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Origins
I was born and raised in New York CIty - Manhattan to be precise. I was named Christian Davenport by my parents. Christian was for Fletcher Christian from "Mutiny on the Bounty" with Marlon Brando. It doesn't really turn out too well for the mutineers but the sentiment was appreciated. Davenport is the name forced upon my great grandfather when he was abducted and compelled to work in Georgia. It didn't really turn out too well for him either and this sentiment is less appreciated. Given my name in the context of a war (for freedom), I view my name as something akin to my "nom de guerre" or pseudonym, war name. Among other things I search for my free name. I might post it here when I have found it.
My mother and I traveled around a bit when I was growing up. I view myself as the artistic version of a military "brat" (as my mother danced with a variety of dance companies including Alvin Ailey, then to performing in movies, television and Broadway). We traveled around Europe for a while until coming back to California. Invariably, we made our way back to New York where life settled down for a bit - at least until I went away to high school (Beacon High School and Northfield Mt. Hermon) and then went to undergrad at Clark University in Wooster, Massachusetts. Whenever possible I returned to "the city". This decreased over time however as the city post-2000 just isn't like the one of the 1980s and 1990s.
My mother and I traveled around a bit when I was growing up. I view myself as the artistic version of a military "brat" (as my mother danced with a variety of dance companies including Alvin Ailey, then to performing in movies, television and Broadway). We traveled around Europe for a while until coming back to California. Invariably, we made our way back to New York where life settled down for a bit - at least until I went away to high school (Beacon High School and Northfield Mt. Hermon) and then went to undergrad at Clark University in Wooster, Massachusetts. Whenever possible I returned to "the city". This decreased over time however as the city post-2000 just isn't like the one of the 1980s and 1990s.
Education
Ph.D. in Political Science. Binghamton University. 1992.
Masters of Arts in Political Science. Binghamton University. 1990.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Clark University. 1987.
Masters of Arts in Political Science. Binghamton University. 1990.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Clark University. 1987.
Work History
- Mary Ann and Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Professor for the Study of Human Understanding. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. 2021-present.
Professor. Political Science. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. 2012-present.
Faculty Associate. Center for Political Studies, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. 2012-present.
Research Professor. Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). 2015-present.
Professor. Peace Studies. Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame. 2008–2012.
Political Science. University of Notre Dame. 2008–2012.
Sociology. University of Notre Dame. 2010–2012.
Professor. Government and Politics. University of Maryland – College Park. 2006–2008.
Associate Professor. Government and Politics. University of Maryland – College Park. 1999–2005.
Associate Professor. Political Science. University of Colorado – Boulder. 1996–1999.
Assistant Professor. Political Science. University of Houston. 1992–1996.
Directorships
Co-Director, The Transnational Repression Project, 2023-2026.
Director, The Consequences of Contention, 2017-2022.
Co-Founder/Director, Conflict Consortium. 2012-Current.
Co-Director, the Conflict & Peace Initiative. 2017-Current.
Co-Director, Conflict & Peace, Research & Development. 2015-Current.
Director, Radical Information Project. University of Michigan. 2000–Current.
Director, The Illustrative Information Interface. University of Michigan. 2010-2015.
Director, Minorities at Risk. Center of International Development and Conflict Management. 2002–2004.
Co-Director & Advisory Board Member, Minorities at Risk. 2001-2002.
Director of Research. Center for International Development and Conflict Management. University of Maryland – College Park. 1999–2003.
Director, Comparative Politics Center. University of Colorado – Boulder. 1997–1999.
Director, The Consequences of Contention, 2017-2022.
Co-Founder/Director, Conflict Consortium. 2012-Current.
Co-Director, the Conflict & Peace Initiative. 2017-Current.
Co-Director, Conflict & Peace, Research & Development. 2015-Current.
Director, Radical Information Project. University of Michigan. 2000–Current.
Director, The Illustrative Information Interface. University of Michigan. 2010-2015.
Director, Minorities at Risk. Center of International Development and Conflict Management. 2002–2004.
Co-Director & Advisory Board Member, Minorities at Risk. 2001-2002.
Director of Research. Center for International Development and Conflict Management. University of Maryland – College Park. 1999–2003.
