Dr. Christopher Olds
About Dr. Olds
Christopher Olds is an Associate Professor in the Political Science program, engaging in teaching and research in a wide array of areas, including the following: public administration, U.S. political institutions, international relations, economic policy uncertainty, and data analysis/visualization. A Los Angeles, California native, Dr. Olds earned his B.A. degrees in Political Science (with Honors) and History as a first-generation college student. He then earned his Ph.D. in Political Science at Texas A&M University. Along the way, he received helpful advice and encouragement from countless distinguished teacher-scholars, shaping him to be an inquisitive mind that strives to explore the puzzles of society in an interdisciplinary way.
Having previously worked at institutions including the University of Kentucky, the University of South Florida, the University of Central Florida, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Olds has accumulated a wealth of experience in academia. He is happy to facilitate the success of students from a wide variety of backgrounds and help them achieve their dreams. At the same time, he is a stalwart advocate for shared governance so that all members of a university community feel heard and empowered.
Dr. Olds currently serves as the coach/facilitator of the Model United Nations team, as well as the FHSU advisor for Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for Political Science. Feel free to reach out to him about questions regarding Model U.N., Pi Sigma Alpha, performing a research project, and career pathways with a social science degree!
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