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7 The Washington Center • Course Guide Professor Bio: Elizabeth Marsden is a current PhD candidate in political science whose work bridges political science, international education, and secondary humanities instruction. Ms. Marsden brings extensive applied research experience from her work with RTI International, where she has contributed to large-scale, USAID- funded education projects across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Her research and writing have appeared in institutional reports and policy-oriented publications addressing inclusive education, teacher professional development, and sustainable systems change. In her work at RTI, her work has appeared in institutional reports and policy-oriented publications addressing inclusive education, teacher professional development, and sustainable systems change, while her previous academic work emphasizes racial and gender-focused analyses, including papers and presentations on privacy and technology, race and gender equity, and how systems respond to change. Alongside her research, Ms. Marsden is also an experienced secondary humanities educator who has taught social studies both in the United States and abroad for seven years. Her current pedagogical interests include exploring effective and ethical use of artificial intelligence in high school humanities classrooms. Education: Ph.D. Candidate, George Mason University (Political Science); M.S.c., University of Edinburgh (International Development); M.Ed., Stanford University (Secondary Social Sciences Education); M.A., University of Chicago (Social Sciences); B.A., Santa Clara University (History) Business and Administration FA26-4673 Foundations of Project Management Professor: Darin Simmons, Jr. Day/Time: Mondays | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Modality: In-person This course introduces college students to the foundational principles of project management based on the PMBOK® Guide's five process groups. Students will learn how to manage projects from initiation to close through hands-on exercises, teamwork, and a capstone project simulating a real-world initiative. Professor Bio: Dr. Darin Simmons, Jr. began his career in the classroom as a 9th and 10th-grade social studies and economics teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. Since then, Darin has worked in various senior leadership roles with school districts, nonprofits, and large consulting firms, where he's focused on adult learning and leading large-scale organizational change projects. Education: B.A., University of Virginia (Government and African & African American Studies); M.Ed, George Mason University (Education Leadership); M.B.A. (Business Administration), George Mason University; PhD, American University (Education Policy)