Max Planck Institute of Economics

	Doga Kayalar
	Research Fellow
	Max Planck Institute of Economics, Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy Group Kahlaische Straße 10 D-07745 Jena Germany
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Summary of Qualifications

MPA plus a total of 5 years professional experience in research, teaching and administrative work

2 years experience in general admin work including data entry, data base management, event planning, telecommunication
2.5 years experience in research oriented work, report writing, structured personal interviews, data collection and analysis
Background in teaching and lecturing undergraduate students in international relations
Internship experience in business and government

Education

Joint PhD in Public Policy, Indiana University Bloomington-IN, Third year student
MPA, Public Affairs, Indiana University Bloomington-IN, May 2004 (GPA: 3.89/4.0)

Specialization: Comparative and International Affairs

B.A., International Relations, Bilkent University, Ankara-Turkey, June 2001 (with Honors)

Relevant Experience

Quality Rater, Sept. 2006 - Present Google Inc offered through Workforce Logic

Helping with Quality Evaluation for websites for Google Inc

Project Collaborator, Present-Nov. 2006

Collaborator in preparing the convention program manual and book for the annual meetings of the International Studies Association.

Program Assistant, April 2005 - April 2006

Responsible for preparing the convention program for the 47th Annual International Studies Association Convention.

Research Fellow, Jan. 2005 - Jan.2006 Max Planck Institute of Economics - Jena, Germany

Conducted research regarding the role of public policy in the start up decision. Investigated the role of universities and entrepreneurship policy in regional economic development in the U.S.

Research Associate, Oct. 2003 - Oct. 2005 Audretsch Economic Research- Bloomington, IN

Provided research assistance for US Department of Commerce funded research project investigating determinants of university-based entrepreneurship.

Associate Instructor, Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2004 School of Public and Environmental Affairs - Indiana University

Taught in the undergraduate program on national policy and international relations. Instructed students on major theories and themes pertaining to international politics with emphasis on U.S role in world affairs. Fulfilled all responsibilities related to the teaching of this course.

Production Staff, Aug. 2002 - Dec.2002 Center for Survey Research - Indiana University

Conducted research interviews and surveys for research purposes and processed mail surveys

Foreign Languages

English, advanced verbal and written skills; French, intermediate skill in translation/basic conversation; Turkish, native speaker

Publications and Research Projects in Progress

"Towards Convergence of Regional Norms and Development Interests: Insights from Turkey-EU and Mexico-US interactions" (with Salvador Espinosa). Under Review.

Determinants of Scientist Entrepreneurship: An Integrative Research Agenda, Handbook Of Entrepreneurship Research: InterDisciplinary Perspectives, May 2005, Springer Verlag (with David Audretsch).

"Turkey’s Quest for Modernity in Three Eras" - publication pending in Perceptions: Journal of International Affairs (publication of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Awards and Activities

Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society, Member, 2004-present
Amnesty International, Member
International Studies Association, Member, 2005-present
American Political Science Association, Member, 2005-present
Success scholarship, Bilkent University (yrs received: every year from 1998 until 2001)

I also regularly do volunteer work. Most recently I helped with meal preparation, service and cleanup at the Monroe County Community Kitchen in Bloomington, Indiana.

References

Available upon request

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