📚 Education:
Dr. Hendricks earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Missouri in 2019, focusing on resource extraction, resistance, and religion in Nicaragua. He holds graduate certificates in Grantsmanship, Public Management, Nonprofit Management, and Global Public Affairs. His M.A. in Political Science also comes from the University of Missouri, with a thesis on Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America.
🌍 Experience:
Dr. Hendricks served as a TEFL Teacher and Trainer for the United States Peace Corps in China and Nicaragua. He is a certified teacher through the Peace Corps and holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Delaware, with minors in Spanish Studies, History, and Business Administration. He also studied abroad in Granada, Spain, and Quito, Ecuador.
Research Focus
🔍 Dr. Michael Hendricks’ research primarily focuses on the intersections of resource extraction, political decentralization, and peacekeeping effectiveness, particularly in Latin America. His work delves into understanding the dynamics of opposition and support for resource extraction projects, as well as the implications of resource wealth on political structures in the region. Additionally, he explores the effectiveness of peacekeeping efforts at the subnational level. Through his studies, Dr. Hendricks sheds light on complex socio-political phenomena, contributing valuable insights to academia and policy-making. 🌎
Publication Top Notes
The roots of engagement: Understanding opposition and support for resource extraction
Help is close at hand? Proximity and the effectiveness of peacekeepers
Teaching ethnic-specific coursework: practical suggestions for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the classroom
Resource wealth and political decentralization in Latin America
Minería: ¿El Elixir de la Vida o la Fruta Prohibida? Un Examen Empírico de las Oportunidades y Amenazas de la Minería en Santo Domingo, Nicaragua: Una Comunidad Dividida Sobre …
All Peacekeeping is Local: Measuring Subnational Variation in Peacekeeping Effectiveness
The Negative Effects of US Imperialism in Central America
Resource Extraction, Resistance, and Religion in Nicaragua
What’s driving Chinese foreign direct investment in Latin America?
Cultivating a Collectivist Community on a College Campus for Latinx Students