Dr. Bohm began as political science instructor on August 24, 2016. She received her PhD in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, with a specialization in American Government and International Relations. Her research interests include political behavior, public policy related to national security (American and International), elite interviewing & phenomenological analysis, civil-military relationships. Dr. Bohm has taught at Governors State University, Purdue University, and Prairie State College. Education: Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois MSIR Troy University, Dothan, Alabama B.A. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota Professional Memberships: American Political Science Association, 2009-present Midwest Political Science Association, 2011- present International Studies Association, 2014-present Michigan Political Science Association (Board Member), 2016-present Conference Papers: "Flipping the Political Science Classroom." APSA Teaching and Learning Conference, Baltimore, MD. February 2-4, 2018. “Lasting Effects: Gender Integration Policies in the U.S. Military, 1980 to 1994.” International Biennial Conference of the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society, Chicago, IL. October 29-November 1, 2015. “Gender Integration Policies in the U.S. Military: 1980 to 2013.” International Studies Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. February 18-21, 2015. “A Space for Women: Gender Integration in the United States Military.” Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL. April 3-6, 2014. “Navigating Policies and Procedures Aimed at Reducing Sexual Assault among Military Personnel.” with Rebecca Hannagan. International Biennial Conference of the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society, Chicago, IL. October 25-27, 2013. Navigating the Evolving Policies Pertaining to Military Sexual Assault.” with Rebecca Hannagan. Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL. April 11-14, 2013. “Gender Differences in Psychological Perceptions of “Me” versus “We” in the U.S. Military: A Case Study on Military Sexual Assault.” with Rebecca Hannagan. Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL. April 11-14, 2013. Invited Talks: “What’s in your tool-kit? Personal identity in the corporate world,” presentation at the 2015 SHERO Women’s Leadership Symposium at Governor’s State University, November 14, 2015. “The Invisible War” movie screening and plenary panel hosted by Prairie State College Veteran’s Club, November 19 & 20, 2014. “Tribute to Veterans.” Crete, Illinois Memorial Day Ceremony, May 2014 “The Invisible War” movie screening and plenary panel hosted by the Center for Women’s Studies, Northern Illinois University, October 2012. Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbohm03/ Personal Mantra: "Don't wait for opportunity, create it." - Bigvai Volcy "Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science; Master of Science, International Relations; Bachelor of Arts, International Studies"