I  had the opportunity to attend this year’s International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention in Toronto from March 27 -30, 2019. I presented two of my ongoing research projects on (1) heads of governments’ positions toward nuclear weapons and (2) international responses to chemical weapon attacks (1920s-2018). My attendance was financially supported through UCF’s Political Science Department.

Not only did I get valuable feedback to improve my research but was also part of over 6,000 international participants that are trying to make the world a more secure place.