CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
2016-2021
PhD, Political Science, University of North Texas
Dissertation: “The Strategic Use of Religion in a Secular State: The Impact of Religious Organizations on Japanese Politics”
Major Professor: Dr. Ko Maeda
2012-2014
MA, International Studies, University of Wyoming
Thesis: “Japanese Nationalism and Shinto, Then and Now: The Quest to Recover Lost Values”
Major Professor: Dr. Thomas Seitz
2009-2010
BA, International Studies, University of Wyoming
2006-2008
AA, World Languages, Casper College
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Academic Employment
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2023-Present
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies, Montana State University Billings
2021-2023
Lecturer of Political Science, Department of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies, Montana State University Billings
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2021
Instructor of Record, Department of Arts and Sciences, Dallas Christian College
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2019-2021
Teaching Fellow, Department of Political Science, University of North Texas
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2016-2021
Graduate Assistant, Department of Political Science, University of North Texas
Publications
Regina P. Branton, Rachel S. Torres, Justin Walsh, and Hope Dewell Gentry. 2022. “Mexican Immigrant Acculturation: The Impact of Political, Social, and Economic Characteristics of One's Sending State.” Journal of Borderlands Studies.
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Dewell Gentry, Hope. 2021. “The Political Strategy of Appealing to Religious Nationalism: Examining Motivations to Join Religious Organizations by Japanese LDP Politicians” Politics and Religion. 14 (4): 691-711.
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Esparza, Diego, Santiago Arca Henon, and Hope Dewell Gentry. 2020. “Peacekeeping and Civil-Military Relations in Uruguay” Defense and Security Analysis. 36 (3): 314-334.
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Dewell Gentry, Hope and Regina Branton. 2019. “The Impact of Intergroup Contact and Intergroup Conflict on Japanese Immigration Attitudes” Eurasian Border Review. 10 (1): 43-58.
Works in Progress
“Does the Experience of Ethnic Conflict Enhance Ethnic Identity?” with Bora Jeong (Under Review)
“Is Shinto a Nationalist Religion? Examining the Relationship between Shinto, Nationalist Sentiment, and Support for the LDP” (In Progress)
“The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease: Comparing the Political Behaviors of Shinto Nationalists, Shinto Non-Nationalists, and Non-Shintoists” (In Progress)
“Does Confucianism Hinder Democracy?” with Bora Jeong (In Progress)
Teaching Experience
Fall 2021-Present
Lecturer, Political Science, Montana State University-Billings
"Introduction to American Government" PSCI 210
"Introduction to Comparative Politics" PSCI 220
"Introduction to International Relations" PSCI 230
"Political Parties and Elections" PSCI 341
"Media, Public Opinion, Polling" PSCI 342
"International Conflict" PSCI 425
"Research Methods" PSCI 427
Summer 2021
Teaching Fellow, Political Science, University of North Texas, "US and Texas Constitutions and Institutions" PSCI 2306
Spring 2021
Instructor of Record, Government, Dallas Christian College, "National and State Government" GOVT 2310
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Spring 2020
Teaching Fellow, Political Science, University of North Texas, “Governments and Politics Around the World” PSCI 3600
Fall 2019
Teaching Fellow, Political Science, University of North Texas, “Introduction to Political Science Research” PSCI 2300
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Fall 2016-2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas
“American Government: Laws and Institutions” PSCI 1040
“American Government: Processes and Policies” PSCI 1050
“US Political Behavior and Policy” PSCI 2305
“US Immigration Policy” PSCI 3100
"Political Science Research Methods: PSCI 3300
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Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Wyoming
“International History of Human Rights” INST 4380
“Capstone: Global Trends” INST 4950
“Comparative Political Cultures” INST 4990
Professional Experience
2018-2019
Editorial Assistant, Politics and Religion Journal
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2017-Present
Graduate Research Assistant, University of North Texas
Conference Presentations
April 2022
“Is Shinto a Nationalist Religion? Examining the Relationship between Shinto, Nationalist Sentiment, and Support for the LDP” at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference
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March 2022
“Does Confucianism Hinder Democracy?” with Bora Jeong at the Western Political Science Association Conference
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January 2022
“The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease: Comparing the Political Behaviors of Shinto Nationalists, Shinto Non-Nationalists, and Non-Shintoists” at the Southern Political Science Association Conference
