Matthew Gibson
Sanford,North Carolina
Summary
With over eight years of research experience in military history, I am seeking a position as a military, political, or intelligence analyst. My expertise in analyzing historical data and understanding geopolitical dynamics equips me to provide valuable insights and support decision-making processes in various fields.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
08.2018 - Current
- Conducted extensive research in Global Military history, focusing on internal and external security, military capabilities, and foreign policy post-World War I
- Analyzed primary and secondary sources to develop insights into British national security and foreign policy in the early twentieth century
- Authored chapter-length articles and op-ed pieces related to dissertation topic.
Graduate Research Fellow in Public Outreach
Carolina Public Humanities Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Researched the relationship between military capabilities and simulations, particularly war gaming
- Successfully hosted and presented three virtual public humanities events related to war gaming, resulting in a significant increase in views on YouTube
- Collaborated with academic institutions to raise awareness about war gaming's utility in understanding military outcomes.
Summer Undergraduate Researcher
University of Virginia
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted research on British foreign policy and military strategy in the Middle East post-World War I
- Published op-ed and article-length manuscripts on British foreign policy and military strategy in reputable undergraduate journals, reaching a wide audience of readers
- Presented research at prestigious undergraduate conferences.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in History -
University of North Carolina
Master of Arts in History -
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in History -
Xavier University
Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Qualitative Research
- Historical Research
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Collection
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
Affiliations
- American Historical Association (member), 2021-Present
- Middle Eastern and North African Studies Association (member), 2019-Present
- Triangle Institute for Security Studies (member), 2022-Present
Additional Information
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Languages
- Arabic, Intermediate Knowledge (Reading, writing, and speaking)
- French, Reading Knowledge
- Spanish, Elementary Knowledge (Reading, writing, and speaking)
Awards
- Maynard Adams Fellowship Award, October 2022
- Humanities for the Public Good Fellowship Award, October 2021
- Foreign Language and Area Studies Award (FLAS), August 2018
- Thomas G. Savage Scholarship Award at Xavier University, August 2017
- Received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the Stanford Undergraduate Research Conference in April 2017, acknowledging outstanding achievement in presenting research findings to peers and experts.
Timeline
Graduate Research Fellow in Public Outreach
Carolina Public Humanities Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
Graduate Student Researcher
University of North Carolina
08.2018 - Current
Summer Undergraduate Researcher
University of Virginia
05.2016 - 08.2016
Doctor of Philosophy in History -
University of North Carolina
Master of Arts in History -
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in History -
Xavier University
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