Averell Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Government and Brooks School of Public Policy
Academic focus:
International Relations, International Law, and Human Rights
Projects:
I have two ongoing projects. One explores the diplomatic consequences of governments withdrawing from multilateral treaties. The other assess the efficacy of a human rights monitoring and enforcement mechanism implemented by the United Nations known as a Universal Periodic Review.
Previous positions:
Watson Institute Postdoctoral Fellow, Brown University
Academic background:
PhD and MPP from Harvard University and BA from Lewis and Clark College
Last book read:
Reputation by Gloria Origgi
In your own time/when not working:
I’m probably playing hockey, negotiating with my children, or YouTubing home repairs.
Courses you’re most looking forward to teaching:
International Human Rights Policy
What most excites you about Cornell:
I don’t like heights, so I find the gorges to be pretty exciting. I’m also very excited to be a part of the academic communities in the Government Department and the Brooks School of Public Policy.
Website: averellschmidt.org
