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Dr. Tan constantly displayed her expertise and passion for the field of human security and resilience over the span of this entire course. She has been an incredible mentor through providing some of the most in-depth and critical, yet constructive, feedback I have ever received in the realm of academia. She was also incredibly active in all class discussions, often pushing each of us to individually answer a question aimed at adding more depth to the overall discussion. She would also present optional opportunities for further growth within the course of this degree (i.e. bi weekly check-ins, peer review) and in our careers (multiple emails about research/job opportunities). I absolutely look forward to taking more courses taught by Dr. Tan!

Graduate Student, MHSR 515: International Law and U.S. Security Policy, 2022

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Dr. Tan is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and approachable. She demonstrated not only a mastery of the course material, but genuine interest in my professional development. I would be thrilled to have Dr. Tan as an instructor again.

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Dr. Tan is an excellent professor who really sets students up for academic success by providing a positive, fun and safe learning environment. The announcements are very informative and posted well in advance to provide students the opportunity to obtain an understanding of the tasks that must be accomplished for the week ahead. And the feedback on every assignment is phenomenal for it is very detailed, thoughtful , helpful and provides mental stimulation that challenges the student to think critically and apply lessons-learned to improve upon future assignments. The facilitation of the discussion board is always amazing as she posts questions that allows students to think outside of the box to refocus on the subject matter and engage in real-world collaborations relative to international situations. In turn dynamic group discussions are sparked that are directly applicable to the course learning objectives. She understands the journey and challenges of the work-life-school balancing act performed by fulltime working adults, and provides alternative solutions of flexibility to ensure students who desire to learn may achieve their educational objectives to succeed. Furthermore, she is readily available to help students and answers all questions to ensure the student grasps the educational concepts and learning objectives presented in every module. The really cool service provided is how she introduces students to different scholarly opportunities and resources offered such as research paper labs at ERAU campuses that correlate with the classroom and students continuous growth. Thank you for the priceless knowledge.

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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Tan. She is an absolutely wonderful professor who genuinely cares about her students and the subject area. I could come to her at any time with questions that I had, and she would be able to help. It is evident that Dr. Tan has an extensive knowledge base about this subject area and is happy to discuss anything with students. She is truly a fantastic professor, and I am so glad that I took this class.

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Dr. Tan is one of the best professors I have ever had. It is clear that she has a deep knowledge base about the subject and is excited to get students involved in the field. Throughout the semester she has been super engaging and helpful. She is truly a fantastic professor.

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Undergraduate Courses

American Government and Politics

University: Purdue University
Catalogue: POL 10100
Course Description: A study of the nature of democratic government, the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil rights, political dynamics, the presidency, Congress, and the judiciary. 
Modality: Online, Asynchronous 
Last Taught: Maymester 2015

Applied Data Analysis

University: Weselyan University
Catalogue: QAC 201
Course Description: In this project-based course, students have the opportunity to answer questions they feel passionately about through independent research based on existing data. They develop skills in generating testable hypotheses, conducting a literature review, preparing data for analysis, conducting descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, and presenting research findings. The course offers one-on-one support, ample opportunities to work with other students, and training in the skills required to complete a project of your own design. These skills prepare students to work in many different research labs across the University that collect empirical data.
Modality: In-Person, Transitioned to Online, Synchronous at the Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic
Last Taught: Spring 2020

Introduction to International Relations

University: Purdue University
Catalogue: POL 13000
Course Description: An analysis of the fundamentals of international law, organization, and politics, particularly as relevant to contemporary international relations. 
Modality: In-Person
Last Taught: Fall 2014*

*Teaching Assistant to Natasha Duncan, Ph.D.

Introduction to Research Methods

University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: RSCH 202
Course Description: This course is a general introduction to research intended to equip first and second year undergraduate students with the skills needed in their studies. Topics covered include the purposes of research, defining research and research problems, defining a hypothesis, problem solving and knowledge discovery, methods of quantitative and qualitative research, conducting literature reviews, designing appropriate methodologies, evaluating outcomes, analysis and communicating the results.
Modality: Online, Asynchronous
Last Taught: August 2021

US Politics and the Media

University: Purdue University
Catalogue: POL 41500
Course Description: This course examines the roles and influences of the mass media on American politics generally and with particular emphasis on election campaigns and the evolving political culture of the United States.
Modality: In-Person
Last Taught: Spring 2015*

*Teaching Assistant to Robert X. Browning, Ph.D​

Western Political Thought

University: Seton Hall University
Catalogue: POLS 1401
Course Description: Introduction to, and analysis of, the major questions that have challenged Western political thinkers. Selected writers will include Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.
Modality: In-Person
Last Taught: Spring 2014

Graduate Courses

​​Ethics in the Public Sector of Emergency Services

University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: MSES 560
Course Description: This course explores basic ethical principles with a specific focus on the public sector of emergency service occupations. Ethical challenges, as they relate to the emergency services, including both emergency related incidents and ethics that govern the operation of an emergency services department or public sector organization will be covered. Students will apply fundamental ethical theory to the real-world situations encountered in these occupations.
Modality: Online, Asynchronous ​
Last Taught: January 2021