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January 2021
Discussant for the Undergraduate Research Panel at the Southern Political Science Association Conference
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September 2020
“Political Appeals to Abe and Religious Nationalism by Japanese LDP Politicians” at the American Political Science Association Virtual Annual Meeting
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June 2020
“The Strategic Use of Religion in a Secular State: The Impact of Religion on Japanese Nationalism” at the North Texas Political Science and International Relations Research Workshops
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November 2019
“The Political Strategy of Appealing to Religious Nationalism: Examining Motivations to Join Religious Organizations by Japanese LDP Politicians” at the Politics of Race, Immigration and Ethnicity Consortium Conference
April 2018
“Explaining Working-Class Support for the Far-Right: The Impact of Globalization and Social Loss” with Meredith Winn at the International Association for Political Science Students Conference
*Won Best Paper
April 2018
“Welcome Guest Workers? The Impact of Socioeconomic Status and Diversity on Immigration Attitudes” with Dr. Regina Branton at the 76th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
February 2015
“Contending Histories in a Struggle for Japan’s Identity: Cosmopolitan Versus Nationalist Narratives in Postwar Japanese Society” the International Studies Association Annual Convention Conference
April 2014
“Japanese Nationalism: Shinto’s Contemporary Role” at the Southwestern Social Science Association Conference
*Nominated for Best Graduate Student Paper
Field Experience
June 2013-July 2013
Field research, Osaka, Japan
*Funded by University of Wyoming International Studies Department
July 2009
Study abroad, Seoul Women’s University, South Korea
*Funded by Bahrom International Program
June 2009
Study abroad, Beijing and Shanghai, China, through University of Wyoming
*Funded by University of Wyoming International Studies Department
Professional Service
2022-Present
Lead Faculty for Model UN at Montana State University Billings
2021-Present
Member of Global Studies Advisory Committee at Montana State University Billings
2021-Present
Faculty Mentor for Associated Students of Montana State University Billings
Summer 2022
Reviewer for International Journal of Transitional Justice
Summer 2022
Reviewer for New Political Science: A Journal of Politics and Culture
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Summer 2020-2021
ETS Government and Politics Reader
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Spring 2021
Reviewer for Foreign Policy Analysis Journal
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2020-2021
Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Political Science, University of North Texas
2018-2021
Graduate Student Library Advisory Board, University of North Texas
2018-2021
Committee on Student Conduct, University of North Texas
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2019-2020
Leadership Team Member of Women’s Faculty Network, University of North Texas
Summer 2020
Reviewer for International Journal of Transitional Justice
Fall 2019
Reviewer for Politics and Religion Journal
July 2019-June 2020
Political Science Graduate Student Association, Chair of Professionalization
September 2018-June 2019
Graduate Student Council Senate Representative
Summer 2014
Wyoming Initiative Committee, University of Wyoming
2012-2014
International Studies Assessment Committee, University of Wyoming
Invited Talks and Guest Lectures
October 28, 2021
“Contemporary Connection between Religion and Japanese Nationalism” for Montana State University Billings Office of International Studies East Asia Themed Semester
October 30, 2019
“The Political Strategy of Appealing to Religious Nationalism: Examining Motivations to Join Religious Organizations by Japanese LDP Politicians” for Texas Christian University’s Political Science Distinction Club
April 4, 2019
Civil Liberties Lecture for “US National Government” GOV 2013 (Dr. Ayal Feinberg)
October 14, 2016
American Presidency Lecture for “American Government: Laws and Institutions” PSCI 1040 (Dr. Paul Hensel)
October 21, 2016
Campaigns and Elections Lecture for “American Government: Processes and Policies” PSCI 1050 (Dr. Kimi King)
Honors and Awards
2021
Awarded Best Research Assistant by University of North Texas Political Science Department
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2018
Nominated for Best Teaching Assistant by University of North Texas Political Science Department
Spring 2018
Toulouse Graduate School Travel Grant, University of North Texas
Spring 2018
Political Science Department Travel Grant, University of North Texas
Spring 2018
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Travel Grant, University of North Texas
2014
Garth Massey Outstanding Graduate Award, University of Wyoming
2010
Garth Massey Outstanding Undergraduate Award, University of Wyoming
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