Mark Byrnes
Middle Tennessee State University
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About Mark
Academic Profile
Academic Background: B.S. in Political Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 1983; Diploma in International and Comparative Politics, London School of Economics, 1987; M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science, Vanderbilt University, 1991.
Research Interests: American government and politics, with a focus on NASA, James K. Polk, and Tennessee politics.
Appointments: Provost, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017–present; Interim Provost, 2016–2017; Dean, College of Liberal Arts, 2010–2016; Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, 2006–2010; Faculty, Department of Political Science, 1991–present.
Publications: Author of books on NASA, James K. Polk, and Tennessee politics.
Additional Contributions: Frequent speaker on American politics, including talks at Franklin Noon Rotary Club, Murfreesboro League of Women Voters, and Tennessee Political Science Association.