Director, Comparative Politics Center. University of Colorado – Boulder. 1997–1999.
Fellowships
Elected Fellow. American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 2018-present.
Global Fellow. Peace Research Institute Oslo. 2014–2017.
Residential Fellow. Center for the Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS). Stanford University. 2008–2009.
Visiting Fellow. Peace Research Institute Oslo – Center for the Study of Civil War. 2007–2008.
Visiting Fellow. Transitional Justice Institute – University of Ulster. August 2007.
Residential Fellow. Russell Sage Foundation. 2006–2007.
Senior Fellow. Center for International Development and Conflict Management. University of Maryland – College Park. 1999–2003.
Global Fellow. Peace Research Institute Oslo. 2014–2017.
Residential Fellow. Center for the Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS). Stanford University. 2008–2009.
Visiting Fellow. Peace Research Institute Oslo – Center for the Study of Civil War. 2007–2008.
Visiting Fellow. Transitional Justice Institute – University of Ulster. August 2007.
Residential Fellow. Russell Sage Foundation. 2006–2007.
Senior Fellow. Center for International Development and Conflict Management. University of Maryland – College Park. 1999–2003.
Grants (C.R.E.A.M.)
26. Open Society Foundation. Title: "The Transnational Repression Project". With Yousef Munayer. 2023-2026.
25. Research Council Norway (325836). Title: "Legacy of Racial Violence". With Adrian Arellano, Yara Asi, Cyanne Loyle, Sebastian Schutte and Jonas Vestby. 2021-2024.
24. Research Council Norway. Title: “The Costs of Contention: Comprehensively Understanding the Impact of State and/or Challenging Behavior ”. With Havard Nygard, David Armstrong, Hanne Fjelde, Scott Gates, Thomas Zeitzoff. 2016-2021.
23. National Science Foundation (1534629, 1534723, and 1552156). Title: “ An Organizational Approach to State Repression: The Northern Ireland Research Initiative and the Troubles, 1968-1998”. With Cyanne Loyle and Chris Sullivan. 2016-2019.
22. National Science Foundation (1542345). Title: “Pathways: Recruitment and Retention of African-Americans in Comparative Politics and International Relations to Improve Scholarship and Teaching”. With Kathy Powers. 2016-2018.
21. National Science Foundation (1144064). Title: “Conflict Consortium”. With Will Moore. 2012-2013.
20. National Science Foundation (SES-1031577). Title: “Improving Collaboration between Academics and Advocates: Micro Data on Political Violence”. 2010-2012.
19. Clingendael Institute with the Social Science Research Council. Title: “Aids and Armed Conflict: A Global Assessment”. 2008.
18. National Science Foundation (Human Social Dynamics Program - SBE-0527498). With Deborah Gerner, Craig Jenkins, Katherine Meyer, Phil Schrodt, Jillian Schwedler, Mary Ann Tetreault. Title: “Understanding the Conflict-Repression Nexus in the Middle East.” 2005-2008.
17. National Science Foundation (SES-0321518). Title: “Mass Killing and the Oases of Humanity: Understanding Rwandan Genocide and Resistance.” With Allan Stam. 2003-2004.
16. University of Maryland, College Park – BSOS. With Kathleen Young and Victor Assal. Title: “Instructional Improvement Grant.” 2003.
15. General Research Board, University of Maryland, College Park– Semester Award. Title: “The Promise of Democratic Pacification: State Repression and Democracy During the Third Wave.” 2003.
14. Carnegie Foundation. With Ted Gurr and Monty Marshall. Title: “Initiation and Settlement of Self-Determination and Autonomy Movements 1985-2004: A Global Analysis.” 2001-2003.
13. American Sociological Association – Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline Award. With Carol Mueller and Hank Johnston. Title: “Repression and Mobilization: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here.” 2001.
12. National Science Foundation (SES-0118989). With Carol Mueller and Hank Johnston. Title: “Repression and Mobilization: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here.” 2001.
11. University of Maryland, College Park – Latin American Studies Center. (With Eyda Merediz, Phyllis Peres, and Leslie Roland). Title: “The Truly Wretched of the Earth: A Global Assessment of Race and Persecution”. Part of the “Trans-Atlantic Study Group.” 2000.
