Biography - Katherine Brannum

Dr. Kate Brannum is an associate professor for the American Public University System, School of Security and Global Studies. In 2011, Kate was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award for the School of Security and Global Studies. Kate received her bachelor's degree with a concentration in international relations from James Madison College of Michigan State University. She earned her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research focused on international compliance with norms against torture. Dr. Brannum has been working as an instructor and administrator for the last twenty years. Her current interest is international norms and human rights. She loves to teach online courses and is committed to helping her students succeed in their endeavors.