Melanie Kolbe 225 China St., Apt. 7, Athens, GA 30605 USA E

MELANIE KOLBE 225 CHINA ST., APT. 7, ATHENS, GA 30605 USA E-MAIL: [email protected]

EDUCATION Ph.D., International Affairs—Area of Study: Comparative Politics, International Relations May 2015 (anticipated) University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA. Dissertation: Immigrant Incorporation and the Politics of Highly-Skilled Immigration Policy Committee: Markus M. L. Crepaz (Chair), Cas Mudde, Shane Singh, Darius Ornston Dissertation Abstract: Why do some countries have more restrictive policies for attracting highly-skilled immigrants (HSIs) than others? Industrialized countries compete for the ‘best and brightest’ workers, but some countries – despite opposite claims – severely curtail work and residence rights for highly-skilled immigrants. My dissertation challenges economic explanations and argues for the inclusion of non-material determinants, such as access to citizenship and cultural pluralism, in understanding why some countries may want, but cannot be open to, highly-skilled immigration. Using a mixed-method approach, including an original data set and field work data collected in Germany, Finland, and Austria, I demonstrate that incorporation policies can offset economic preferences. M.A., Political Science—Area of Study: Comparative Politics, May 2010 University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA. B.A., Political Science—Minor: English and North American Studies, May 2008 University of Rostock, Universitätsplatz 1, Rostock, Germany.

ARTICLES PUBLISHED Kolbe, Melanie, and Peter S. Henne. Forthcoming. “The Effect of Religious Restrictions on Forced Migration.” Politics and Religion. Kolbe, Melanie. Forthcoming. “Does Cultural Recognition Obstruct Immigrant Integration? Evidence from Two Historic Case Studies.” International Migration Review.

ARTICLES IN PROGRESS Kolbe, Melanie, and Markus M.L. Crepaz. “The Power of Citizenship: How Inclusion Affects Attitudes on Social Benefits Among Naturalized Citizens and Foreign Residents” (manuscript stage, nominated for the best paper award in the Migration and Citizenship section of APSA). Kolbe, Melanie. “Immigrant Incorporation and the Politics of Highly-Skilled Immigration Policy” (manuscript stage).

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Kolbe, Melanie. (2013, October 19). “Immigrant Integration and the Politics of Highly-Skilled Immigration Policy.” Presented at the ISA-South Conference: Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. Kolbe, Melanie. (2013, October 18). “Is the (Mis)Use of the Internet a Global Issue? An Active Learning Activity.” Presented at the ISA-South Conference: Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. Kolbe, Melanie. (2013, October 18). “Does Cultural Recognition Obstruct Immigrant Integration? Evidence from Two Historic Case Studies.” Presented at the ISA-South Conference: Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. Kolbe, Melanie. (2013, August 31). “Immigrant Integration and the Politics of Highly-Skilled Immigration Policy.” Poster presented at the APSA Conference: 2013 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. Kolbe, Melanie and Florian Justwan. (2013, April 11). “Immigrant Citizens or ‘Citizenized’ Immigrants? Multiculturalism’s Effect on Immigrants’ Political Attitudes.” Presented at the MPSA Conference: 71st Annual National Conference, Chicago, IL. Kolbe, Melanie. (2013, April 11). “Arrested Development? Multiculturalist Policies in the Premodern Era.” Presented at the MPSA Conference: 71st Annual National Conference, Chicago, IL. Kolbe, Melanie. (2011, October 14). “Do People Who Don’t Belong, Contribute? The Community Solidarity of Permanent Foreign Residents in Europe.” Presented at the ISA-South Conference: Annual Conference, Elon, NC.

HONORS & AWARDS Research related:  Tap Bennett Scholarship (2014), awarded for scholarship and longstanding accomplishments as teacher and mentor, endowed with $5,000, Department of International Affairs, The University of Georgia.  Graduate School Dean’s Award (2013) (Graduate School), small research grant, University of Georgia.  Grand Prize in Jim Winkates Graduate Student Paper Competition (2011), endowed with a prize of 250 dollars, International Studies Association-South Region.  Travel grants, awarded by the American Political Science Association, International Studies Association – South, and UGA in 2013; awarded UGA in 2011, 2010.  Konrad Adenauer Foundation Fellow (2006 – 2010), highly-competitive scholarship for exceptional academic achievement and outstanding political and social commitment, Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Teaching related:  Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2013), Graduate School, University of Georgia.  Departmental Teaching Award (2011), School for Public and International Affairs, University of Georgia.

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RESEARCH SKILLS Quantitative  OLS  Maximum Likelihood Estimation  Bayesian Inference

Qualitative  Multi-method research  Interviewing  Comparative-Historical Analysis and Process-Tracing

Languages  German (native)  English (high proficiency)  French (medium proficiency)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor of Record University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA  Comparative Political Institutions (INTL 4300)  Introduction to Global Issues (Honors) (INTL 1100-H)  Introduction to Comparative Politics (INTL 3300)  Comparative Political Economy (INTL 4310)

May 2012—present

Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA

August 2009—July 2012

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Inter-American Relations (INTL 4270), Study Abroad Program Latin American Political Systems (INTL 4380), Study Abroad Program Introduction to American Government (POLS 1100)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Center for Teaching and Learning Speaker Series 2013 (Lectures and Workshops)  Learner-Centered Pedagogy (hosted by Dr. Phyllis Blumberg), The Trends and Challenges of Emerging Technologies (hosted by Dr. Krista Terry), Teaching Large Classes (hosted by Dr. Gary Green), Best Practices for Promoting Engaged Student Learning (hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Barkley). Graduate-Level-Coursework  Adult Learning and Instruction (EADU 7020)  Integrated Course Design (GRSC 7900)  College Teaching and Student Learning (GRSC 7800)  Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Seminar (GRSC 7770)

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LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE Founder of SPIA Women’s Group Professional development and mentoring group for women in Political Science and International Affairs, UGA. University of Georgia, Athens, GA

October 2013

Founder of APPIA Association for Pedagogy in Politics & International Affairs (APPIA) Professional development and mentoring group for graduate instructors in Political Science and International Affairs University of Georgia, Athens, GA

May 2013

MELANIE KOLBE B02 CANDLER HALL, ATHENS, GA 30602 USA CELL: (706) 351-5410 • E-MAIL: [email protected]

REFERENCES Dr. Markus M.L. Crepaz

Head of the Department of International Affairs 308 Candler Hall The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Phone: (706) 542-6705 E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Cas Mudde

Associate Professor 329 Candler Hall The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Phone: (706) 542-3428 E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Darius Ornston

Assistant Professor Munk School of Global Affairs The University of Toronto, Canada Phone: (647) 308-9423 E-Mail: [email protected]

Dr. Brock Tessmann

Associate Professor Associate Director, Center for the Study of Global Issues 324 Candler Hall The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Phone: (706) 583-5557 E-Mail: [email protected]