall 2009

  • Pols 110A American National Government
  • Pols 110C American National Government