10. National Science Foundation (SBR-9819274). Title: “Filling the Gap in Contentious Understanding: The Republic of New Africa and the Influence of Political Repression.” 1998.
9. Big Twelve Fellowship. University of Colorado at Boulder. Fall, 1998.
8. National Science Foundation (SBR-9731382). With Mark Lichbach. Title: “Tsuris in the Soul: Inter-Ethnic Politics and the Black-Jewish Question.” Spring, 1998-2000.
7. Implementation of Multicultural Perspectives and Approaches in Research and Teaching (IMPART) Grant. University of Colorado at Boulder. Title: “Uncovering History: Exploring Alternative Sources in Events-Based Data Collection.” 1998.
6. National Science Foundation (SBR-9617900). Title: “Rhetoric Under the Gun: An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship Between Political Opportunity Structures and Dissident Frames within the Black Panther Party.” 1997.
5. University of Colorado Faculty Development Award. University of Colorado at Boulder. Title: “Comparing Dynamics of Human Rights Violations - A Survey of the Literature.” 1997.
4. Implementation of Multicultural Perspectives and Approaches in Research and Teaching (IMPART) Grant. University of Colorado at Boulder. Title: “Race, Racism and Social Science Research: Patterns and Prospects.” 1997.
3. Limited Grant in Aid. University of Houston. 1994.
2. African-American Research Development Grant. University of Houston. 1994.
1. Faculty Incentive Grant. University of Houston. Summer, 1991 - Summer 1995.
25. Research Council Norway (325836). Title: "Legacy of Racial Violence". With Adrian Arellano, Yara Asi, Cyanne Loyle, Sebastian Schutte and Jonas Vestby. 2021-2024.
24. Research Council Norway. Title: “The Costs of Contention: Comprehensively Understanding the Impact of State and/or Challenging Behavior ”. With Havard Nygard, David Armstrong, Hanne Fjelde, Scott Gates, Thomas Zeitzoff. 2016-2021.
23. National Science Foundation (1534629, 1534723, and 1552156). Title: “ An Organizational Approach to State Repression: The Northern Ireland Research Initiative and the Troubles, 1968-1998”. With Cyanne Loyle and Chris Sullivan. 2016-2019.
22. National Science Foundation (1542345). Title: “Pathways: Recruitment and Retention of African-Americans in Comparative Politics and International Relations to Improve Scholarship and Teaching”. With Kathy Powers. 2016-2018.
21. National Science Foundation (1144064). Title: “Conflict Consortium”. With Will Moore. 2012-2013.
20. National Science Foundation (SES-1031577). Title: “Improving Collaboration between Academics and Advocates: Micro Data on Political Violence”. 2010-2012.
19. Clingendael Institute with the Social Science Research Council. Title: “Aids and Armed Conflict: A Global Assessment”. 2008.
18. National Science Foundation (Human Social Dynamics Program - SBE-0527498). With Deborah Gerner, Craig Jenkins, Katherine Meyer, Phil Schrodt, Jillian Schwedler, Mary Ann Tetreault. Title: “Understanding the Conflict-Repression Nexus in the Middle East.” 2005-2008.
17. National Science Foundation (SES-0321518). Title: “Mass Killing and the Oases of Humanity: Understanding Rwandan Genocide and Resistance.” With Allan Stam. 2003-2004.
16. University of Maryland, College Park – BSOS. With Kathleen Young and Victor Assal. Title: “Instructional Improvement Grant.” 2003.
15. General Research Board, University of Maryland, College Park– Semester Award. Title: “The Promise of Democratic Pacification: State Repression and Democracy During the Third Wave.” 2003.
14. Carnegie Foundation. With Ted Gurr and Monty Marshall. Title: “Initiation and Settlement of Self-Determination and Autonomy Movements 1985-2004: A Global Analysis.” 2001-2003.
13. American Sociological Association – Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline Award. With Carol Mueller and Hank Johnston. Title: “Repression and Mobilization: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here.” 2001.
12. National Science Foundation (SES-0118989). With Carol Mueller and Hank Johnston. Title: “Repression and Mobilization: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here.” 2001.
