1. ANSHUL JAIN
BOSTON UNIVERSITY • DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE • 232 BAY STATE ROAD • BOSTON, MA 02215 • (617) 792-1256 • AJAIN2@BU.EDU
SKILLS SNAPSHOT
• Leadership, Administrative and Project Management Experience • Team-Oriented Work Ethic
• Extensive Collaborative and Cross-Disciplinary Experience • Dedication to Innovative Approaches
• Highly Developed Writing and Editing Skills • Ability to Self-Manage
• Strong Presentation and Communication Skills • Commitment to Ongoing Professional Development
• Ability to Coordinate Multiple Projects • Strong Interpersonal Skills
EDUCATION & BIOGRAPHY
Ph.D. Candidate, Boston University Department of Political Science, Boston, MA (2015, est. completion)
• Dissertation: “Migration and the Evolving Mediascape: New Media, Identity and the Transnational Politics of the Indian
Diaspora”
• Research areas: political communication, international relations, American politics, South Asia, MENA region, complexity
science
• Boston University Presidential Teaching Fellow
B.A., Duke University, Durham, NC (2002)
• B.A., Political Science, Concentration in International Security
Personal Background
• Born: Mountain View, CA
• Hometown: Briarcliff Manor, NY
• Current Residence: Boston, MA
• Citizenship: U.S. National
PUBLICATIONS
Katz, J.E., Barris, M. and Jain, A., The Social Media President: Barack Obama and the Politics of Digital Engagement (New
York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2013)
Jain, A., “Introduction: Reaching Beyond the Mobile Social Frontier” in Katz, J.E., (Ed.), Living Inside Mobile Social
Information (Dayton: Greyden Press, 2014)
Jain, A., “Revolution, Resilience and the Pirates’ Paradox: Food Subsidies, Economic Complexity and Regime
Durability Across the Middle East and North Africa,” Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences 6(1) (2014)
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW
Jain, A. “Pamphlets, Cassettes and Smartphones: Civil Society, Political Opposition and the Multiple Incarnations of
New Media in Iran” (submitted to Convergence)
Winger, G.H. and Jain, A. “Diplomatic Afterlives: Post-Presidential Influence in World Affairs”
(submitted to Congress & The Presidency)
Jain, A., Oliver, A.J. and Winger, G.H., “Skewed Encores: An Experimental Test of Post-Presidential Influence”
(submitted to Presidential Studies Quarterly)
WORKING PAPERS
Jain, A., and Katz, J.E., “Handshake 2.0: Uses and Limits of Twitter Engagement across 50 U.S. Governorships” (in
preparation)
Jain, A. “Stability Through Fragmentation: Reevaluating the Doctrine of Uti Possidetis in the MENA Region” (in
preparation)

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CONFERENCE PAPERS & SYMPOSIUM TALKS
Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (April, 2015)
“Handshake 2.0: Uses and Limits of Twitter Engagement across 50 U.S. Governorships”
International Political Science Association Annual Congress, Montreal, Canada (July, 2014)
“Skewed Encores: An Experimental Test of Post-Presidential Influence”
Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (April, 2014)
“Skewed Encores: An Experimental Test of Post-Presidential Influence”
Southern Political Science Association, New Orleans, LA (January, 2014)
“Revolution, Resilience and the Pirates’ Paradox: Subsidy System Flexibility and Regime Durability Across the Middle East and
North Africa”
Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
(November, 2013)
“Revolution, Resilience and the Pirates’ Paradox: Subsidy System Flexibility and Regime Durability Across the Middle East and
North Africa”
Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (April, 2013)
“Migration and the Evolving Mediascape: New Media, Identity and the Transnational Politics of the Indian Diaspora”
“Diplomatic Afterlives: Post-Presidential Influence in World Affairs”
International Studies Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA (April, 2013)
“Migration and the Evolving Mediascape: New Media, Identity and the Transnational Politics of the Indian Diaspora”
Southwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA (March, 2013)
“Migration and the Evolving Mediascape: New Media, Identity and the Transnational Politics of the Indian Diaspora”
Visible and Invisible Users: Internet, Social Media and Youth in Global Perspective, Boston University,
Boston, MA (February, 2013)
“Migration and the Evolving Mediascape: New Media, Identity and the Transnational Politics of the Indian Diaspora”
New Political Movements: Local and Global Perspectives, The New School for Social Science Research,
New York, NY (April 2012)
“Pamphlets, Cassettes and Smartphones: Civil Society, Political Opposition and the Multiple Incarnations of New Media in
Iran”
Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (April, 2012)
“Food Security and the Arab Spring”
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Seattle, WA (September, 2011)
“Showdown in Iran: New Media and Prospects for Political Reform”
American Political History Conference, Boston University, Boston, MA (April, 2011)
“Party Realignment: A New Theory of Critical Elections”
Graduate International Relations Conference, Boston University, Boston, MA (February, 2011)
“Showdown in Iran: New Media and Prospects for Political Reform”
American Security Initiative, Washington, DC (December, 2010)
“Interdisciplinary Security Coordination: New Directions in Intelligence”

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Dissertation: “Migration and the Evolving Mediascape: New Media, Identity and the Transnational Politics
of the Indian Diaspora” (Fall, 2010 - present)
Committee Chair: Prof. Taylor Boas, Dept. of Political Science, Boston University, Boston, MA
Investigation concentrates on the role of new media—social media in particular—with respect to participation by subgroups of
the Indian diaspora in the political life of their home country and the contours of their transnational civic bonds. Original data
consists of interviews, focus groups, surveys and experimental treatments.
Social Media and Political Engagement (Fall, 2012 - present)
Research Assistant to Prof. James Katz, Division of Emerging Media Studies, Boston University, Boston, MA
Research focuses on the adoption and evolution of social media technology by Presidential campaigns and administrations, and
the promises and limits of social media platforms to enable public participation in political decision-making processes. Research
has resulted in the completion of a published book: Katz, Barris and Jain, The Social Media President: Barack Obama and the Politics
of Digital Engagement (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013). Current follow-up research examines the dynamics of social media
engagement by all 50 United States governors. Project involves conducting original data collection, content analysis and the
supervision of two undergraduate research assistants.
Literacy and Human Development in the Post-Communist World (Spring, 2011 - Spring, 2012)
Research Assistant to Prof. Walter Clemens, Dept. of Political Science, Boston University, Boston, MA
Exploration of the links between the expansion of literacy and the quality of human development in the Post-Communist
world. Conducted data analysis and wrote index for published volume: Clemens, Walter, Jr., Complexity Science and World Affairs,
(SUNY Press, 2013).
Complexity Science and the Conflict in Afghanistan (Spring, 2010)
Directed Research with Prof. Walter Clemens, Dept. of Political Science, Boston University, Boston, MA
Modeling and analysis of complex interdependence in Afghanistan and the prospects of negotiated settlements between warring
parties.
English Language Proficiency and the NCLB (Fall, 2008)
Research Assistant to Prof. Christine Rossell, Dept. of Political Science, Boston University, Boston, MA
Comparative examination of standardized testing proficiency of English Language Learner (ELL) students since the passage of
the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Undergraduate Thesis: “Risks, Rewards and Terror Thresholds” (2001 – 2002)
Adviser: Prof. Alan Kornberg, Dept. of Political Science, Duke University, Durham, NC
Analyzed a series of 20th century political terrorism events using game theory and process-tracing approaches.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Boston University, Boston, MA (2009 – present)
Primary Instructor (All Syllabi of Original Design)
• The Middle East and North Africa in Crisis (Fall, 2014)
• Introduction to Public Policy (Spring, 2014; Summer 2014)
- Ranked No. 1 Instructor among all Boston University Metropolitan College faculty (Spring, 2014)
• Media and Politics (Fall, 2013)
Teaching Fellow
• Introduction to Public Policy (Spring, 2013)
• The American Presidency (Fall, 2012)
• Introduction to Political Theory (Spring, 2012)
• Introduction to International Relations (Spring, 2010; Spring, 2011; Fall, 2011)
• History of American Foreign Relations (Fall, 2009; Fall, 2010)

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Boston Public Schools—Greater Egleston High School, Roxbury, MA (2006 – 2008)
History & Government Teacher
Greater Egleston Community High School is a small urban pilot school within the Boston public schools network. The student
population is ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse. Taught four classes for which I independently designed curricula:
U.S. History, World History, Government & Economics, and Historical Literature.
