Keith L. Shimko

Keith L. Shimko is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts. He specializes in international relations, U.S. foreign/defense policy, and international security. He holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and a B.A. from Franklin and Marshall College. Shimko has received numerous teaching awards, including Purdue's highest honor, the Charles B. Murphy Award (2016), and was inducted into the Book of Great Teachers (2013).

His research focuses on U.S. foreign policy debates, war studies, and conservative perspectives on international conflicts. Current projects include a book examining conservative views on the Iraq War. Shimko has authored/co-authored multiple textbooks and peer-reviewed publications, with work featured in journals like *Political Psychology* and *Political Science Quarterly*.

• Key affiliations: Nuclear Security Education Program
• Grants led/co-led: $300K+ Nuclear Security Education Expansion (DOE), Koch Foundation grant ($36.7K)

Shimko has advised over 14 Ph.D. students and taught courses ranging from introductory international relations to advanced seminars on realism and U.S. foreign policy decision-making. His service includes roles as Director of Undergraduate Studies and leadership in multiple academic search committees.