11. University of Maryland, College Park – Latin American Studies Center. (With Eyda Merediz, Phyllis Peres, and Leslie Roland). Title: “The Truly Wretched of the Earth: A Global Assessment of Race and Persecution”. Part of the “Trans-Atlantic Study Group.” 2000.
10. National Science Foundation (SBR-9819274). Title: “Filling the Gap in Contentious Understanding: The Republic of New Africa and the Influence of Political Repression.” 1998.
9. Big Twelve Fellowship. University of Colorado at Boulder. Fall, 1998.
8. National Science Foundation (SBR-9731382). With Mark Lichbach. Title: “Tsuris in the Soul: Inter-Ethnic Politics and the Black-Jewish Question.” Spring, 1998-2000.
7. Implementation of Multicultural Perspectives and Approaches in Research and Teaching (IMPART) Grant. University of Colorado at Boulder. Title: “Uncovering History: Exploring Alternative Sources in Events-Based Data Collection.” 1998.
6. National Science Foundation (SBR-9617900). Title: “Rhetoric Under the Gun: An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship Between Political Opportunity Structures and Dissident Frames within the Black Panther Party.” 1997.
5. University of Colorado Faculty Development Award. University of Colorado at Boulder. Title: “Comparing Dynamics of Human Rights Violations - A Survey of the Literature.” 1997.
4. Implementation of Multicultural Perspectives and Approaches in Research and Teaching (IMPART) Grant. University of Colorado at Boulder. Title: “Race, Racism and Social Science Research: Patterns and Prospects.” 1997.
3. Limited Grant in Aid. University of Houston. 1994.
2. African-American Research Development Grant. University of Houston. 1994.
1. Faculty Incentive Grant. University of Houston. Summer, 1991 - Summer 1995.
Prizes and Awards
14. Service to Society Award. Clark University. 2022.
13. The Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza Prize for Democracy. The International Women’s Network for Democracy and Peace. 2020.
12. President, Peace Science Society International, 2019-2020.
11. "Engaged Scholar" Award. University of Denver. 2015.
10. Winner of the 2011 Best Book on Racial Power and Social Movements, American Political Science Association
9. National Science Foundation (the Alliance for Graduate Education & the Professoriate Program – HRD-0829399). Title: “Developing Professorial Leadership: A Pilot Partnership.” 2008-2009.
8. Pi Sigma Alpha “Best Paper Award”. Midwest Political Science Association. 2005.
7. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award – Norway. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State (Accepted). 2006-2007.
6. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award – Norway. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State (Withdrawn due to Russell Sage Award). 2006-2007.
5. Social-Political Relevancy – Article selected for distribution to mass media. American Journal of Political Science. 2004.
4. College of Behavior and Social Sciences Research Award (Semester Leave). University of Maryland. Fall, 2004.
3. Who’s Who Among African Americans. Gale Research Inc. Fall, 1998; 1996.
2. Leader of Tomorrow Award (1 of 50 selected nationally). Ebony Magazine. November, 1995.
1. Keeper of the Flame Award. Malcolm X Lovers Network. 1992.
13. The Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza Prize for Democracy. The International Women’s Network for Democracy and Peace. 2020.
12. President, Peace Science Society International, 2019-2020.
11. "Engaged Scholar" Award. University of Denver. 2015.
10. Winner of the 2011 Best Book on Racial Power and Social Movements, American Political Science Association
9. National Science Foundation (the Alliance for Graduate Education & the Professoriate Program – HRD-0829399). Title: “Developing Professorial Leadership: A Pilot Partnership.” 2008-2009.
8. Pi Sigma Alpha “Best Paper Award”. Midwest Political Science Association. 2005.
7. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award – Norway. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State (Accepted). 2006-2007.
6. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award – Norway. William J. Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State (Withdrawn due to Russell Sage Award). 2006-2007.
5. Social-Political Relevancy – Article selected for distribution to mass media. American Journal of Political Science. 2004.
4. College of Behavior and Social Sciences Research Award (Semester Leave). University of Maryland. Fall, 2004.
3. Who’s Who Among African Americans. Gale Research Inc. Fall, 1998; 1996.
2. Leader of Tomorrow Award (1 of 50 selected nationally). Ebony Magazine. November, 1995.
1. Keeper of the Flame Award. Malcolm X Lovers Network. 1992.