​Foundations of Resilience

​University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: MHSR 540
Course Description: Resilience embraces the concepts of awareness, detection, communication, reaction (and if possible avoidance), and recovery. The term also suggests the ability and willingness of societies and other groups to adapt over time to a changing and potentially threatening environment. The course includes risk management principles, communication of risk, crisis management, information management, and assurance, and approaches for developing resilient critical infrastructures, strategies, and organizations.
Modality: Online, Asynchronous
Last Taught: October 2021

International Law and U.S. Security Policy

​University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: MHSR 515
Course Description: The course examines the role of international law, U.S. foreign policy, and international institutions in responding to terrorism, crime, complex emergencies, disasters and crises. It analyzes the challenges and difficulties in achieving unified response and the administrative and legal barriers that must be overcome. The course discusses how U.S. laws and policies intersect with international norms and regimes in a US security context, including existing multinational treaties such as UNCLOS and the Antarctic Treaty System, International Cybercrime Treaty, the Biological Weapons Convention or the Chemical Weapons Convention, and international humanitarian law. Particular attention is paid to privacy laws. The conflicts that are caused by disparate laws and policies will also be explored, as well as challenges to solutions.
Modality: Online, Asynchronous
Last Taught: March 2022

The Internet, Security, and Governance

University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: MHSR 501/MCMP 501
Course Description: This course examines how the Internet and associated communication technologies have created new means for people to organize, both within their local communities and across great distances, changing the nature of the relationship between society and the institutions of government. The Internet has allowed people to communicate often without detection, resulting in both positive and negative effects, e.g., Internet- based communications have been a significant factor in the growth of transnational terrorism and popular uprisings, such as the Arab Spring. In response, governments have often attempted to control the Internet, in some cases to aid legitimate law enforcement, in others to repress restless populations seeking change. State institutions can also use these technologies to create more effective governance and better responses to humanitarian crises.​
Modality: Online, Asynchronous ​
Last Taught: August 2021

​​Introduction to Human Security

University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: MHSR 510
Course Description: In contrast to traditional state-centered models of security, human security focuses on the individual and his/her multifaceted security needs. This course provides an overview of the emerging Human Security paradigm, including the development of the concept and the difficulties of both defining and measuring human security. Each of the component parts of human security, such as economic vulnerability and food vulnerability, and the challenges to alleviate them, are explored more deeply through case studies. Low levels of human security are often associated with high levels of instability and conflict. This course will address the debate within the international community on the actions that more powerful states should take to address human security deficits in places with little government capacity.
Modality: Online, Asynchronous ​
Last Taught: August 2022

Topics in Human Security and Resilience

​University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: MHSR 680
Course Description: This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore current and emerging topics in human security, resilience, critical infrastructure security, and several other topics as they develop. As the discipline of human security and resilience is dynamic and complex, not all relevant topics can be integrated into the MHSR core curriculum. The main function of this course is to provide a platform to explore pertinent and topical expressions, policies, challenges or dangers to security/resilience as they occur across the globe. As such, each semester will thoroughly explore a given topic and learn how the topic presents national security or homeland security challenges to the US. Students will be expected to synthesize relevant literature and analyze trends and data in order to make the connections to US security.
Modality: Online, Synchronous ​
Last Taught: January 2023

Resilient Cities

​University: Northeastern University
Catalogue: ​POLS 7346
Course Description: Examines the characteristics of resilient cities, especially those located in coastal regions. Investigates the capacity of cities to respond to major disruptions to their social and ecological systems. Includes extensive use of case studies, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as well as readings on cities and social systems. Offers students an opportunity to analyze an urban area and provide recommendations for improving its resilience.
Modality: In-Person
Last Taught: Spring 2016*

*Teaching Assistant to Daniel P. Aldrich, Ph.D.

Resilience Planning and Administration

​University: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Catalogue: MHSR 550
Course Description: Building and promoting resilience to man-made and natural disasters requires high levels of coordination, planning, and administration at every level, from individuals, neighborhoods, and businesses, to local, state, and national government leaders and agencies. The course includes an overview of resilience planning and administration toolkits, bottom-up strategies, and milestone legislation and international agreements, including the Stafford Act, Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, The Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act, the National Disaster Recovery Framework, Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, the Hyogo Framework for Action, and the Sendai Framework. 
Modality: Online, Asynchronous ​
Last Taught: August 2022

Social Capital and Resilience

​University: Northeastern University
Catalogue: ​POLS 7392
Course Description: Scholars, policy makers, and civil society organizations now recognize the power that social connections bring to a variety of public and private spheres.  This course will look at the role of social capital in the areas of trust, governance, and economic development along with how the internet 2.0 affects social capital and the ways that governments and decision makers have tried to deepen social ties.  We will focus intensively on the ways that social ties interact with resilience to risks such as those from natural disasters and crises. Students will lead class discussion and write reaction papers and an extended research paper.
Modality: In-Person
Last Taught: Fall 2015*

*Teaching Assistant to Daniel P. Aldrich, Ph.D.

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