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Political Science & Economics

Faculty

Political Science Faculty

Name
Kenneth Mash
Title
Professor of Political Science

B.A., 1987, Queens College, City University of N.Y.
M.A., 1990, Penn State University
Ph.D., 1997, Penn State University

Phone
(570) 422-3273
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409C

Interests: Constitutional Law, American Government

Name
Samuel Quainoo
Title
Professor of Political Science, Department Chair

B.A., 1982, University of Ghana
M.A., 1993, SUNY at Binghamton
Ph.D., 1996, SUNY at Binghamton

Phone
(570) 422-3275
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409 A

Area of Expertise: Politics of Developing Countries, Public Administration and Policy

Name
Kimberly S. Adams
Title
Professor of Political Science

B.S., 1995, University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., 1997, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., 2003, University of Mississippi

Phone
(570) 422-3924
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409 D

American Government, Women and Politics, Campaigns and Elections, Political Communication, the Legislative Process, American Political Parties, and Racial and Ethnic Politics

Name
Leif Johan Eliasson
Title
Professor of Political Science

B.A., 1997, California State University
M.A., 1999, Syracuse University
Ph.D., 2005, Syracuse University

Phone
(570) 422-3250
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409 I

Dr. Eliasson teaches international relations and comparative politics, focusing on Europe and transatlantic relations. His research focuses on international trade and European economic integration, and his work has been published extensively in books and journals.

Personal Webpage
Name
Ko Mishima
Title
Professor of Political Science Graduate Coordinator, MA in Political Science

B.A., 1991, Keio University
M.P.A., 1998, Harvard University
Ph.D., 2005, John Hopkins University

Phone
(570) 422-3248
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409 C

I regularly teach courses in Asian politics, international relations, and political science methodology. I also serve as the graduate coordinator for the MA Political Science program. If you are interested in our MA Political Science program, please contact me.

Name
Adam McGlynn
Title
Professor of Political Science Graduate Coordinator, MS in Management & Leadership in Public Administration & Policy

B.A., 2001, Plattsburgh State University
M.A., 2002, Stony Brook University
Ph.D., 2007, Stony Brook University

Phone
(570) 422-3271
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409 K

I teach courses in American Government, Public Policy, Political Behavior, Research Methods and State and Local Government. My current research has a dual focus on Latinx military service and education policy.

Name
Cynthia Hamill
Title
Instructor of Public Administration

B.A., 1982 Saint Francis College
M.B.A., 1998, University of Phoenix
M.S., 2011, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2018, Marywood University

Phone
(570) 422-3803
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409 M

Dr. Hamill teaches introductory, senior and graduate courses in public administration. Topics include public budgeting/finance, public personnel administration and administrative law.

Economics Faculty

Name
Pattabiraman Neelakantan
Title
Professor of Economics, Research Director - Business and Economic Research Group

B.S., 1981, Indian Institute of Technology
M.S., 1983, National Institute of Training in Industrial Engineering
Ph.D., 1992, State University of New York, Buffalo

Phone
(570) 422-3002
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 408 B

With a background in engineering, business and economics, I enjoy teaching analytically oriented economics courses. My research interests are primarily in the area of applied econometric analysis with a policy focus.

Name
Todd Behr
Title
Associate Professor of Economics

B.A., 1973, Gettysburg College
M.B.A., 1978, Lehigh University

Phone
(570) 422-3831
Campus Address
Stroud Hall 408 A

I have been at East Stroudsburg University since 1989, teaching courses in Economic Theory, Finance, and Statistical Analysis.

Marie Reish (mreish@esu.edu)
Stroud Hall 409; (570) 422-3286
Secretary, Political Science & Economics Department

Contact Us

Please contact the department of Political Science and Economics with any questions.

Contact Information

Campus Address
Stroud Hall
Phone:
(570) 422-3286
Fax:
(570) 422-3937 (Fax)
Title of Department Leader
Department Chair
Name
Samuel Quainoo
Phone:
(570) 422-3275