David Ahern received his Ph.D. from The University of Maryland in 1976. He joined the faculty at the University of Dayton in 1977 after teaching for a year at California State College-Bakersfield. His primary research interests are in the areas of women in the political process and the impact of the political process on women. He is also interested in innovations in teaching political science. As a result of the latter, he constructed and implemented the award winning simulation RURITANIA. His most recent publications include the revised editions of his books (with Conway and Steuernagel) Women and Political Participation, 2nd edition and Women and Public Policy: A Revolution in Progress 3^rd edition. He has taught courses at UD that include, The Presidency, Political Parties and Interest Groups, Public Opinion and Political Behavior, Global Politics, and American Political Institutions. From 1992-2001 he served as Chair of the department. He has also been a frequent participant in the University’s Study Abroad program, and particularly enjoys taking students to Australia.