Juliette Shedd

Juliette Shedd
Associate Dean for Administration, Assistant Professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Ph.D., Conflict Analysis and Resolution (2013), George Mason University
M.S., Conflict Analysis and Resolution (2005), George Mason University
B.A., Political Science & Psychology (1998), George Washington University

Biography

Dr. Shedd is currently the Associate Dean for Administration at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University and teaches both introductory courses and courses on terrorism, extremism, global conflicts, and ideologies.  She holds a Ph.D. and M.S.  in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University and a BA in Political Science and Psychology from George Washington University.  Her research includes work on the relationship of media to conflict, specifically focused on media coverage of terrorism and the role of women in political violence.  For the last three years she has Co-Directed the Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute with Central Asia, bringing 45 students a year from Central Asia and the U.S. together for a month long training and exchange program.  She has shepherded S-CAR’s efforts to increase distance education and overseen a wide range of innovations in experiential and service learning.



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Awards and Honors
2005 Presidential Management Fellowship Finalist
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These field experiences offer students an opportunity to apply course theories to practice on the ground.
These 1- and 2-credit courses are scheduled non-conventionally using weekends, concentrated presentations, and intersession periods to develop...
Terrorism is a global problem that impacts hundreds of thousands of people round the world. Modern terrorism movements have include by state and...
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In-depth field study of ongoing conflict situations, and design and delivery of intervention processes to manage or...
Introduces field of conflict analysis and resolution. Examines the origins of social conflict, the practices and...
Terrorism is a significant factor in conflict worldwide, yet the underlying causes and conditions that give rise to terrorist activity are often...
Covers conflict at macro level, introducing theories of international and global violence and conflict, drawing from...
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June 25, 2013
This research used a series of qualitative measurements of media coverage to investigate how differences in characteristics of a terrorist related event correlate with qualitative differences in media coverage. The first part of this study determined that there...
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November 2010
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June 2008
Spoiler theory has been used to explain the downfall of many peace processes. This article uses the Russo-Chechen peace process of 1996 as an example of a process in which the agreement itself set the stage for the appearance of spoilers. Using ripeness, readiness...
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April 05, 2016
George Mason University’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution’s new international retreat and
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June 02, 2015
The annual International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education takes place for the second year in a row at George
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August 22, 2013
S-CAR’s involvement in distance learning will rise to a new level this January with the launch of a stand-alone
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May 29, 2013
I was watching, and occasionally engaging in the social media conversation the weekend following the Boston Marathon
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March 01, 2009
Michael Shank, ICAR’s Communications Director, bid farewell to the Institute to pursue a new challenge as the
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July 31, 2008
Regarding the article "Female suicide bombers kill 48 in Iraq" (July 28): Why are we still shocked by female
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June 01, 2008
Evaluating Iraq policy must start with identifying U.S. national interests in Iraq. If we determine that long term
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February 01, 2008
Six years after September 11th, where do we stand in understanding and combating terrorism? While gains have been made
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December 01, 2007
ICAR’s Career Services took another step forward this year with the inauguration of a series of Career Intensives
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October 01, 2007
ICAR celebrated its 25th year with an Alumni Symposium gathering over 100 alumni, current students, faculty and staff
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 We would like to welcome all of our incoming Fall 2014 Master's, PhD and Certificate students!  Come and meet your incoming cohort members, ask questions of staff and faculty, and get prepared for the upcoming semester!Date: Wednesday, August 20, 20145:45pm-9:00pm<
August 20, 2014
Developing & Implementing Culturally Inclusive Conflict Resolution Education Policies & Practices in K-12 & H.E.June 11 – 16, 2014
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June 11, 2014
Join faculty for a facilitated conversation on the master's degree curriculum. This session will be the first of two held over the semester.  Join faculty for a facilitated conversation on the master's degr
February 24, 2014
On December 6, S-CAR will host a holiday party and officially launch the Wallace Warfield Scholarship Fund. The event, which will take place in the Metropolitan Building, is envisioned as an opportunity for the S-CAR community to share their cultures, tastes, and talents with each other. It will
December 06, 2013
Come out to celebrate the tenure of Dean Andrea Bartoli as he moves to another chapter in his career. The evening will celebrate his accomplishments and leadership of the school at a pivotal time in higher education. Please join us in celebrating Dean Bartoli's contributions to the S-CAR of today
June 26, 2013
Disseration Defense: Julie SheddIs All News Good News: Media Coverage of TerrorismTuesday, June 25th1:00PM - 3:00PMFoundation Building, Conference Room 5183 Abstract:This research used a series of qualitative measurements of media coverage to investigate how differences in
June 25, 2013
Orientation Day 2: Faculty Mentoring Session.Thursday, August 23, 2012, 6pm-9pm, Founders Hall Room 126- This is a required event for all incoming MS/PhD students.Beverages and light appetizers will be served.  
August 23, 2012
S-CAR 2012/13 MS and PhD Orientation will be on Saturday August 18th 2012 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM.Location: Arlington Campus, Founders Hall Room 126All incoming MS/PhD students are required to attend.Lunch will be provided.
August 18, 2012
As you may know by now President Ángel Cabrera took office on July 1st 2012. He will be visiting S-CAR for the first time on Monday August 6th 2012 from 3:00 – 4:00PM on the 7th floor open space in the Truland Building 3330 N. Washington Blvd in the Arlington Campus.It will be an S-CAR only
August 06, 2012
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Terrorism is wonderful fodder for media, it has all the components of an effective story.  Media research around terrorism has focused on the ability of extreme groups to achieve wide spread media coverage by using terrorism, but what we don't know is if that coverage
March 05, 2013
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