I possess a wide range of teaching interests, primarily focusing on terrorism, quantitative methodology, counterterrorism, computational social science, political violence, and international relations. I am enthusiastic about teaching courses that align with my substantive and methodological interests.
I am currently teaching Homeland Security and Quantitative Research Design. I will teach Terrorism and Governance in Africa in the Spring
Comprehensive examination of Homeland Security in the United States, exploring the institutions, policies, and evolving threats that shape the nation's protection and its related global issues. Students will work to understand the concept of homeland security and analyze the political, operational, tactical, and environmental factors considered in the creation and implementation of homeland security policy.
Prerequisite: None
Focuses on the evaluation and development of quantitative social science
research concerning the role of theory and especially research design (i.e., sampling,
measurement and instrumentation, data collection, and ethical issues).
Prerequisite: None
Surveys political development in India and Pakistan examining the process of nation-building, the causes of democratization and authoritarian rule, the development of ethnic and religious conflict, environmental politics, the political impact of cultural globalization, and gender-related political issues. Prerequisite: Some background in comparative politics and/or study of history and society in South Asia.
" I honestly cannot speak more highly of Tolu as a TA. She did an absolutely PHENOMENAL job this semester adapting not only to the challenges posed by remote learning but also in her own life as she was involved in a car accident earlier in the semester. I think that these were a set of circumstances that no instructor would have ever wanted to encounter, even in their worst nightmare, and yet Tolu overcame all of them. Truly one of my favorite classes this semester and a fantastic TA." (Student in Ethics and Human Rights, Spring 2020)
“Section was the best way I learned about the subject matter of this course. Having the questions beforehand to review and reference when reading allowed me to grasp the most important concepts in the readings and not get lost in all of the text. With such a class so reliant on the understanding of the text, the section really allowed me to best understand and engage with the material.” (Student in Introduction to Comparative Politics, Fall 2020)
“I do want to say a sincere thank you to you. I understand exactly how many times you've bent the rules for me, and I am so, so grateful. I hope that you have a good summer and stay safe out there in this weird new world we all must navigate. It really was a pleasure to be in your class. Good luck with your PhD.” (Student in Ethics and Human Rights, Spring 2021)
