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Tyler Liggett

Tyler Liggett

Researcher via Army E-Intern Program

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Assistant at RAND Corporation

  • Education

    • Legend High School

      2015 - 2019

      Activities and Societies: Technology Student Association, BEST ROBOTICS inc., National Technical Honor Society, and National Science Honor Society

    • The University of Kansas

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science (IR)

    • The University of Kansas

      2019 - 2023
      Minor National Security

    • The University of Kansas

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International/Global Studies

  • Experience

    • The University of Kansas

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      Researcher via Army E-Intern Program

      Conducting research on the impact of forced regime change on refugee rates and successive coups under Dr. Naz Avdan of the University of Kansas via the Army E-Intern Program.

    • NORAD & US Northern Command

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans Intern

      J553 Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA) Plans InternTASKS ASSIGNED ​-Adjudicated feedback and revised plans in accordance with plans review process for numerous Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) related plans ​-Help drafted ICMOP Mission Analysis in accordance with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff planning order​-Organized and supported interagency coordination between stakeholders from the division to national agency levels​OUTCOMES ​-Coordinated planning requirements with DOD and federal interagency partners for numerous DSCA planning efforts​-Identified key gaps in current roles, responsibilities, and plans regarding current DOD casualty distribution plans​-Fostered dialogue and coordination that identifies and addresses shared mission spaces and responsibilities. ​​ Show less

    • University of Kansas Information Technology

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      Information Technology Support Technician

    • The University of Kansas

      Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

      - Work with graduate and Ph.D researchers to generate new research on the ongoing U.S.-China Trade War- Create and work with datasets regarding the ongoing U.S.- China trade conflict- Assisted research on U.S. firm-level responses to tariffs from observed political behaviors and United Nations voting behaviors in African Nations from Chinese economic influence

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant KU Trade War Lab

        Sept 2021 - Jul 2023

      • KU Political Science and ICCAE Student Assistant

        Nov 2022 - May 2023

    • RAND

      Jul 2023 - Aug 2024
      Research Assistant

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tyler Liggett
      Spotlight Award - May 2024 Issued for "outstanding contributions to the Integrated Deterrence in the Gray Zone project". Per the nomination letter: Tyler "consistently produced incredibly high-quality work that I consider to be at the level of contribution that I would expect from an analyst". Tyler "briefed about a quarter of our first IPR [interm progress report] to members of the Joint Staff", "conducted a stellar literature review on China’s attitudes toward and actions in the gray zone", and has "done so… Show more Issued for "outstanding contributions to the Integrated Deterrence in the Gray Zone project". Per the nomination letter: Tyler "consistently produced incredibly high-quality work that I consider to be at the level of contribution that I would expect from an analyst". Tyler "briefed about a quarter of our first IPR [interm progress report] to members of the Joint Staff", "conducted a stellar literature review on China’s attitudes toward and actions in the gray zone", and has "done so much detailed research on how U.S. allies and partners are responding to China in the gray zone, that we are working with him to write a PE [independent report]". Show less
    • Awarded to Tyler Liggett
      Ethan P. Allen Award University of Kansas Department of Political Science May 2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Political Science
    • Awarded to Tyler Liggett
      Undergraduate Research Award (UGRAs) University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research Dec 2022 Awarded a research grant to create an original dataset and senior thesis on Indonesia's naval modernization, including missile procurements and platform-specific capabilities. Presented findings at the University of Kansas Research Symposium and successfully completed thesis titled: Countering China: Contextualizing and Measuring Indonesia’s Naval Modernization.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Advisory Board

      Issued by The Dole Institute of Politics on Aug 2021
      The Dole Institute of PoliticsAssociated with Tyler Liggett

    • Civic Engagement Leadership Council Member

      Issued by The University of Kansas on Sept 2022
      The University of KansasAssociated with Tyler Liggett