updated May 2024

FARZIN SHARGH
[email protected] | (424) 274-9273
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Political Science Expected 2026
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
University at Albany, State University of New York
Fields of concentration: Comparative Politics, International Relations

M.S., Higher Education Policy and Leadership 2024

School of Education
University at Albany, State University of New York

M.A., Political Science 2020

San Diego State University
Thesis: Iranian Women’s Movement: A Silent Protest for More Rights in a Repressive Context
(awarded best thesis)

B.S., Computer Science and Engineering 2016

College of Engineering
University of California, Davis
Minors: Political Science, History

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Topal, Reyhan, and Farzin Shargh. 2023. “Teaching Students How to Find and Identify
Reliable Online Sources: A Series of Exercises.” Journal of Political Science Education 19(3):
475-484.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Topal, Reyhan, and Farzin Shargh. 2022. “Bringing the Students Back in: How to Re-Engage
Students in a “Post-Covid” World.” Political Science Educator 26 (1).

RESEARCH METHODS DEVELOPMENT

Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models (EITM) Summer 2023
Princeton University
Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) Summer 2022
University of Michigan
• Courses: Social Choice Theory, Game Theory, Bayesian Modeling for the Social Sciences,
Machine Learning Applications in Social Science Research

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor (instructor of record) Scheduled for Fall 2024
Department of Political Science, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy,
University at Albany, State University of New York
• European Politics

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 Teaching Assistant (discussion section leader) 2021-present
Department of Political Science, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy,
University at Albany, State University of New York
(Recipient of the Political Science Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, May 3, 2024)
• Courses: Introduction to Comparative Politics and International Relations; Introduction to
American Politics

Teaching Assistant (grader) 2018-2020

Department of Political Science, San Diego State University
• 400-level courses:
Local Politics in Southern California; Urban Politics
• 300-level courses:
Global Systems; Conflict and Conflict Resolution; Human Rights in a Global Perspective;
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties; Law and the Political System; The U.S. Constitution: Insti-
tutional Powers And Constraints; The Supreme Court and Contemporary Issues; California
State Politics
• 100-level courses:
Introduction to American Politics in Global Perspective; Introduction to American and
California Government and Politics

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT
Certificate of Evidence-Based Teaching, Center for Teaching and Learning 2019
San Diego State University

SELECT CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

Shargh, Farzin. “The Effect of Restrictive Visa Policies on Visa Overstays: A Remedy or
an Aggravator?” Paper presented at the International Studies Association, San Francisco, April
2024.
Shargh, Farzin. “The Salience of Muslim Identity in Political Decision Making.” Paper pre-
sented at the 17th Annual Muslim Studies Program Conference, Michigan State University,
February 2024.
Shargh, Farzin, and Shrijna Dixon. “Foreign Enemies and the Otherization of Domestic Reli-
gious Minorities.” Paper presented at the American Political Science Association, Los Angeles,
September 2023.
Shargh, Farzin. “The Impact of Sanctions Against Iran on Combating the Climate Crisis.”
Paper presented at International Studies Association, Northeast, Baltimore, November 2022.
Topal, Reyhan, and Farzin Shargh. “Teaching Students How to Find and Identify Reliable
Online Sources: A Series of Exercises.” Paper presented at International Studies Association,
Northeast, Baltimore, November 2022.
Shargh, Farzin. “Autocratic Memory and Democratic Practices of Naturalized Americans.”
Paper presented at Northeastern Political Science Association, Boston, November 2022.
Shargh, Farzin. “Iranian Women’s Movement: A Silent Protest for More Rights in a Repressive
Context.” Paper presented at Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 2022.

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 Shargh, Farzin. “Iranian Women’s Movement: A Silent Protest for More Rights in a Repressive
Context.” Paper presented at the International Studies Association, Nashville (Virtual), March
2022.

INVITED TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS

“Diversity within the AAPI Student Community: Common Challenges and Unique Needs.”
Presented at The Asian Americans in Academia Today roundtable, University at Albany, State
University of New York, May 1, 2024.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Dr. Sally Friedman 2021-2022
Department of Political Science, University at Albany, State University of New York
• Assisted in data cleaning and processing related to edited book project titled “Generational
Politics in the United States”
Research Assistant, Department of Political Science 2020-2021
University at Albany, State University of New York
• Assisted Dr. Niloufer Siddiqui on bibliography cross referencing for a book project titled
Under the Gun: Political Parties and Violence in Pakistan.
• Assisted Dr. Stephen Stohler on data tabulation and analysis for an article manuscript
titled “Giving Succor to Extremism? Judicial Behavior toward Extreme Speech in Consti-
tutional Democracies.”
Research Assistant, Dr. Cheryl O’Brien 2019-2020
Department of Political Science, San Diego State University
• Conducted research for a cross-national project on women’s rights and LGBTQ rights,
and a project on UNSCR 1325 “Women, Peace and Security” on the continent of Africa.
Transcribed recorded interviews.

GRANTS
Travel Grant: $400 Spring 2024
International Studies Association
First Generation Scholars in the Profession Accessibility Grant: $145 Fall 2023
American Political Science Association
Support Grant, Comparative Politics Section: $500 Fall 2023
American Political Science Association
Travel Grant, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy: $250 Fall 2023
University at Albany, State University of New York
Travel Grant, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy: $105 Spring 2023
University at Albany, State University of New York
Travel Grant, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy: $500 Fall 2022
University at Albany, State University of New York
Travel Grant, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy: $140 Spring 2022
University at Albany, State University of New York

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AWARDS
Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models Institute (EITM) 2022
Scholarship to attend Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
Summer Program
University at Albany Foundation Scholarship 2021-2022
University at Albany, State University of New York
Terhune Scholarship 2018-2020
Department of Political Science, San Diego State University
Louis M. Terrell Scholarship 2019-2020
Department of Political Science, San Diego State University
Rosario J. Patti Memorial Endowed Scholarship for the Humanities 2019-2020
San Diego State University
Fellowship, Predoctoral Institute for First Generation and Diverse Scholars Summer 2019
Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California

PROFESSIONAL, UNIVERSITY, AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE

Volunteer, International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Conference 2024

San Francisco, CA
Volunteer (virtual), International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Conference 2022
Nashville, TN
Organizer, Graduate Coffee Hour (Speaker Series) 2019-2020
Department of Political Science, San Diego State University
Volunteer, Western Political Science Association (WPSA) Annual Conference 2019
San Diego, CA

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Academic Success Coach 2019-2020
Division of Diversity and Innovation, San Diego State University
• Coached undergraduate Pell Grant recipients from underrepresented backgrounds.
Immigration Intern May-Oct 2019
International Rescue Committee (IRC), San Diego
• Assisted United States Permanent Residents, refugees, and asylees. Completed government
paperwork, including USCIS forms N-400, N-600, I-130, I-485, and other supplemental
forms as needed. Translated documents for legal advocates, case managers, and clients.
Paid Intern Summer 2019
Office of the U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, San Diego
• Assisted constituents with their inquiries to the Senator. Conducted research and analyzed
local and state policies for the Senator’s District Director in San Diego. Was awarded with
a Certificate of Commendation.

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SKILLS
Statistical Programming R, STATA, Python, MATLAB
Qualitative Data Analysis Tool ATLAS.ti
Languages Persian/Farsi (fluent),
Turkish and Azeri languages (intermediate)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Political Science Association (APSA)
The International Studies Association (ISA)
Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA)

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