PJHR welcomes Dr. Angela Nichols as new Assistant Director

Angela D. Nichols, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Political Science at FAU. She is also the Curriculum Coordinator for the Barb Schmidt Fellowship (BSF). In addition to her work with BSF, Dr. Nichols has been deeply involved with PJHR since 2014 and was a PJHR Inaugural Faculty Fellow. Dr. Nichols’ research broadly focuses on issues related to human rights and conflict. Her book  Impact, Legitimacy, and Limitations of Truth Commissions  examines the contributions of truth commissions. She has also published articles in the Journal of Conflict Resolution, International Studies Perspectives, Cooperation and Conflict, Dynamics of Asymmetric Conflict, and Civil Wars. Dr. Nichols’ newest work examines the causes and consequences of women’s engagement in rebel groups. For more information please visit her website.

Congratulations, Dr. Nichols!