Teacher & Site Director, Credit Recovery Program
Taught and co-administrated a summer program designed to help lagging and lapsed students make up missing coursework and
earn their high school diplomas. Teaching responsibilities included coverage of not only history and social studies, but math,
ELA and science curricula as well. Administrative responsibilities included intake of students, management of academic
pathways, coordination with college and financial aid counselors, and collaboration with District officials. Conducted basic data
tracking and research to determine effectiveness of the program in its pilot year. Since its inception, this program has grown to
include hundreds of students across the District.
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WORK EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
Boston Public Schools—Greater Egleston High School Governing Board, Roxbury, MA (2008 – present)
Co-Chair, Governing Board
All Pilot Schools within the Boston school district are overseen by independent governing boards. Boards are given broad
oversight authority on matters of hiring, staffing, scheduling, crisis management, and school performance. Additionally, the
Board is tasked with managing partnerships with District offices, parents, neighborhood organizations and partners in the higher
education and business communities.
Boston Public Schools—Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Boston, MA (2008 – 2012)
Teaching American History (TAH) Program Consultant
The TAH Program provided professional development opportunities to social studies teachers across the district through high-level
lectures and seminars, field visits and lesson planning workshops. Responsibilities also included the planning and
development of history curricula, the writing of district-wide midterm and final examinations, the creation of MCAS preparation
materials for educators, and grant writing to support the entire program. Successful grant writing resulted in the winning of two
3-year grants worth approximately $1 Million each.
Boston Public Schools—Greater Egleston High School, Roxbury, MA (2006 – 2008)
History & Government Teacher (Please see synopsis in prior section)
Teacher & Site Director, Credit Recovery Program (Please see synopsis in prior section)
Club-Z In-Home Tutoring, Waltham, MA (2005-2006)
Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies Tutor
Anvik Corporation, Hawthorne, NY (2004 – 2006)
Litigation Specialist
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, Boston, MA (2003 – 2004)
Litigation Paralegal
Zalkind, Rodriguez, Lunt & Duncan, LLP, Boston, MA (2002 – 2003)
Paralegal
Gore 2000, Nashville, TN (2000)
Deputy National Director, Students for Gore
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Tarrytown, NY (1999)
Research Assistant

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GRANTS & AWARDS
Boston University Presidential Teaching Fellow (2008 - present)
Full scholarship and a teaching fellowship for doctoral studies at Boston University (approx. $190,000 to date)
Boston Public Schools Teaching American History (TAH) Grant (2012 – 2015)
(Funding Cut by Act of Congress)
Assisted with the writing of an extension of a prior TAH Grant. Funding for TAH, including winning grant applications, was
terminated by the United States House of Representatives in 2012. (approx. $1 Million).
Boston Public Schools Teaching American History (TAH) Grant (2009 – 2012)
Assisted with the writing of a United States Department of Education grant that provided funding and materials toward the
professional development of history and civics educators in the Boston Public Schools (approx. $1 Million).
Facing History And Ourselves/Digital Arts Alliance U.S. History Technology Grant (2007)
Individually authored a grant proposal to the Digital Arts Alliance and Facing History And Ourselves, a non-profit education
consortium allied with the Boston Public Schools, for laptops, software and workshop training in history and humanities
curricula (approx. $50,000).
Boston Teachers Union Professional Leadership Opportunity Award (October, 2007)
Co-authored a winning proposal that secured funding for an original, data-driven cross-disciplinary homework improvement
plan. (approx. $5,000)
RESEARCH SKILLS
• Survey design and administration
• Structured interviews; elite interviews
• Focus group design and administration
• Content analysis; traditional media analysis; digital/social media platform analysis
• Audiovisual coding and analysis; linguistic/semiotic coding and analysis
• Risk analysis
• Process tracing; operational analysis; relational analysis
• Historical analysis; archival research
• Grant writing
SOFTWARE SKILLS
• Research software and interfaces (Qualtrics, Mechanical Turk, Lexis-Nexis, NVivo)
• Statistical analysis programs (STATA, SPSS, R)
• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Design and production programs (Final Cut, Illustrator, Premier)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• English (native)
• Spanish (fluent)
• Hindi (read/write)