Natasha Duncan

Natasha Duncan is a Courtesy Professor and Associate Dean for Academic and International Affairs at Purdue University's Honors College. She specializes in international relations and migration, with a focus on fostering global learning experiences for students through study abroad programs and international collaborations. Her academic training includes a BA from the City University of New York (Brooklyn College), and both MA and PhD from Purdue University.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, Purdue University
• MA in Political Science, Purdue University
• BA in Political Science, Brooklyn College (CUNY)

Research & Teaching: Dr. Duncan's work examines international migration, state/non-state actor dynamics, and global cultural interactions. She actively involves undergraduates in research projects and has led student exchanges to Guyana, Colombia, India, and the U.S.-Mexico border. Her courses emphasize transnational political frameworks and intercultural competence.

Leadership: As Associate Dean, she oversees international academic partnerships, study-away initiatives, and faculty/student exchange programs. Previously, she directed the Honors Program at Mercyhurst University.